Freight Carrier · Salem, IL

THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC

1923 E MAIN ST · Salem, IL 62881

Authorized: Property
(618) 548-9970 Tap to call
  • MC #388857
  • USDOT #894021 USDOT Active
  • 24
    Power Units
  • 24
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC is a Salem, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 24 truck(s) in their fleet and 24 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-388857 and their USDOT number is 894021.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/27/2026 · last updated Jun 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/27/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,204,647 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Home base   Based in Salem, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jun 8, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.51 10 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.01 2 Vehicle Maintenance 1.3 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 102
    Total
  • 82
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.120No or improper securement of metal coils OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: SW 4

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC
1923 E MAIN ST
SALEM, IL 62881
Mailing Address
THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC
P O BOX 128
SALEM, IL 62881

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