MELKAN EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1810877 • 22800 HALL RD SUITE 330, CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI, 48036
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-658024 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 18, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | BIPD/Primary | HAT 0011266-00 | ON FILE | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA 7642714 | ON FILE | Oct 5, 2010 | Nov 3, 2011 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HAT 0011266-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2020 | Oct 17, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HAT 0011266-00 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | BIPD/Primary | HAT 0011266-00 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | BIPD/Primary | HAT 0011266-00 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6080002 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2019 | Sep 26, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6080002 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2019 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6080001 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2018 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6080000 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2017 | Sep 18, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014473-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2016 | Sep 18, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014473-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2015 | Sep 18, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07843801 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2014 | Sep 18, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07843801 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2014 | Sep 18, 2014 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0011746001 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 18, 2014 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8243331 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8243331 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2011 | Aug 13, 2013 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7642714 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2010 | Sep 19, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA 7642714 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2010 | Oct 5, 2010 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7642714 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2010 | Oct 5, 2010 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4355150 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2009 | Sep 20, 2009 |
| PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PAC6063235 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2009 | Sep 19, 2010 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4355150 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2009 | Sep 19, 2010 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 480672 | REPLACED | Sep 26, 2008 | Sep 20, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 480672 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2008 | Sep 26, 2009 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6596843 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2008 | Sep 20, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | HAT 0011266-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | HAT 0011266-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2020 | Oct 17, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6080002 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2020 | Sep 26, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | HAT 0011266-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6080002 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | HAT 0011266-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | HAT 0011266-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6080001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6080000 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2018 | Sep 18, 2018 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014473-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2017 | Sep 18, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014473-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2016 | Sep 18, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07843801 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0011746001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2014 | Sep 18, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07843801 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2014 | Sep 18, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8243331 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8243331 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2013 | Aug 13, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7642714 | CARGO | Nov 3, 2011 | Nov 3, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7642714 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2011 | Sep 19, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7642714 | CARGO | Oct 5, 2010 | Oct 5, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7642714 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2010 | Oct 5, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC6063235 | CARGO | Sep 19, 2010 | Sep 19, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4355150 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2010 | Sep 19, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 480672 | CARGO | Sep 26, 2009 | Sep 26, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6596843 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2009 | Sep 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 480672 | CARGO | Sep 20, 2009 | Sep 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4355150 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2009 | Sep 20, 2009 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC658024 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2020 |
| MC658024 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2017 |
| MC658024 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2016 |
| MC658024 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2015 |
| MC658024 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2014 |
| MC658024 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2009 |
| MC658024 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 3, 2008 | — | Unknown |
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
11 states • 93 inspections
Violation Summary (122 violations from 93 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 13 | 8 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 8 | 2 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TALS | Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.15 | Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 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 (93 inspections)
Showing 50 of 93
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLAINFIELD(HENDRICKS) | I-70 EB, 66.0-MM | ...238346 | MELKAN EXPRESS LLC |
| May 16, 2024 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(MISSISSIPPI COUNTY) | I55S | ...GZ9822 | MELKAN EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 17, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUPELO | 145 | ...FZ2845 | MELKAN EXPRESS LLC |
| May 24, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...FD3848 | MELKAN EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 30, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | KIRBY | ...836847 | MELKAN EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 26, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2015 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events