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MELO LOGISTICS INC

DOT 2396986
MC 824136
Entity Carrier
669 S 17TH CT, KERMAN, CA 93630 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2396986
ACTIVE

Overview

MELO LOGISTICS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Oct 2023, based in Kerman, California. It operates a fleet of 25 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
4.040404040404041%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
19.11764705882353%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedOct 2023
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 4
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
167 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

100
Inspections, 24 mo
111
Violations, 24 mo
18
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-07
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-09-07
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-08-25
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-08-25
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-25
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-25
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-08-25
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-08-25
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit 1)
2026-08-13
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-08-13
392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-08-13
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2026-07-06
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-07-06
393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s) (Unit 1)
2026-06-08
395.3A3-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (Unit D)
2026-06-08
395.3A3-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (Unit D)
2026-06-08
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-06-08
392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-06-05
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2026-06-05
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-06-05
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2026-06-05
392.2-SLLIRPState/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 1)
2026-06-02
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle (Unit 2)
2026-05-03
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2026-05-03
393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-04-23
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-04-23
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. (Unit 2)
2026-04-20
393.95ANo/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher (Unit 1)
2026-03-30
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-03-30
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-03-30
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units25
Drivers30
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-824136

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
Property Household Goods Passenger Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MELO LOGISTICS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2396986 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does MELO LOGISTICS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is MELO LOGISTICS INC's safety rating?
MELO LOGISTICS INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 4.040404040404041% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does MELO LOGISTICS INC operate?
It runs 25 power units with 30 drivers on file.

Contact MELO LOGISTICS INC

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Physical Address
669 S 17TH CT
KERMAN, CA 93630
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