MELVIN WALDEN
USDOT 1329930 • DBA: S & M ENTERPRISE • 670 BUCK HOWELL ROAD, SEABOARD, NC, 27876
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-555587 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 6, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NINC 013973 | ON FILE | Dec 23, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0033165 | ON FILE | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2011 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA992858280 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA992858280 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00584637 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2024 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00584637 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2024 | Oct 26, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0584637 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2019 | Jan 4, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NCFR 902751 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2018 | Apr 6, 2019 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBNC 00003664 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2017 | Jan 23, 2018 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT070097404 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2016 | Mar 30, 2017 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT070097404 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT070097403 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2015 | Mar 30, 2016 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT070097402 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2014 | Mar 30, 2015 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT0700974 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2013 | Mar 30, 2014 |
| UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JMT1004254 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2012 | Mar 30, 2013 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7950061 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2011 | Nov 2, 2011 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0033165 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2011 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0033165 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2010 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0033165 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2010 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0017625 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2006 | Nov 7, 2006 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0017625 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2006 | Nov 7, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 487053 | REPLACED | Mar 27, 2006 | May 5, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 013973 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA992858280 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA992858280 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00584637 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00584637 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2024 | Oct 26, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0584637 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2024 | Jan 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 902751 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2019 | Apr 6, 2019 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBNC 00003664 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2018 | Jan 23, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT070097404 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2017 | Mar 30, 2017 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT070097404 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT070097403 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT070097402 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2015 | Mar 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0700974 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2014 | Mar 30, 2014 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | JMT1004254 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2013 | Mar 30, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7950061 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2011 | Nov 2, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0033165 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2011 | Apr 30, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0033165 | CARGO | Apr 30, 2011 | Apr 30, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0033165 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0033165 | CARGO | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0017625 | CARGO | Nov 7, 2006 | Nov 7, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0017625 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2006 | Nov 7, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 487053 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2006 | May 5, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-555587 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-555587 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-555587 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-555587 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-555587 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (17 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC555587 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2026 |
| MC555587 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 9, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC555587 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2024 |
| MC555587 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2023 |
| MC555587 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2019 |
| MC555587 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 23, 2018 | REVOKED | Mar 24, 2025 |
| MC555587 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2017 |
| MC555587 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2016 |
| MC555587 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2015 |
| MC555587 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2014 |
| MC555587 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2013 |
| MC555587 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 18, 2012 | REVOKED | Jan 29, 2018 |
| MC555587 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 19, 2012 | REVOKED | Nov 25, 2012 |
| MC555587 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2011 |
| MC555587 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 11, 2010 | REVOKED | Nov 8, 2011 |
| MC555587 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 12, 2010 | REVOKED | Jul 26, 2010 |
| MC555587 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 17, 2006 | REVOKED | Nov 13, 2006 |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2012 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Dec 3, 2012 |
| May 2, 2007 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Feb 19, 2008 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87435952 | EMPORIA VA | VA | Level 3 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 81135888 | STONY CREEK VA | VA | Level 1 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 18 | 393.75(c), 392.2, 393.48(a) | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2023 | 79868424 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 25 | 393.9(a), 393.207(a), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 79753140 | INTERSTATE 95 | VA | Level 3 | OTH SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| May 9, 2023 | 78570143 | 46 | NC | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2015 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2012 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2010 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events