Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4368227 · MC-1710480 ·
Mels Logistics Trucking LLC
DBA MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING
5 power unitsavg 13.3 yrRegional · 6 statesCUDAHY, CA81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1710480 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.3Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.3 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2025 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
7 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
MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 4368227) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 28, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 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 4, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 9, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 4368227, and its motor carrier number is MC-1710480.
Is MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC based?
MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC is based in CUDAHY, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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