MELO XPRESS LLC

USDOT 3923721 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: BRUNO DE MELO General Freight Livestock Farm Supplies Based in SIOUX FALLS, SD Grade A · 94
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Aug 26, 2025
Review these
  • Violations per Inspection above national average 2.25 vs 1.80 national (+0.45).
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Details →
Company officer: BRUNO DE MELO
Cargo: General Freight, Livestock, Farm Supplies
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MELO XPRESS LLC (USDOT 3923721)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): BRUNO DE MELO (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Violations per Inspection above national average — 2.25 vs 1.80 national (+0.45).

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3923721/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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=240416 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3923721
In FMCSA records since Jul 26, 2022 (~3y)
MC / docket MC1452124
Company officer BRUNO DE MELO
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Livestock, Farm Supplies
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 83,807 mi
Contact & address
Physical
4905 W 39ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3923721
In FMCSA records since Jul 26, 2022 (~3y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 83,807 mi
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 2.25 vs 1.80 +0.45
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

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

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 9 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 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
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
9
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MELO XPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in SIOUX FALLS, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3923721. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 9 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.

Carrier overview

MELO XPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Sioux Falls, SD. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 20% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (4 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (44.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Peterbilt and Wilx are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,416 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 240,416 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)

2024-08 2025-11

Violations by BASIC Category

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

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 4 0 0.0% Nov 26, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Wilson 7
Freightliner 4
Peterbilt 4
Great Dane 2
Kenworth 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.33 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 6.80 7 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 18.00 18 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 (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86443233 Nov 26, 2025 IA 3 HWY 20 EB MM 118
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85543271 Aug 19, 2025 IA 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.25F, 393.9TS, 393.9T No
84294897 Feb 26, 2025 IA 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2RG No
82537569 Aug 29, 2024 IA 3 HWY 169 SB
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
5 392.2, 383.71(h), 392.16(a) No
81095451 Mar 12, 2024 IA 3 ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2, 396.17(c) No
80881271 Feb 14, 2024 IA 3 HWY 17 SB
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2 No
80646433 Jan 17, 2024 IA 3 HWY 18 EB
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2 No
80616418 Jan 11, 2024 IA 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2, 396.17(c) No
79846796 Oct 3, 2023 CA 2 DONNER PASS IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 395.8(k)(2), 392.2 Yes
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Sep 9, 2022 MC1452124-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN 02TRM065552-01 91X $750,000 Aug 26, 2025 On file ACTIVE
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC URG-01534-02 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2024 Aug 26, 2025 REPLACED
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC URG-01534-02 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2024 Sep 1, 2025 CANCELLED
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC JMD0179-01 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2023 Sep 1, 2024 CANCELLED
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC JMD0179 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2022 Sep 1, 2023 REPLACED
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC JMD0179 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2022 Sep 3, 2023 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
  2. Aug 29, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Aug 26, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
  4. Sep 3, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Sep 1, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
  6. Sep 3, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
  7. Sep 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
  8. Aug 30, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Sep 9, 2022
    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
DONNER PASS IF CA 1 1
HWY 169 SB IA 1 0
HWY 17 SB IA 1 0
HWY 18 EB IA 1 0
HWY 20 EB MM 118 IA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 14 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
383.71(h) Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. Driver Fitness 1 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
395.8(k)(2) Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Hours of Service 1 1
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How to verify MELO XPRESS LLC

  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 MELO XPRESS LLC

Is MELO XPRESS LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MELO XPRESS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3923721 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 MELO XPRESS LLC's safety rating?
MELO XPRESS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has MELO XPRESS LLC had?
9 roadside inspections are on file for MELO XPRESS LLC 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 MELO XPRESS LLC's out-of-service rate?
MELO XPRESS LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 9 inspections, 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 MELO XPRESS LLC based?
MELO XPRESS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4905 W 39ST, SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota 57106. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MELO XPRESS LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. MELO XPRESS LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1452124). 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 MELO XPRESS LLC operate?
MELO XPRESS LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 MELO XPRESS LLC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MELO XPRESS LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

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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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