Freight Carrier · San Diego, CA

MELENDEZ TRANSPORTS

9750 VIA DE LA AMISTAD STE 4 · San Diego, CA 92154

Authorized: Property
(619) 907-4852 Tap to call
  • MC #582342
  • USDOT #1572057 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MELENDEZ TRANSPORTS is a San Diego, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-582342 and their USDOT number is 1572057.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/27/2026 · last updated May 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name MLZ TRANSPORTS LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/27/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 68,823 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: CA (23), US (3). Home base: San Diego, California.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 6.73 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.8 3

Inspection Summary

  • 26
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.3A1-TARPSWDTires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall on a dual set of tires. SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
MELENDEZ TRANSPORTS
9750 VIA DE LA AMISTAD STE 4
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Mailing Address
MLZ TRANSPORTS LLC
2455 OTAY CENTER DR #117-254
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154

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