MELO XPRESS LLC
USDOT 3923721 • 4905 W 39ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57106
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1452124 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01534-02 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01534-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | JMD0179-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | JMD0179 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | JMD0179 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 3, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01534-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01534-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | JMD0179-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | JMD0179 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | JMD0179 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1452124 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2025 |
| MC1452124 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2024 |
| MC1452124 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2023 |
| MC1452124 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 9, 2022 | — | 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 • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | 86443233 | HWY 20 EB MM 118 | IA | Level 3 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 85543271 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9T, 393.9TS, 393.25F | No |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 84294897 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2RG | No |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 82537569 | HWY 169 SB | IA | Level 3 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.2, 392.16(a), 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 81095451 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | IA | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 80881271 | HWY 17 SB | IA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 80646433 | HWY 18 EB | IA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 80616418 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 79846796 | DONNER PASS IF | CA | Level 2 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2, 395.8(k)(2) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records