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MEL FREIGHT SHIPPERS LLC
Lakeside, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4400634 · MC 1727375
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1727375 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1727375
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
BIPD · $750,000 · Policy 2CWHCA19S034508901
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · $750,000 · Policy 2-CWH-CA-19-S0345089-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4400634
MC Number
MC-1727375
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 27, 2025
Authority Granted
June 4, 2025
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Lakeside, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | Viol | OOS | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | 7540002388 | AZ | II | 7 | 2 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDV7LSMC7088 3H3V532K7VJ452401 |
CA ZP52270 ME C567244 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | |||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | |||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | |||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | |||||||
| November 7, 2025 | 7088029292 | NV | III | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR0KSKC3587 3H3V532K2TJ517605 |
CA ZP69361 ME C361227 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ1
NV1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0KSKC3587 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV7LSMC7088 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2TJ517605 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7VJ452401 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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