Cherokee Freight Lines Stockton LLC
USDOT 154922 · MC-138543 · Stockton, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Cherokee Freight Lines Stockton LLC is a corporation based in Stockton, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 238 power units and 188 drivers, which ranks it #78 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 468 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 7.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 5.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cherokee Freight Lines Stockton LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 154922 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-138543 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3655 Cherokee Road, Stockton, CA 95205 |
| Phone | (209) 444-7323 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 154922.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 238 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 657 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.79 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 15,324,703 miles reported for 2025 – about 64,390 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 186 CDL drivers; 188 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Cherokee Freight Lines Stock | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.2% | 18.8% | 13.6% | 62% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 92% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.5 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 22% higher than average |
| Inspections | 468 | 468 with a driver check, 401 with a vehicle check, 243 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 5, 2001) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cherokee Freight Lines Stockton LLC?
Cherokee Freight Lines Stockton LLC is registered with USDOT number 154922 and operating authority MC-138543.
How many trucks does Cherokee Freight Lines Stockton LLC have?
It reports 238 power units (238 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 657 trailers, with 188 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 27, 2026).
Where is Cherokee Freight Lines Stockton LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Stockton, California 95205.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cherokee Freight Lines Stockton LLC?
Over 24 months, 7.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.