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MELENA TRUCKING LLC
Jerome, ID
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 60.0% of 5 driver inspections — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3264973 · MC 1031008
Conditional
Active 2 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2020
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1031008 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Indemnity Company
Safety
Conditional
50.0% OOS · 17 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 60.0% of 5 driver inspections — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 9, 2024; first granted March 25, 2020 (6 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1031008
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 70TRS136084
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3264973
MC Number
MC-1031008
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 27, 2019
Authority First Granted
March 25, 2020
Authority Reinstated
February 9, 2024
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
508 Silver Beach, Jerome, ID 83338
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Melena Marcelino
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodalLivestock
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance52
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (54.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
50.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA4
NE2
TX2
UT2
WA2
WI2
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Livestock
4
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2KJ285677 | 12 | 6 |
| 2016 Merritt | Livestock · 48 ft | 1MT2N482XGH025384 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5332R3009414 | 5 | 1 |
| Meri | Semi-trailer | 1MT2N48273H016071 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5324P3007958 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1KD617542 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4LSLN9579 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8JSJR1815 | 1 | — |
| 2021 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5324M3006157 | 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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | T277000033 | GRAND ISLAND NE | III | 5 | 1 | DD CHAMP WEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MERRITT |
1XKWD49X2KJ285677 1MT2N482XGH025384 |
ID AN1692 ID 2677TI |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | 25DT001932 | SNOWVILLE UT | II | 18 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MERRITT |
1XKWD49X2KJ285677 1MT2N482XGH025384 |
ID AN1692 ID 2677TI |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.9C2-OOSO | OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | Vehicle Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | 25RU001986 | HEBER CITY UT | III | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MERRITT |
1XKWD49X2KJ285677 1MT2N482XGH025384 |
ID AN1692 ID 2677TI |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | UDZG000829 | CA, CA | III | 1 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MERI |
3AKJHHDR4LSLN9579 1MT2N48273H016071 |
ID AM4161 ID 08Y1TD |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | UDNR001110 | WINTERHAVEN, CA | III | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MERRITT |
1XKWD49X2KJ285677 1MT2N482XGH025384 |
ID AN1692 ID 2677TI |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 16, 2026 | V262234089 | SH86, EB MM268, TX | II | 10 | — | MELENA TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH M.H. EBY, INC |
1XKWD49X2KJ285677 4A2LD5332R3009414 |
ID AN1692 WA 28718AK |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.201B | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.24A | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | 2624004401 | ROBERTS WI | II | 3 | — | ROCK CREEK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH M.H. EBY, INC |
1XKWD49X2KJ285677 4A2LD5332R3009414 |
ID AN1692 WA 28718AK |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | 2624004402 | HUDSON WI | III | 3 | — | ROCK CREEK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH M.H. EBY, INC |
1XKWD49X2KJ285677 4A2LD5332R3009414 |
ID AN1692 WA 28718AK |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 24, 2025 | UGAY001235 | MADERA AREA, CA | II | 9 | 1 | RAFTER C LIVESTOCK TRANS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH M.H. EBY, INC |
1XKWD49X2KJ285677 4A2LD5332R3009414 |
ID AN1692 WA 28718AK |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 14, 2025 | 2132001327 | CLE ELUM WA | II | 11 | — | SCHENK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH M.H. EBY, INC |
1XKWD49X2KJ285677 4A2LD5332R3009414 |
ID AN1692 WA 28718AK |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ROCK CREEK | 2 | February 9, 2026 |
| DD CHAMP WEST | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| RAFTER C LIVESTOCK TRANS | 1 | October 24, 2025 |
| SCHENK | 1 | October 14, 2025 |
| WANG RANCH LLC | 1 | August 20, 2024 |
| BLACK RANCHES INC | 1 | May 13, 2024 |
| MILLENKEMP DAIRY | 1 | March 28, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 12, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 9, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 4, 2023 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 23, 2023 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 30, 2021 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| April 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 30, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 28, 2021 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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