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MIKE MELLEN

USDOT 3327388 • DBA: SHORTY'S TRANSPORTATION • 228 RIGBY RD, BONNERS FERRY, ID, 83805

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,327,388
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Idaho
Phone
2085821567
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
100
BOC-3 Agent
INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
Physical Address
228 RIGBY RD, BONNERS FERRY, ID, 83805
Contact
Phone: 2085821567

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Nov 10, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1059783REVOKEDJan 27, 2025Feb 9, 2026

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R GBIPD/PrimaryAL310027-30505ON FILENov 10, 2025Jan 30, 2026
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDCM0073633ACTIVEJan 17, 2025—

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R GBIPD/PrimaryAL310027-30505CANCELLEDFeb 19, 2025Dec 1, 2025
CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R GBIPD/PrimaryAL310027-30505REPLACEDFeb 19, 2025Nov 10, 2025
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0073633CANCELLEDNov 7, 2023Jan 17, 2025
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0073633CANCELLEDSep 14, 2023Nov 7, 2023
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0073633REPLACEDNov 25, 2021Sep 14, 2023
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0073633CANCELLEDSep 14, 2021Nov 25, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANC/CANCLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0073633BIPDUnknownUnknown
CANCELCIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R GAL310027-30505BIPD/PrimaryJan 30, 2026Jan 30, 2026
TERM/CANCLCIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R GAL310027-30505BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2025Dec 1, 2025
TERM/REPLCIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R GAL310027-30505BIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2025Nov 10, 2025
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0073633BIPD/PrimaryJan 17, 2025Jan 17, 2025
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0073633BIPD/PrimaryNov 7, 2023Nov 7, 2023
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0073633BIPD/PrimarySep 14, 2023Sep 14, 2023
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0073633BIPD/PrimaryNov 25, 2021Nov 25, 2021

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1059783INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-1059783INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1059783COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 4, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 12, 2025
MC1059783MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDFeb 24, 2025REVOKEDFeb 9, 2026
MC1059783COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 3, 2021
MC1059783MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 20, 2021REVOKEDJan 27, 2025
MC1059783MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDOct 3, 2019—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
4
Violations
15
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 4 of 4 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 4 inspections

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Violation Summary (15 violations from 4 inspections)

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Violation Summary (15 violations from 4 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Inspection History (4 inspections)

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Inspection History (4 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 8, 202583571301FOUR LAKES WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER9396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LCL, 393.95A1No
Sep 10, 202482640439WYETH ORORLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9(a), 393.100(b)Yes
Jan 12, 202480605244CARSON SCALECALevel 2TRAO SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Aug 17, 202379447201300 N FREYAWALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

2 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-092025-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CARSON SCALE1
WYETH OR1 · 1 OOS
300 N FREYA1
FOUR LAKES WA1

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 9, 2026
Authority
Common Carrier authority revoked
Docket MC-1059783
Jan 30, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G • BIPD/Primary
Nov 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G • BIPD/Primary
Jan 17, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 7, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 14, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 25, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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