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MENZIES AVIATION USA INC
West Palm Beach, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 205681 · MC 293413
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-293413 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Satisfactory
6.9% OOS · 51 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 6.9% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 51 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC293413
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy 16010940
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
205681
MC Number
MC-293413
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
October 30, 2018
Annual Mileage
2,200,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1334 N Perimeter Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Christopher Lones
Officer 2
Farid F Puente
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesIntermodalPaper ProductsU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
51
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
46
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate6.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.9% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
17th 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
8 of 29 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2024 | FL | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA38
NV2
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (30)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 43 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Tank
13
Not Applicable
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV2MSMW7099 | 6 | 2 |
| 2008 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T0422X8T005503 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV5MSMW7100 | 5 | — |
| 2012 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T04226CT005104 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Mac | Tank · 45 ft | 558MTBR29KK004285 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1KSLJ2217 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T04224CT005103 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDVXKSLJ2216 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Mac | Tank · 45 ft | 558MTBR27KK004284 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGHTDV0TSWU2300 | 2 | — |
Show all 30 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGHTDV7TSWU2293 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7NSNU3529 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8RSVM9619 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV0LSMD1356 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV3KSLJ2218 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV5KSLJ2219 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mac | Tank · 45 ft | 558MTBR20KK004286 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mac | Tank · 45 ft | 558MTBR25KK004283 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442X37H67379 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTAM4520C7H76956 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSA4221K7601970 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSA4225K7601969 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGHTDV2TSWU2301 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGHTDV8TSWU2299 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR1KSKK9521 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7PDNZ6903 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8RSVM9510 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV8KSLJ2215 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442137H66783 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAM432487H72841 | 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 (51)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | 1303003089 | WINTERHAVEN CA, US | II | — | — | LAXFUEL CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3AKJHLDV8RSVM9619 5HTSA4221K7601970 |
IN 3695376 FL 2143CX |
| September 22, 2026 | UGZY000645 | CA, CA | II | 3 | — | KINDER MORGAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3AKJHLDV8RSVM9619 5HTSA4221K7601970 |
IN 3695376 FL 2143CX |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | 1049601456 | YUMA AZ | II | — | — | KINDER MORGAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC |
3AKJHLDV7PDNZ6903 558MTBR20KK004286 |
IN 3401439 ME 3014282 |
| September 17, 2026 | UE0V004946 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHLDV8RSVM9619 |
IN 3695376 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| July 25, 2026 | NBYQ009489 | CA, CA | I | — | — | KINDER MORGAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LBT INC |
3AKJHTDV2MSMW7099 4J8T0422X8T005503 |
CA 9G43753 ME 3013913 |
| July 3, 2026 | UEZT004371 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | KINDER MORGAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3AKGHTDV2TSWU2301 5HTSA4225K7601969 |
IN 3997738 FL 6553CV |
| 392.2SLLHOS | State/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service | Hours | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | UFOR004636 | CA, CA | II | 2 | — | KINDER MORGAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC |
3AKGHTDV7TSWU2293 558MTBR20KK004286 |
IN 3997734 ME 3014282 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | UEZH001398 | CA, CA | II | — | — | LAXFUEL CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LBT INC |
3AKJHTDV2MSMW7099 4J8T0422X8T005503 |
CA 9G43753 ME 3013913 |
| April 29, 2026 | UF09001212 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3AKJHTDV0LSMD1356 5HTSA4225K7601969 |
IN 2964826 FL 6553CV |
| April 29, 2026 | UEDZ001923 | CA, CA | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC |
3AKGHTDV0TSWU2300 558MTBR27KK004284 |
IN 3997737 ME 3014252 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KINDER MORGAN | 17 | September 22, 2026 |
| LAXFUEL CORP | 3 | September 25, 2026 |
| TSO LOGISTICS | 3 | January 2, 2026 |
| CHEVRON | 3 | May 1, 2024 |
| CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO | 2 | October 22, 2025 |
| KINDER MORGAN CARSON | 2 | January 30, 2025 |
| ALT AIR | 1 | January 22, 2025 |
| VALERO | 1 | November 8, 2024 |
| CHEVRON PROD | 1 | May 1, 2024 |
| TSO LGSTCS OPERATIONS LLC | 1 | January 29, 2024 |
| WORLD VIEW | 1 | December 16, 2023 |
| TSO LOG | 1 | December 11, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2018 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 17, 2018 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 2, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 25, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 11, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 27, 1995 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
| September 20, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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