Cheney Brothers Inc
USDOT 41648 · MC-895890 · Riviera Beach, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Cheney Brothers Inc is a corporation based in Riviera Beach, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 753 power units and 975 drivers, which ranks it #19 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 343 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 13.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 36 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (19 injuries, 0 fatalities, 36 tow-away), or 4.8 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cheney Brothers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 41648 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-895890 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1 Cheney Way, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 |
| Phone | (561) 845-4721 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 41648.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 710 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 962 | 0 |
- 1.29 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 36,175,256 miles reported for 2025 – about 48,042 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 956 CDL drivers; 425 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 550 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Cheney Brothers Inc | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.7% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 23% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 79% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.8 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 14% higher than average |
| Inspections | 343 | 343 with a driver check, 124 with a vehicle check, 75 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 22, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cheney Brothers Inc?
Cheney Brothers Inc is registered with USDOT number 41648 and operating authority MC-895890.
How many trucks does Cheney Brothers Inc have?
It reports 753 power units (710 tractors, 43 straight trucks) and 962 trailers, with 975 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 8, 2026).
Where is Cheney Brothers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Riviera Beach, Florida 33404.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cheney Brothers Inc?
Over 24 months, 13.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.