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MELODIA EXPRESS LLC
Waterloo, IA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
70.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 62.5% of 8 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 4087455 · MC 1556373
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1556373 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
70.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
70.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 62.5% of 8 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, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 17, 2024; first granted July 18, 2023 (3 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 62.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1556373
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 2-CWS-IA-19-S0379819-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4087455
MC Number
MC-1556373
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 30, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 7, 2023
Authority First Granted
July 18, 2023
Authority Reinstated
May 17, 2024
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
806 Colorado St, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gilmer Bodden Ruiz
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service33
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate62.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (57.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
70.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
98th 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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 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
MD2
NY2
PA2
TN2
CO1
IA1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AVXP5T51839 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC6RHUN5695 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML0KH250413 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6AN3RDF06599 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML4LL063773 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMMMXLL824847 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AV5R5T55591 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2026 | SPD3011618 | TULLY NY | III | 4 | — | MELODIA EXPRESS LLC | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7AV5R5T55591 |
IA NXK703 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| September 29, 2025 | 4289750179 | I-74, IL | III | 13 | 2 | CONAGRA | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML4LL063773 |
IA QBN947 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| June 30, 2025 | E514518189 | I80 EB MM 30 IRWIN TWP - EASTB, PA | III | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMMXLL824847 |
OK 3DA025 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| May 6, 2025 | 1330011371 | DUMONT CO | III | 4 | — | GREENTECH RENEWABLES | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML0KH250413 |
IN 3538600 |
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 392.2SLSNC | State/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | 3054C00010 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 7 | 3 | WHITE CAP | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML0KH250413 |
IN 3538600 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| February 11, 2025 | 000P15H6KH | I80 WB @ 303 MM, IA | III | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7AVXP5T51839 |
IN 3299330 |
| 395.8E1-PC | OOSFalse Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception | False Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TE | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| 392.2DL | Miscellaneous Drivers License Violation | |||||||||
| February 4, 2025 | 2141006793 | BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7AVXP5T51839 |
IN 3299330 |
| January 30, 2025 | I033AG1554 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | 1 | 1 | OLHAUSEN BILLIARDS MFG., INC | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7AVXP5T51839 |
IN 3299330 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| January 17, 2025 | I3A1780098 | MANCHESTER TN | I | 9 | 2 | TREDIT TIRE & WHEEL CO | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7AVXP5T51839 |
IN 3299330 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.3B2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| October 22, 2024 | W134008214 | STEELE MO | III | 2 | 1 | ACCELERATED INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC6RHUN5695 |
IN 3416412 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CONAGRA | 1 | September 29, 2025 |
| GREENTECH RENEWABLES | 1 | May 6, 2025 |
| WHITE CAP | 1 | April 15, 2025 |
| OLHAUSEN BILLIARDS MFG., INC | 1 | January 30, 2025 |
| TREDIT TIRE & WHEEL CO | 1 | January 17, 2025 |
| ACCELERATED INC | 1 | October 22, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 17, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 18, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 18, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 13, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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