- Contract (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Feb 27, 2018 · Docket MC711157.
MELENDEZ TRUCKING LLC
PORT HUENEME, CA
MELENDEZ TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in PORT HUENEME, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2012527. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 2 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.
MELENDEZ TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Port Hueneme, CA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% 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.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Kenworth and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 27, 2018 to Jun 23, 2023 (1942 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 21, 2018 to Jun 11, 2023 (1936 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 17, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Utility | 2 |
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 (2 rows) View all 2 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82697649 | Sep 17, 2024 | CA | 3 | SAN JOQAUIN COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2, 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Yes |
| 81414813 | Apr 19, 2024 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2018 | MC711157 | Contract (Property) | REVOKED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | MC711157-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Dec 23, 2022 | MC711157 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| May 6, 2010 | MC711157-P | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-289023-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-24-263270-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 11, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-24-263270-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71000331 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2023 | Jun 11, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 1936 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 21, 2018 to Jun 11, 2023 | |||||
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0052815 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2011 | Feb 21, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0009-109231 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2010 | Apr 13, 2011 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 15, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Jun 12, 2025
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Jun 11, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Jun 12, 2024
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Jun 11, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 23, 2023
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Feb 27, 2018
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Feb 27, 2018authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 27, 2018authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 1942 days (through Jun 23, 2023)
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Feb 21, 2018insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 21, 2018insurance gapCoverage gap: 1936 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 11, 2023)
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Apr 13, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SAN JOQAUIN COUNTY | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC711157
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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify MELENDEZ TRUCKING LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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