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MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC

DBA: MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING

USDOT 4368227 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: CARLIN QUINTERO MARLIN Company officer 2: MELANY MORENO CANO General Freight Other (BEVERAGES) Based in CUDAHY, CA Insurance watch: HIGH Grade B · 78
Brokers & shippers · booking check

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 · Jan 28, 2026
Review these
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
  • Driver OOS Rate above national average 40.0% vs 6.7% national (+33.3 pts).
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
Company officer: CARLIN QUINTERO MARLIN
Company officer 2: MELANY MORENO CANO
Cargo: General Freight, Other (BEVERAGES)
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 4368227)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): CARLIN QUINTERO MARLIN (Company officer); MELANY MORENO CANO (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement.
  • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 40.0% vs 6.7% national (+33.3 pts).

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4368227/
As of: Jul 24, 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 B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 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
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

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
HIGH · 35/100

Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.

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

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 4368227
In FMCSA records since Feb 26, 2025 (~1y)
Company officer CARLIN QUINTERO MARLIN
Company officer 2 MELANY MORENO CANO
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Other (BEVERAGES)
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 10,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (619) 925-0666
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5235 ELIZABETH ST APT 2
CUDAHY, CA 90201
Mailing
2455 OTAY CENTER DRIVE STE 117
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 4368227
In FMCSA records since Feb 26, 2025 (~1y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 10,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 40.0% vs 6.7% +33.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.60 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)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

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 2 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 2 0 0
OOS percentage 40% 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
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
40.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in CUDAHY, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4368227. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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

MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Cudahy, CA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (2) and US (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.8% of violations); top code 393.45D-B (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Atro remol are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 40.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-07 2026-01

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 2 0 0.0% Jan 8, 2026
Oklahoma (OK) 1 1 100.0% Sep 26, 2025
US (US) 1 0 0.0% Oct 24, 2025
Utah (UT) 1 1 100.0% Jul 24, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 3
International 2
Atro 1
Atro Remol 1
Gr Da 1
Hyst 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.85 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 — 3.14 3 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 — 12.57 13 — 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86753639 Jan 8, 2026 CA 1 CARSON PLATFORM SCALES
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9H30225 · 1FUJGLBG7DSFB2111
6 390.3E3-MC, 393.55E-B, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 No
86155709 Oct 24, 2025 US 1 SAN DIEGO CA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP55500 · 1FUJGLBG7DSFB2111
2 393.9A-LBL, 393.45D-B No
85890057 Sep 26, 2025 OK 3 SEQUOYAH POE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP65681 · 3HSDZAPR7LN859316
1 391.11B2-Q Yes
85910445 Sep 25, 2025 CA 2 ca-san-onofre--nb-if
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP55500 · 1FUJGLBG7DSFB2111
2 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
85330960 Jul 24, 2025 UT 3 ut-st.-george-ut
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP65681 · 3HSDZAPR7LN859316
2 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLEWA3 Yes
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC1710480
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC1710480 common N —
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
Aug 1, 2025 MC1710480-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TTT-01-1-255346 91X $1,000,000 Jan 28, 2026 On file ACTIVE
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TTT-01-1-255346 BIPD/Primary — Jan 13, 2026 Jan 28, 2026 REPLACED
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TTT-01-1-255346 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2025 Jan 13, 2026 REPLACED
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TTT-01-1-255346 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2025 Feb 12, 2026 CANCELLED
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TTT-01-1-255346 BIPD/Primary — Oct 15, 2025 Dec 1, 2025 REPLACED
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TTT-01-1-255346 BIPD/Primary — Oct 15, 2025 Dec 29, 2025 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-25-289740-00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 10, 2025 Nov 9, 2025 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-25-289740-00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 10, 2025 Oct 15, 2025 REPLACED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-25-289740-00 BIPD/Primary — Jul 2, 2025 Oct 10, 2025 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 12, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jan 28, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jan 13, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 29, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Dec 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Nov 9, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  7. Oct 16, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Oct 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  9. Oct 10, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  10. Oct 9, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Aug 1, 2025
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Apr 7, 2025
    authority
    DISMISSED — 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
CARSON PLATFORM SCALES CA 1 0
SEQUOYAH POE OK 1 1
SAN DIEGO CA US 1 0
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How to verify MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING 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 MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC

Is MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4368227 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 MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC's safety rating? ▾
MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING 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 MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING 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 MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 40.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC based? ▾
MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5235 ELIZABETH ST APT 2, CUDAHY, California 90201. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC operate? ▾
MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC self-reports 2 power units and 2 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 MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MELS LOGISTICS TRUCKING 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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