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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 2, 2026
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THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 894021 · MC388857 · EIN 37-1399465 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1923 E MAIN ST, SALEM, IL, 62881
(618) 548-9970 · DAVID E MEADOR
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
24 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
77 / 204
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT27457A · eff 08/15/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving129 pts
Vehicle Maintenance49 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance26 pts
Other6 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 50 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 25 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
IL39
IN10
MO7
WV3
OH3
KY2
TX2
AL2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.66 | 4.74 | ≈65–72% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.80 | 1.92 | ≈18–22% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-07. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 91% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Laclede County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Laclede County, MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 61% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24% · Brakes 8%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.495).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.35).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | Salem Twp, IL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer24 truck
Company profile
Officer
DAVID E MEADOR
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
24
Registered since
2000-07-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 31 carriers
Shares identifiers with 31 carriers (30 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEADOR BROKERAGE GROUP INC | 2238087 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
08/15/2024 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT27457A
08/15/2024 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF006559
07/18/2017 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF507240
09/19/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF507240
08/15/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy DSN000011230
07/19/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2006)
08/15/2005 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT772427-8004-041
09/13/2004 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN274371
08/15/2004 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN274371
08/23/2000 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/15/2000 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN274371
07/20/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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