CHEEMA FREIGHTLINES LLC
Pacific, WA · MC 559877
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
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- 1 fatal crash in the 24-month window
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 1486505 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | CHEEMA FREIGHTLINES LLC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 559877 |
| Reported physical address | 151 STEWART RD SW, PACIFIC, WA, 98047-2108, US |
| Reported business phone | (253) 733-5718 |
| Reported power units | 458 |
| Reported drivers | 450 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | May 13, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Harman Cheema, Jeff Friesel |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Not reported |
| Safety rating date | Not reported |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 1596 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% (7 of 1590) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.2% (127 of 1247) |
| Violations | 513 across 365 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 137 |
| Crashes | 28 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 1 / 6 / 28 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 1 / 7 |
Most frequent published violation codes
39347EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt4739375A3TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS393922SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2939353BBAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear263922SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit24
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
CHEEMA FREIGHTLINES LLC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 13 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Household goods
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Logs, poles, beams and lumber
- Building materials
- Fresh produce
- Intermodal containers
- Grain, feed and hay
- Meat
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
- Construction
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Apr 11, 2006
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- May 13, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC559877 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC559877 | Arch Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Jun 30, 2026 | BMC-91X | ZACAT3010707 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against CHEEMA FREIGHTLINES LLC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- GrantedMC559877 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
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Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 1486505. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsMetal sheets, coils and rollsHousehold goodsLogs, poles, beams and lumberRefrigerated foodFresh produceIntermodal containers
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