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TELMO MERIDA

DBA: MERIDA TRUCKING

USDOT 1856721 Active Based in FORT SMITH, AR

TELMO MERIDA is a motor carrier based in FORT SMITH, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1856721. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

TELMO MERIDA is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Fort Smith, AR. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract.

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
7
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC681496
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CO (3) and TX (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.100C-C (Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Fontaine, Peterbilt, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Jul 30, 2025 (292 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.60 vs 1.80 -1.20
BOC-3 Process Agent
DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
Serves 86,974 carriers
Location & Contact
1905 N 55TH PL
FORT SMITH, AR 72904
Phone: 4798317144
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1856721
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 145,000 mi

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Colorado (CO) 3 0 0.0% Mar 24, 2026
Texas (TX) 2 0 0.0% Feb 12, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Fontaine 3
Kenworth 3
Kenw 2
Peterbilt 2
Utility 2
Bens 1
Fon 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87403445 Mar 24, 2026 CO 2 LIMON CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
AR K832297 · 1XP5DB9X5XN473460
2 393.100C-C, 393.45D-B No
87067959 Feb 12, 2026 TX 2 US287 SB IOWA PARK SCALE
KENW TRUCK TRACTOR
AR K810136 · 1XKWDB9X52J899367
0 — No
85573757 Aug 21, 2025 CO 3 AVONDALE CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
AR K832297 · 1XP5DB9X5XN473460
0 — No
83804125 Feb 5, 2025 CO 3 LAMAR CO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
AR K810136 · 1XKWDB9X52J899367
0 — No
82179522 Jul 12, 2024 TX 2 US 287 BOWIE
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
AR K810136 · 1XKWDB9X52J899367
1 393.45(d) No
80038361 Oct 18, 2023 OK 3 US59 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD
KENW TRUCK TRACTOR
AR K810136 · 1XKWDB9X52J899367
0 — No
79930865 Oct 11, 2023 NM 3 HOBBS PORT OF ENTRY
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
AR K810136 · 1XKWDB9X52J899367
0 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OK0007201414 Jul 3, 2014 OK 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC681496
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jun 22, 2009 MC681496-P CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT4466725273 BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2024 Jul 30, 2025 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. CA07912100 BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2024 Jul 30, 2024 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA7912100 BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2018 Jul 30, 2024 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0064294 BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2017 Jul 30, 2018 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0020276 BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2014 Jul 30, 2017 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0054830 BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2012 Jul 30, 2014 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT788257-8012-121 BIPD/Primary Jun 16, 2012 Jul 30, 2012 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN651090 BIPD/Primary Jun 16, 2009 Jun 16, 2012 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 30, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Jul 30, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  3. Jul 30, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
  4. Jul 30, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 27, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Jul 30, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  7. Jul 30, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jul 31, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Jul 30, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jun 18, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Jun 16, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jun 22, 2009
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
AVONDALE CO CO 1 0
LAMAR CO CO 1 0
LIMON CO CO 1 0
HOBBS PORT OF ENTRY NM 1 0
US59 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD OK 1 0
US 287 BOWIE TX 1 0
US287 SB IOWA PARK SCALE TX 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(d) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify TELMO MERIDA

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about TELMO MERIDA

Is TELMO MERIDA an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TELMO MERIDA is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1856721 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is TELMO MERIDA's safety rating? ▾
TELMO MERIDA is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has TELMO MERIDA had? ▾
7 roadside inspections are on file for TELMO MERIDA in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TELMO MERIDA's out-of-service rate? ▾
TELMO MERIDA has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 7 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is TELMO MERIDA based? ▾
TELMO MERIDA reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1905 N 55TH PL, FORT SMITH, Arkansas 72904. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TELMO MERIDA have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. TELMO MERIDA holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC681496). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does TELMO MERIDA operate? ▾
TELMO MERIDA self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TELMO MERIDA had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for TELMO MERIDA in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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