VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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MELLER INC
USDOT 397655 · MC319133 · EIN 46-0459302 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
704 W ELM AVE, FLANDREAU, SD, 57028
(605) 530-3401 · RANDY TIEDEMAN
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
6 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
12 / 30
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 0001051813 · eff 06/16/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving27 pts
Other13 pts
Vehicle Maintenance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 393.60C | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 396.17C | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLTL | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLL | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 393.95A | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 393.60D | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
SD8
IA4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.47 | 4.47 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.80 | 1.80 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-01. “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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2026 | RURAL, SD | ✓ |
Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
13 trailer6 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RANDY TIEDEMAN
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
1990-06-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN'T HOF MILK HAULING LLC | 1442054 | 6 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
06/17/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/16/2022 — Insurance filed — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 0001051813
10/19/2008 — Insurance cancelled — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.
CARGO · policy TR06681A
03/10/2000 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP88678A
03/16/1999 — Insurance replaced — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TR06681A
04/01/1998 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP74898A
05/16/1997 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/01/2000)
06/20/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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