Freight Carrier/broker · Hermiston, OR
KJ MEDELEZ LLC
800 E PUNKIN CENTER RD · Hermiston, OR 97838
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(541) 571-4098
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- MC #1437161
- USDOT #3901078 USDOT Active
- 157Power Units
- 142Drivers
- Carrier/brokerEntity Type
About this carrier
KJ MEDELEZ LLC is a Hermiston, OR freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Oregon. This company has 157 truck(s) in their fleet and 142 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1437161 and their USDOT number is 3901078.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/17/2025 · last updated Jun 18, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 03/17/2025
- MCS-150 Mileage 14,190,458 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Intermodal Containers
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Meat
- Garbage/Refuse
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: WA (214), OR (102), CA (20), MT (6), ID (5), CO (4), TX (4), UT (4), NM (3), NV (2), AZ (2). Home base: Hermiston, Oregon.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 2Injury
- 16Tow
- 18Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
3.15
41
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.79
43
Vehicle Maintenance
13.02
214
Drugs / Alcohol
0
1
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.93
41
Inspection Summary
- 366Total
- 96Clean
- 270With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 186 unique codes
Critical 73
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction
- 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches
- 393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 383.21Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license
- 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles
- 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift
- 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.
- 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken
- 393.9B-LRLOWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle obscured when required to be on
- 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly
- 393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle
- 393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle
- 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle
- 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling
- 392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV
- 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported
- 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof
- 393.70D-CDTSDNSCoupling - Full Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured
- 396.3A1-DLDSCBBPDriveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier.
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long
- 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Hours of Service 14
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOSHOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
- 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
Unsafe Driving 11
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.
- 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Vehicle Maintenance 85
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
- 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing
- 393.11C-LSLALighting - Stop lamp(s) amber
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9B-LTSONRLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured not on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 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.
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
- 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket
- 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective
- 396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required
- 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached
- 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.
- 393.86A6-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 missing certification label
- 393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located
- 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab
- 393.65F-FFuel - Improper fuel line protection
Driver Fitness 3
- 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.
- 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required
- 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.
Locations
Physical Address
KJ MEDELEZ LLC800 E PUNKIN CENTER RD
HERMISTON, OR 97838
Mailing Address
KJ MEDELEZ LLCPO BOX 431
HERMISTON, OR 97838