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TRANS LEAD AMERICA INC
Bensenville, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4188047 · MC 1613521
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1613521 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
8.7% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 6.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1613521
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA998030891
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4188047
MC Number
MC-1613521
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 1, 2024
Authority Granted
June 3, 2024
Annual Mileage
974,927 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1123 N Ellis St, Bensenville, IL 60106
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Meralem Merhaydar
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.7% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
22nd 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
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 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN4
GA3
KY3
CA2
IL2
AR1
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
11
Tractor
11
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV8RLUV6091 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K6538213 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV4PSNX0946 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531N2608704 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN2608703 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV5SSVP6764 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323PM029108 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV4PLUE0141 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J6060402 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535P2809024 | 2 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539N2627629 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV1SSVP6762 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDVXSSVP6761 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1KN320995 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV4NLMM1601 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV6NLMM1602 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K6538214 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 32 ft | 1UYVS532XM6393004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2JSJR6594 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV7PSUE0140 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8PJ410063 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5329PM028903 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | 8040001685 | MORRILTON AR | III | 1 | — | WAYNE FARMS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDV5SSVP6764 527SR5323PM029108 |
IL P1340881 QC RR1248G |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | NDM1008527 | CA, CA | II | 2 | — | DFWRDC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDV5SSVP6764 527SR5323PM029108 |
IL P1340881 QC RR1248G |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| April 13, 2026 | 1368000622 | FORSYTH GA | III | 1 | — | HARVEST FRESH PARTNERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDVXSSVP6761 527SR5329PM028903 |
IL P1271612 QC RR9046H |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | 0006855009 | HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N, NC | III | — | — | BLAZER WILKINSON GEE, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDV5SSVP6764 3H3V532K8PJ410063 |
IL P1340881 PQ RR0764Z |
| February 5, 2026 | 1460000675 | VIENNA GA | III | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDVXSSVP6761 1UYVS2539N2627629 |
IL P1271612 QC RR9046H |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | 6230Q0FDD1 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | MCCAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV1SSVP6762 1UYVS2531J6060402 |
IL P1274918 PQ RH5904R |
| January 14, 2026 | 25RB002040 | HELPER UT | III | — | — | MCCAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV1SSVP6762 1UYVS2531J6060402 |
IL P1274918 QC RH5904R |
| November 5, 2025 | CV44900307 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 2 | 1 | MACK FARMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV7PSUE0140 1UYVS532XM6393004 |
IL P1286554 PQ RM7876J |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| October 27, 2025 | I039800902 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | — | — | WIERS FARM INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR1KN320995 1UYVS2539N2627629 |
IL P1271612 QC RR9046H |
| October 20, 2025 | 3037005524 | KISSIMMEE FL | III | 1 | — | BUTTERBALL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV4PSNX0946 1UYVS253XN2608703 |
IL P1283745 QC RR4942K |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MCCAIN | 2 | January 15, 2026 |
| WAYNE FARMS LLC | 1 | August 7, 2026 |
| DFWRDC | 1 | July 20, 2026 |
| HARVEST FRESH PARTNERS | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| BLAZER WILKINSON GEE, LLC | 1 | March 9, 2026 |
| MACK FARMS INC | 1 | November 5, 2025 |
| WIERS FARM INC. | 1 | October 27, 2025 |
| BUTTERBALL | 1 | October 20, 2025 |
| PILGRIMS PRIDE | 1 | September 18, 2025 |
| LEGEND PRODUCE | 1 | September 17, 2025 |
| CENTRAL STORAGE & WAREHOUSE LLC | 1 | September 16, 2025 |
| THE MATZO PROJECT | 1 | August 27, 2025 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY |
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