Tribe Leasing LLC
USDOT 2628661 · MC-914512 · Gainesville, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Tribe Leasing LLC (dba Cherokee National) is a company based in Gainesville, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 170 power units and 157 drivers, which ranks it #68 by fleet size among 235 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Georgia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 322 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 20.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 1 fatality, 17 tow-away), or 10.0 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, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tribe Leasing LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Cherokee National |
| USDOT number | 2628661 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-914512 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2251 Jesse Jewel Parkway Ne, Gainesville, GA 30507 |
| Phone | (678) 780-3700 |
| First registered | Apr 23, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2628661.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 170 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 13,500,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 79,412 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 157 CDL drivers; 157 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 Georgia carriers with 50+ units (235).
| Measure | Tribe Leasing LLC | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.8% | 18.8% | 16.3% | 10% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 64% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.0 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 123% higher than average |
| Inspections | 322 | 322 with a driver check, 178 with a vehicle check, 217 BASIC violations recorded, 61 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tribe Leasing LLC?
Tribe Leasing LLC is registered with USDOT number 2628661 and operating authority MC-914512.
How many trucks does Tribe Leasing LLC have?
It reports 170 power units (170 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 157 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 17, 2026).
Where is Tribe Leasing LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Gainesville, Georgia 30507.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tribe Leasing LLC?
Over 24 months, 20.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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.