Cheetah Transportation Systems LLC
USDOT 728400 · MC-333555 · Houston, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Cheetah Transportation Systems LLC is a corporation based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 93 power units and 185 drivers, which ranks it #422 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 60 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 24.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cheetah Transportation Systems LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 728400 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-333555 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 11900 Wallisville Rd, Houston, TX 77013 |
| Phone | (281) 388-5150 |
| First registered | Feb 5, 1998 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 728400.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 64 | 0 |
- 1.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 4.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,109,338 miles reported for 2025 – about 33,434 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 19% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 48 CDL drivers; 38 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 60 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Cheetah Transportation Syste | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.6% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 20% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.7% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 50% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 77% lower than average |
| Inspections | 60 | 60 with a driver check, 57 with a vehicle check, 60 BASIC violations recorded, 10 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: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cheetah Transportation Systems LLC?
Cheetah Transportation Systems LLC is registered with USDOT number 728400 and operating authority MC-333555.
How many trucks does Cheetah Transportation Systems LLC have?
It reports 93 power units (19 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 84 trailers, with 185 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 27, 2026).
Where is Cheetah Transportation Systems LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77013.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cheetah Transportation Systems LLC?
Over 24 months, 24.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.