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MELBA EXPRESS INC

USDOT 317227 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: ELLEN MEUSE General Freight U.S. Mail Based in WOBURN, MA Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

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.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Apr 2, 2020
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 GRAPHIC ARTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file REGISTERED AGENTS INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: ELLEN MEUSE
Cargo: General Freight, U.S. Mail
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MELBA EXPRESS INC (USDOT 317227)
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
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): ELLEN MEUSE (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GRAPHIC ARTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — REGISTERED AGENTS INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/317227/
As of: Jul 21, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178032 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

REGISTERED AGENTS INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 317227
In FMCSA records since Jun 6, 1988 (~38y)
MC / docket MC310854
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer ELLEN MEUSE
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL
Cargo carried
General Freight, U.S. Mail
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 10
Annual mileage 138,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (781) 935-7125
Email: [email protected]
Physical
23 MOUNTAIN STREET
WOBURN, MA 01801
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 317227
In FMCSA records since Jun 6, 1988 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 138,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
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 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 1 0
Trucks 0 2 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
10
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
7
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MELBA EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in WOBURN, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 317227. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 10 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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.

Risk intelligence

MELBA EXPRESS INC had 1 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.2%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 1.0.

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

Compared against 178,032 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,032 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 178,032 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)

2025-05 2025-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Massachusetts (MA) 1 0 0.0% May 9, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 1.01 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84639279 May 9, 2025 MA 3 H-WILMINGTON
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3616366 · 3HAEUMML6RL669729
1 392.16AD No
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MA1003210931 Nov 9, 2016 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1001301900 Mar 14, 2009 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1000163028 Dec 6, 2002 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA0000005471 Nov 5, 2002 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA1000152026 Nov 3, 2002 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA0000003819 Jun 12, 2000 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA0000001521 Feb 7, 1997 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC310854
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GRAPHIC ARTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 5285149 91X $750,000 Apr 2, 2020 On file ACTIVE
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC CAA-0072122 BIPD/Primary — Nov 16, 2006 Apr 2, 2020 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. AFN8471468 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 2006 Nov 16, 2006 REPLACED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC ACB 0045905 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 2002 Oct 18, 2002 REPLACED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC 0045905 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 2002 Oct 18, 2006 REPLACED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC ACB 0045905 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 2002 Apr 10, 2005 CANCELLED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC ACB 0045905 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 2001 Oct 18, 2002 REPLACED
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY MAF 0045905 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 2000 Jan 5, 2002 CANCELLED
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY MAA 0045905 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 1998 Dec 2, 2000 CANCELLED
PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY PAC 6063214 34 — May 14, 1998 On file ACTIVE
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. (OF NEWARK) IM 921304 CARGO — Feb 11, 1997 Dec 23, 1998 CANCELLED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. (OF NEWARK) IM 921304 CARGO — Feb 11, 1997 May 14, 1998 REPLACED
METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE 999207985 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 1996 Oct 18, 1998 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Apr 2, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  3. Nov 16, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  4. Oct 18, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  5. Apr 10, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  6. Oct 18, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  7. Feb 11, 2002
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jan 5, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 29, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Dec 2, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Dec 23, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. (OF NEWARK)
  12. Oct 18, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
  13. May 14, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. (OF NEWARK)
  14. Mar 18, 1997
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
H-WILMINGTON MA 1 0
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How to verify MELBA EXPRESS INC

  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 MELBA EXPRESS INC

Is MELBA EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MELBA EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 317227 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 MELBA EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
MELBA EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MELBA EXPRESS INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for MELBA EXPRESS INC 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 MELBA EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MELBA EXPRESS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, 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 MELBA EXPRESS INC based? ▾
MELBA EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 23 MOUNTAIN STREET, WOBURN, Massachusetts 01801. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MELBA EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. MELBA EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC310854). 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 MELBA EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
MELBA EXPRESS INC self-reports 4 power units and 10 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 MELBA EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
7 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MELBA EXPRESS INC 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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