CHEETAH TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LLC
132-unit tanker operator based in Houston, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 728400
- MC
- MC333555
- Based
- Houston, TX
- Contact
- 2813882300 · angela@cheetahtransportation.net
What this carrier is
CHEETAH TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LLC is a large-fleet tanker operator based in Houston, TX. Operating footprint: 132 power units, 42 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC333555 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, liquids and gases, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment, chemicals, and paper products.
Fleet composition on file: 20 owned trailers, 17 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 62 motor carriers operating 132 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 59.68 | 16.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 | 17.93 | 27.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.57 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 59 | 116.43 | 50.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 6 | 0.68 | 884.2% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 132-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 728400: 102 inspections across 12 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 12, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 16 |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 90 |
| Hazmat | 3 |
| Total violations | 125 (27 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Sep 29, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs local lanes, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 62 peer carriers operating 132 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 60 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 11 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 125 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 884.2% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running local lanes with 132 power units on file.
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