MELE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS INC
USDOT 2045293 • 2 MELE PLACE, RANKIN, PA, 15104
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2011 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | May 9, 2012 |
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
1 state • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 19 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (34 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH | ROUTE 8121 N | ...D31712 | MELE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS INC |
| Sep 9, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KENNEDY TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0079 S | ...478268 | MELE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS INC |
| Feb 28, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0993 W | ...113552 | MELE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS |
| Aug 21, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST MIFFLIN BOROUGH | ROUTE 0837 S | ...480054 | MELE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS |
| Mar 20, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DUQUESNE CITY | ROUTE 0837 N | ...478267 | MELE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS |
| Jul 21, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITEHALL BOROUGH | ROUTE 3037 N | ...242182 | MELE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS |
| Jun 2, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OHARA TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0028 N | ...480054 | MELE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS |
| Feb 19, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROBINSON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0376 E | ...190655 | MELE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS |
| Aug 5, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2011 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records