MELLER INC
USDOT 397655 • DBA: TIEDEMAN MILK HAULING • 704 W ELM AVE, FLANDREAU, SD, 57028
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-319133 | REVOKED | May 1, 2000 | May 1, 2000 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP88678A | ON FILE | Mar 16, 1999 | Mar 10, 2000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. | CARGO | TR06681A | ON FILE | Apr 1, 1998 | Oct 19, 2008 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TR06681A | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1998 | Mar 16, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP74898A | REPLACED | May 7, 1997 | Apr 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. | TR06681A | CARGO | Oct 19, 2008 | Oct 19, 2008 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP88678A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2000 | Mar 10, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. | TR06681A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 1999 | Mar 16, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP74898A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-319133 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC319133 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 17, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC319133 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 16, 1997 | REVOKED | Apr 26, 2000 |
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 • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (14 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 29 S | ...896014 | MELLER INC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records