Is J W Cheatham Llc Safe? DOT 822298 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has J W Cheatham Llc had?

J W Cheatham Llc has recorded 17 total inspections, with 4 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is J W Cheatham Llc located?

J W Cheatham Llc is headquartered at 7396 Westport Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33413.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

J W Cheatham Llc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 822298. The company operates from West Palm Beach, FL and maintains an active operating status with 21 power units and 28 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to J W Cheatham Llc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

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Vehicle OOS

17 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate23.53%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 23.5% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Tow-Away

1 crash recorded. Low count, but crash data should always be reviewed alongside inspection history.

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Carrier Insight

J W Cheatham Llc is a medium-sized motor carrier operating in Florida. With 17 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 23.5%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 1 crash has been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

J W Cheatham Llc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 21 power units and employs 28 drivers. This is a mid-sized operation relative to the broader carrier market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 822298?

USDOT number 822298 is assigned to J W Cheatham Llc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in West Palm Beach, FL.

How many inspections has J W Cheatham Llc had?

J W Cheatham Llc has recorded 17 total inspections with 4 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 23.53%.

Where is J W Cheatham Llc located?

J W Cheatham Llc is headquartered at 7396 Westport Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33413.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 822298 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

J W Cheatham Llc (DOT# 822298) – FMCSA Carrier Profile