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MELANI & EXEL HOTSHOT LLC

308 W EGYPT · Cairo, NE 68824-2710

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  • MC #1175783
  • USDOT #3528687 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MELANI & EXEL HOTSHOT LLC is a Cairo, NE freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Nebraska. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1175783 and their USDOT number is 3528687.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/14/2026 · last updated Jun 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/14/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 140,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — home base

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: TN (2), KS (2), NV (1), UT (1), IN (1), SD (1). Home base: Cairo, Nebraska.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated 3 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 7.5 5 Vehicle Maintenance 6.25 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 5.12 4

Inspection Summary

  • 8
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 395.13(d)Driving after being declared out-of-service for HOS violation(s)1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.22(b)(2)(ii)Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
MELANI & EXEL HOTSHOT LLC
308 W EGYPT
CAIRO, NE 68824-2710
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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