MELGARES TRANSPORT INC
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Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — MELGARES TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 3165661) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): CARLOS MELGARES (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3165661/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=144051 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
Fleet size changes
- Drivers −3 (8 → 5) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 46 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.7% | 17.39% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MELGARES TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in RIALTO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3165661. 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 7 power units and 5 drivers, with 46 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MELGARES TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 8 drivers, based in Rialto, CA. Across 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
26 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 37% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (26 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
30.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.8% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,051 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 8 5Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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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) | 23 | 6 | 26.1% | Jun 15, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 35 | |
| Wabash National | 29 | |
| Kenworth | 8 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Stri | 1 | |
| Vanguard | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.72 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 1.02 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 4.73 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 5.65 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88150029 | Jun 15, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLCP, 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 86969805 | Feb 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.11B2-Q, 393.60E, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 86783135 | Jan 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86673527 | Dec 19, 2025 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | — | No |
| 86635013 | Dec 16, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.45D-B, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 85944979 | Oct 2, 2025 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.9A-HLLH | Yes |
| 85715668 | Sep 2, 2025 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85660961 | Aug 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | WB LIVERMORE SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.209D-STBSP, 393.45D-BAAL, 392.2-SLLSOA | Yes |
| 85352736 | Jul 28, 2025 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 85057725 | Jun 16, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.11A1-LCL, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 84492534 | Apr 24, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 84054651 | Mar 5, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 84043547 | Mar 5, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83054020 | Oct 30, 2024 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83077391 | Oct 29, 2024 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.11A1-L | No |
| 82982480 | Oct 22, 2024 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23A2-LCDLNP, 393.207F, 396.3A1 | No |
| 82983332 | Oct 21, 2024 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.45D-B | No |
| 82426500 | Aug 15, 2024 | CA | 5 | 1510 S BON VIEW AVE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82426499 | Aug 15, 2024 | CA | 5 | 1510 S BON VIEW AVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82426498 | Aug 15, 2024 | CA | 5 | 1510 S BON VIEW AVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82348404 | Aug 8, 2024 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82340670 | Aug 6, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82182312 | Jul 21, 2024 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82195757 | Jul 19, 2024 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE CVEF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81847417 | Jun 6, 2024 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.45, 392.2 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA4952200232 | Jun 19, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 16 | 4 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 15 | 2 |
| 1510 S BON VIEW AVE | CA | 3 | 0 |
| LEBEC | CA | 3 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE CVEF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| ARCH RD AT B ST | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GCVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| STOCKTON | CA | 1 | 0 |
| WB LIVERMORE SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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