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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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MEL-O-DEY ENTERPRISES LLC
USDOT 3143163 · MC1469973 · EIN 93-3363033 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
132 HAMLIN ROAD, FREDERICKSBURG, PA, 17026
(717) 327-4952 · Daniel Zook
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 16% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
22 / 26
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 343
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Emerald Bay Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy EBGCA0046 · eff 06/29/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate16% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance184 pts
Unsafe Driving80 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance63 pts
Other20 pts
Driver Fitness16 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
PA11
OH4
MD2
IN2
CT1
WV1
IL1
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.11 | 3.87 | ≈45–52% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.28 | 1.33 | ≈79–86% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.32 | 0.33 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.12 | 10.12 | ≈87–91% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-20 · 2 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 78% (2 OOS) · Other 19% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 3%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 37% (1 OOS) · Other 21% (1 OOS) · Brakes 20%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Lebanon County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lebanon County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 56% · Speeding 44%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 17 violations, 4 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 41%
393.207B-AALPME-OOS, 393.11A1-LSLMWR, 393.45D-B
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.59).
2. Other6 viol · 35%
392.2-SLL ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP, 395.8D2-HOSF
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 12%
395.8E-HOSPD, 395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.96).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLL ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2026 | JORDAN TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 02/03/2025 | SPRAGUEVILLE, IA | ✓ |
Equipment — 49 vehicles seen in inspections
19 trailer17 truck9 incomplete vehicle4 other
Company profile
Officer
Daniel Zook
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
2018-05-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAUFFMAN'S TRANSPORT LLC | 1952846 | 12 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/29/2026 — Insurance filed — Emerald Bay Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EBGCA0046
03/18/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.6M mi reported (2025)
12/31/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FA24MOT02300701
08/27/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FA24MOT02300700
07/31/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2025)
06/28/2025 — Insurance replaced — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FA24MOT02300700
07/11/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/24/2023 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA961436368
09/30/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/12/2023)
05/31/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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