MELNIKS AUTOTRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2846316 • 6024 CADY RD, N ROYALTON, OH, 44133
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-954382 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC954382 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 2016 | — | 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
2 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(a) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 87160307 | PERRYSBURG OH | OH | Level 2 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 396.3A1-HCM | Yes |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 86923974 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | KAUFM SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 86776939 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | KAUFM SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 82217280 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | Level 2 | BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.95(a), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| May 1, 2024 | 81510114 | ROADSIDE. | OH | Level 2 | TRLR FULL TRAILER | 3 | 396.17(c), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 81281987 | Roadside | OH | Level 2 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 393.11, 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | No |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 79508329 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 1 | KAUF SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.82(a)(1), 393.55(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix