VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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MELLER TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3395789 · MC1092167 · EIN 84-4700949 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2510 AMBERWOOD WAY, LEBANON, TN, 37090
(615) 730-0505 · MELLER TAKLA
58
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 69.2% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 15.4% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 6
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 425
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Trisura Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy BE2017379300 · eff 05/27/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate69.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate15.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance314 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance61 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Other16 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 34 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 25 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 383.51A-NSIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| 393.75A4-PBME | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 |
Most inspected states
TN8
KY4
PA3
MD2
TX2
MS1
OK1
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.40 | 2.40 | ≈27–34% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.67 | 1.75 | ≈94–100% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12.33 | 11.96 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 new since the Sep 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 93% (4 OOS) · Log / ELD device 5% · Other 2%
• 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 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (3 OOS) · Tires 37% (4 OOS) · Brakes 11% (1 OOS)
• 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 46 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 Bucks County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Bucks 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 40% · Speeding 35% · Other 25%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 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: 3 inspections, 9 violations, 3 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.11A1-LCHL ×2, 393.75A3-ATIS, 393.132C-CHVE
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 9.248).
2. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 22%
383.51A-NSIN, 391.41A-MCPVI
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.015).
3. Other1 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.11A1-LCHL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
17 trailer14 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
MELLER TAKLA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
2020-02-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL A MANUEL TRUCKING INC | 877383 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/27/2026 — Insurance filed — Trisura Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91 · policy BE2017379300
07/25/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
05/06/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary · policy CA993709334
02/27/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0191521001
01/31/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2025)
02/27/2022 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary · policy CA3238367
02/27/2022 — Insurance replaced — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy MMT H25549090
02/27/2021 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 326243001
03/06/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/14/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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