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MOREL & SONS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Easton, PA
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 2 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3897358 · MC 1434667
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1434667 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Everspan Indemnity Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
18.2% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 2 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 8 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on March 16, 2024 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1434667
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CW3EVE-001731-02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3897358
MC Number
MC-1434667
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 7, 2022
Authority Granted
February 1, 2023
Annual Mileage
36,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
168 Northampton St 2b, Easton, PA 18042
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steven Morel
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
18.2% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
45th 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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
1
Fatalities
3
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | GA | 1 | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 20, 2025 | GA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA11
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV7J4S67500 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT3J4S58243 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JTXG4S57034 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV1F4S59514 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4MDMN4706 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML3GL006272 | 1 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | 1429001301 | COMMERCE GA | I | 12 | — | LOWE'S | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV7J4S67500 |
VA HA135787 |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | OOSTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 21, 2026 | 1349001890 | LAWRENCEVILLE GA | II | 5 | — | LOWES | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JTXG4S57034 |
GA ZHQ056 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.25A-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | 1463000659 | GAINESVILLE GA | III | 1 | — | LOWES'S HOME IMPROVEMENT | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV7J4S67500 |
VA HA135787 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| November 11, 2025 | 1349001601 | SUWANEE GA | II | 4 | — | COSTCO | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JTXG4S57034 |
GA ZHQ056 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 23, 2025 | 1463000408 | JEFFERSON GA | III | 1 | — | NA | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV1F4S59514 |
GA ZKA019 |
| 392.2-RRTCD | Railroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | 1429001090 | OAKWOOD GA | III | 2 | 1 | LOWES | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV1F4S59514 |
GA ZKA019 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 6, 2025 | 1263000212 | DAHLONEGA GA | III | — | — | LOWES OF DULUTH | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV7J4S67500 |
VA HA135787 |
| May 27, 2025 | 2008000119 | CARNESVILLE GA | II | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT3J4S58243 |
GA ZKA003 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | 1226000459 | CARTERSVILLE GA | III | 2 | — | LOWES DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT3J4S58243 |
GA P6516662 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| November 29, 2024 | 1451000183 | LITHIA SPRINGS GA | III | 2 | — | BEST BUY | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4MDMN4706 |
NC ZM2093 |
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LOWES | 5 | April 3, 2026 |
| LOWES'S HOME IMPROVEMENT | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
| COSTCO | 1 | November 11, 2025 |
| LOWES OF DULUTH | 1 | July 6, 2025 |
| LOWES DISTRIBUTION CENTER | 1 | April 15, 2025 |
| BEST BUY | 1 | November 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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