THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC

USDOT 894021 โ€ข 1923 E MAIN ST, SALEM, IL, 62881

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
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
894,021
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6185489970
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
MCS-150 Mileage
2,204,647
Physical Address
1923 E MAIN ST, SALEM, IL, 62881
Mailing Address
P O BOX 128, SALEM, IL, 62881
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier โ€” Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 18, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-388857ACTIVEUnknownAug 10, 2006

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF006559ON FILEJul 18, 2017Aug 15, 2024
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTF507240ON FILEAug 15, 2006Sep 19, 2011

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTF507240REPLACEDAug 15, 2006Jul 18, 2017
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSN000011233CANCELLEDAug 15, 2005Aug 15, 2006
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.CARGODSN000011230CANCELLEDAug 15, 2005Aug 15, 2006
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCT772427-8004-041REPLACEDAug 15, 2004Aug 15, 2005
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCT772427-8004-041REPLACEDAug 15, 2004Aug 15, 2005
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN274371REPLACEDAug 15, 2000Aug 15, 2004
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN274371CANCELLEDAug 15, 2000Sep 13, 2004
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN274371REPLACEDAug 15, 2000Aug 15, 2004
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN274371CANCELLEDAug 15, 2000Sep 13, 2004
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN274371REPLACEDAug 15, 2000Aug 15, 2000
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN274371REPLACEDAug 15, 2000Aug 15, 2000

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF006559BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2024Aug 15, 2024
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF507240BIPD/PrimaryJul 18, 2017Jul 18, 2017
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF507240CARGOSep 19, 2011Sep 19, 2011
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000011233BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2006Aug 15, 2006
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000011230CARGOAug 15, 2006Aug 15, 2006
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT772427-8004-041CARGOAug 15, 2005Aug 15, 2005
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT772427-8004-041BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2005Aug 15, 2005
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN274371CARGOSep 13, 2004Sep 13, 2004
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN274371BIPD/PrimarySep 13, 2004Sep 13, 2004
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN274371BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2004Aug 15, 2004
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN274371CARGOAug 15, 2004Aug 15, 2004
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN274371BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2000Aug 15, 2000
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN274371CARGOAug 15, 2000Aug 15, 2000

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC388857COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 19, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 10, 2006
MC388857MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 23, 2000โ€”Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
48%

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

Inspections
150
Violations
27
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
Crash Records
19

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
9
Jun
8
Jul
7
Aug
8
Sep
5
Oct
3
Nov
6
Dec
4
Jan
9
Feb
6
Mar
5
Apr
5
May
2
Jun
5
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 150 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

23 states โ€ข 150 inspections

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None Low Medium High๐Ÿš› Home base

Violation Summary (27 violations from latest 100 of 150 inspections)

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Violation Summary (27 violations from latest 100 of 150 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit3010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.120Cargo securement - metal coils117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed11โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
3.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.27vs nat'l 1.80
-1.53 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (150 inspections)

Showing 50 of 150

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Inspection History (150 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 9, 202687546365RoadsideKYLevel 3EASU SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Apr 2, 202687486886RoadsideMILevel 3EAST SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Mar 30, 202687453674I-57ILLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Mar 12, 202687290768I74ILLevel 3EAST SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 10, 202687291241I80 W/B MM297NVLevel 2โ€”1392.2-SLLTLNo
Mar 2, 202687178879CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Feb 9, 202687017209TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Jan 19, 202686848986LOMA COCOLevel 3EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Jan 13, 202686797873COOLVILLE OHOHLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Nov 5, 202586253583MARION ARARLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Oct 8, 202586010541CAMBRIDGE OHOHLevel 2EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG2No
Oct 5, 202585979494SARCOXIE MOMOLevel 3EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Oct 1, 202585953856US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALETXLevel 2XLST SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Sep 29, 202585952208020 - MARION - I-57 S/BILLevel 3EASTON SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Sep 17, 202585811891BLOOMFIELD ININLevel 2EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Aug 25, 202585593594TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 1WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Aug 18, 202585537823NEW PARIS OHOHLevel 3EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Aug 5, 202585408908KUTTAWAKYLevel 1VANR SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Jul 28, 202585344258TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jul 28, 202585346952KELLYTON ALALLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER1393.55C2-BNo
Jul 25, 202585332041INDIANAPOLIS ININLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Jul 9, 202585229901TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Jul 3, 202585129516I-24ILLevel 3EASTON SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Jun 20, 202585004232ST. LOUIS MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS4No
Jun 17, 202584995207I-64ILLevel 3GREAT SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
May 14, 202584689726POSEYVILLE ININLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
May 7, 202584614870I64ILLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
May 6, 202584603772I57ILLevel 3WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK0โ€”No
May 5, 202584603620I-57ILLevel 3EASTON SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
May 5, 202584603225I57ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Apr 21, 202584467648I64ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Apr 15, 202584402490JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Apr 11, 202584383436I-57ILLevel 2VANG SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Apr 2, 202584305875I57ILLevel 3VAN STRAIGHT TRUCK0โ€”No
Apr 1, 202584295566I57ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Mar 24, 202584215111I-57ILLevel 3VANG SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Mar 18, 202584159448JEFFERSON CITY MOMOLevel 3EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 11, 202584105406I57 SB MP 46ILLevel 2VANG SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Mar 6, 202584062599I-57ILLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Mar 4, 202584061240ROADSIDEALLevel 3EASU SEMI-TRAILER1395.30B1No
Mar 3, 202584029390US-0287 IN ELLIS CO. (484-520)TXLevel 2EATN SEMI-TRAILER1393.120Yes
Feb 28, 202584015085I57ILLevel 3VAN SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Feb 28, 202584015113I-57 SBILLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Feb 28, 202584014955I-57ILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Feb 25, 202583971875I-57 SBILLevel 3VANG SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Feb 24, 202583957591I-57 SBILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Feb 21, 202583937715I-57ILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Feb 14, 20258387484457ILLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Feb 14, 202583874899I-57 S/B AT MP59ILLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Feb 6, 202583810660I-64ILLevel 3EAST SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

107 total ยท 3.7% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
19
Fatalities
0
Injuries
12
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
18

Crash History (19 records)

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Crash History (19 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 20, 2024ILINJURY01Salem TwpI-57 S/B...NL4933THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC
Aug 21, 2024ININJURY01TERRE HAUTEUS 41...LL6750THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC
Mar 30, 2023ARTOW00RURAL(SALINE COUNTY)I30...LL6751THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC
Mar 10, 2023OHTOW00MONROE (TOWNSHIP OF)HAZELWOOD DR...LU9310THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC
Dec 9, 2022INTOW00LANESVILLEI-64 WEST...LU9312THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC
Apr 16, 2020ILTOW00โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Jun 3, 2019COINJURY01โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Aug 20, 2017KYTOW00โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Jun 14, 2017KSTOW00โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Dec 1, 2016GATOW00โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Jul 1, 2014ININJURY03โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Feb 16, 2014KSTOW00โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Nov 1, 2013ILTOW00โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Aug 16, 2012TNTOW00โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Jun 10, 2011ILTOW00โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Mar 19, 2010ILINJURY03โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Aug 14, 2009ILINJURY01โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Mar 20, 2008KYTOW00โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
Apr 19, 2007MOINJURY02โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

Compliance Timeline

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

Dec 20, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 21, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 15, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Mar 30, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in AR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 10, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 9, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 16, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 3, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 20, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 18, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Jun 14, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 1, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Feb 16, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 16, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 19, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข CARGO
Jun 10, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 19, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Aug 14, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 20, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 19, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 15, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. โ€ข CARGO
Aug 10, 2006
Authority

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