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MELGAR TRUCKING SERVICE INC
El Paso, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1485041 · MC 677718
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-677718 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sutton Specialty Insurance Co
Safety
Satisfactory
10.5% OOS · 146 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.2% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.1% — below the 5.5% national average
- 146 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC677718
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy SOA01 255660129 00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1485041
MC Number
MC-677718
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 7, 2006
Authority Granted
June 12, 2009
Annual Mileage
4,845,813 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
11150 Gateway East, El Paso, TX 79927
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Gilberto Melgar
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
146
Driver Inspections
83
Vehicle Inspections
83
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance87
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service47
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.1% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate12.2% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.5% of 86 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
29th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
22 of 50 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 90 inspections
Hours of Service
16 of 90 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 90 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 90 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Daylight · Wet |
| April 14, 2026 | TX | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 22, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX38
NM26
MO11
AR7
IN7
LA6
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (90)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~39
of 32 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~51
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
50
Tractor
38
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6NSND8592 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7KLKE3735 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629PJ506333 | 6 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GP533340 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1PJ241654 | 6 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625CT571713 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4PJ251189 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3LD678999 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2GSGX3486 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDRXGSGX3493 | 5 | 3 |
Show all 90 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4NSND8591 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7JSJW4220 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4PS448349 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0624MJ222118 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0628MJ222042 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P062XNJ402592 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623CT571712 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5NJ128318 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5LJ395103 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9JSJY2962 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5MT867065 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0PS448395 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621NJ402593 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627PJ506329 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629NJ328789 | 3 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627CT571714 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FP354231 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2PJ251188 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4NJ144740 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7KJ222973 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0TSWR2121 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0620PJ506334 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0620PJ515454 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627NJ328788 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627PJ506332 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629PJ515453 | 2 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622CT571703 | 2 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XCT571710 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W27L032507 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GP533425 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9HJ108318 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9NJ475103 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0JJ196473 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3KJ280188 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3LJ395116 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4KJ350524 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5KJ223006 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2KD604620 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD52GSGN4045 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR3GSHC1959 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4JSJZ8177 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6NSNG8899 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSLN7911 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXTSWR2126 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3NJ783038 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5JLHG8106 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621RD532233 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GR1P0627PJ506320 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0628NJ402445 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629PJ515288 | 1 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626ET586452 | 1 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621CT571708 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623KK127959 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0626KD127295 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0628GT604371 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0629HT102440 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4NL292340 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5CL638585 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5PL299641 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7KL094072 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8KL095585 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9KL094381 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXNL298482 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25378P316059 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3LJ395097 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3PJ228521 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0TSWR2118 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2JSJJ1568 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4PSUD5108 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8TSWR2125 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9TSWR2117 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2GT071071 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4MT719070 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9MT867067 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1RS058036 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2RS283467 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7RS283268 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8RJ458021 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9RS155047 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR9GN285864 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (146)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2026 | 0940Q8A70C | NM, NM | I | — | — | INTERNATIONAL PAPER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH NAT |
1XKYDP9X2PJ251188 1JJV532D4JL038332 |
TX R728539 NE 23986W |
| October 23, 2026 | 3064Q88L84 | NM, NM | II | 2 | 2 | TRAINMI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH NAT |
1XKYDP9X2PJ251188 1JJV532D9CL659682 |
TX R728539 ME 5316865 |
| 395.8E1-HOSPVID | OOSHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| October 21, 2026 | V262612617 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | WILSONART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYD49X5NJ128318 1JJV532D6KL094046 |
TX R768760 NE 27341W |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 5, 2026 | 3858Q7QNG5 | NM, NM | II | — | — | SOLAR INDUSTRIES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4VSXH9440 1GR1P0627PJ506329 |
TX R855624 OK BT5062 |
| September 25, 2026 | 6214Q7GH0J | NM, NM | III | 1 | — | NA | Semi-trailer Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH NAT |
3AKJHHDR4NSND8591 1JJV532D3LL201281 |
TX R700953 NE 33628W |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| September 17, 2026 | V262588736 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | PRYSMIAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2JSJJ1568 1GR1P0627PJ506329 |
TX R670293 OK BT5062 |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | 5001200102 | I-255, IL | III | — | — | LEGGETT AND PLATT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR0TSWR2121 1GR1P0629PJ515453 |
TX R831369 OK BR7600 |
| August 12, 2026 | 1028012937 | PRENTISS COUNTY MS | I | — | — | SOUTHWIRE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYD49X1PJ241654 1JJV532D7KL094072 |
TX R768492 NE 27367W |
| July 13, 2026 | 3512001570 | FENTON MO | III | 2 | — | MEYER PLASTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X5NJ128318 1GRAP0627CT571714 |
TX R768760 TX 113C945 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | V262477697 | 372M IH20 EB, TX | II | — | — | SEWS EL PASO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X4PJ251189 1GRAP0625CT571713 |
TX R782459 TX 131B099 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| PENSKE LOGISTICS | 4 | June 26, 2024 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 3 | October 25, 2026 |
| JANCO ENGINEERED PRODUCT | 3 | June 21, 2026 |
| LANDMARK | 3 | December 25, 2025 |
| GROUP DEKKO INC | 3 | August 19, 2025 |
| BRAKE PARTS INC | 3 | June 25, 2025 |
| SOLAR INDUSTRIES INC | 2 | October 5, 2026 |
| LEGGETT AND PLATT | 2 | September 8, 2026 |
| SEWS EL PASO | 2 | July 13, 2026 |
| BOCAR | 2 | May 1, 2026 |
| GENERAL MILLS OPERATIONS | 2 | April 15, 2026 |
| WILLS VALLEY WAREHOUSE | 2 | January 13, 2026 |
86 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 9, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 9, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 20, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 18, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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