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MELODY TRANS CO

2439 E 99TH ST · Chicago, IL 60617-5338

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  • MC #1329930
  • USDOT #3728585 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MELODY TRANS CO is a Chicago, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1329930 and their USDOT number is 3728585.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/11/2025 · last updated Aug 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/11/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 10,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • U.S. Mail
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Indiana — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: IN (8), IL (3), OH (2), KY (1). Home base: Chicago, Illinois.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Sep 2, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.42 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.27 4 Vehicle Maintenance 9.53 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.03 1

Inspection Summary

  • 14
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
MELODY TRANS CO
2439 E 99TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617-5338
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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