Melendez Trucking Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Irvington, NJ.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 1 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 1 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 100% | 100% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 100% | 100% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 94% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 87% | 81% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 6 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | PA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 1 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | IL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 |
| Category |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
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| Measure |
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| Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 51.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 10 | 8.27 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3.10 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.90 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.90 | — |
Where they run
Inspected in 6 states. Top state IL accounts for 22% of activity. Activity outside home state (NJ): 100%.
+1 other state with fewer inspections
| Vehicle Maintenance |
| 7 |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | PA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 2 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | TX | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | IL | OTHER | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | WV | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | 3922SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 39367C7VF | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 393102C2C | Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 393201BFR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 39367C7VF | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 39513D2OOSO | OOS Order (HOS) - Operating a CMV after being placed out-of-service and before preparing a record of duty status | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 3953A3PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |