Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Chef Merito LLCUSDOT 2040454VAN NUYS, CA
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
11Reported power
5 seen in inspections
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
8.0Avg age (yr)
2004–2024 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.Review the scoring evidence.
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
11Reported power
5 seen in inspections
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
8.0Avg age (yr)
2004–2024 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
8 yr
Model years 2004–2024. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
16 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2010. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
25 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
CHEF MERITO LLC (USDOT 2040454) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 1 jurisdiction, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 11 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 20, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 12, 2026.
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What is CHEF MERITO LLC's USDOT number?
CHEF MERITO LLC's USDOT number is 2040454.
Is CHEF MERITO LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 12, 2026. CHEF MERITO LLC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority status is unknown.
What is CHEF MERITO LLC's safety record?
CHEF MERITO LLC has a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 25 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CHEF MERITO LLC's fleet?
CHEF MERITO LLC operates 11 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHEF MERITO LLC based?
CHEF MERITO LLC is based in VAN NUYS, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 jurisdiction.