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MELLER EXCAVATING & ASPHALT INC
Fort Madison, IA
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 567629 · MC 78430029
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-78430029 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC78430029
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
567629
MC Number
MC-78430029
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 29, 1994
Annual Mileage
75,977 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
3321 190th St, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sue Meller
Officer 2
Glen Meller
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA4
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
3
Pickup
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YUEYXMF109200 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Trail King Industries | Utility Trailer · 20 ft | 1TKU020204M085170 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Sterling Truck L8500 series | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZHAWBS59AAF5192 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Sterling Truck L8500 series | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZHAWBS79AAF5193 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAVFM3MPLZ9360 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | 000P14RQHF | 137TH AVE WEST BURLINGTON, IA | III | 1 | — | DELONG CONSTRUCTION | Straight Truck |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FZHAWBS79AAF5193 |
IA DD2521 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| March 19, 2025 | 000P14RQ64 | HWY 61 KEOKUK, IA | III | 3 | — | MELLER EXCAVATING | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAVFM3MPLZ9360 |
IA FP5235 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| October 18, 2024 | 000P155K4Z | HWY 61, SOUTH OF BURLINGTON, IA | II | 7 | 2 | PRIVATE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1GC4YUEYXMF109200 1TKU020204M085170 |
IA KGK842 IA CM7629 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TA | CMV not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| June 10, 2024 | 000P14RPKR | 190TH ST WEVER, IA | III | 3 | — | MELLER EXCAVATING | Straight Truck |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FZHAWBS59AAF5192 |
IA SE0299 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DELONG CONSTRUCTION | 1 | August 25, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | Pending Published to FMCSA Register | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 17, 2026 | Pending Initial Status | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 25, 2026.
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