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H MELLO TRANSPORT INC
Lowell, MA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4313591 · MC 1681761
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1681761 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1681761
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA990641969
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4313591
MC Number
MC-1681761
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
June 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 23, 2024
Authority Granted
December 24, 2024
Annual Mileage
70,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
131 Montreal St, Lowell, MA 01852-4418
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Heliel Mello
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVACWDT7HHHV4861 | 1 | Passed |
| November 13, 2025 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVACWDTXADAN8525 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| October 21, 2025 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVACWDTXADAN8525 | 1 | Passed |
| October 8, 2025 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVACWDTXADAN8525 | 0 | Clean |
| August 20, 2025 | MA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FVACWDTXADAN8525 | 3 | Passed |
| July 9, 2025 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALHCYFE7LDMC8705 | 0 | Clean |
| May 5, 2025 | RI | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWDTXADAN8525 | 1 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Coupling Devices | Coupling - Driveaway safety devices not attached/not able to be secured | 3 | Out of service |
| October 21, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Cited |
| August 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 4 | Cited |
| August 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 4 | Cited |
| May 5, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| August 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | Cited |
| November 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | Cited |
| November 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| December 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA4
CT2
RI1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDTXADAN8525 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT7HHHV4861 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYFE7LDMC8705 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 24, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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