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MELS TRANSPORTATION LLC

2271 WILKERSON DR · Columbia, SC 29229

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  • MC #1377950
  • USDOT #3814548 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MELS TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Columbia, SC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1377950 and their USDOT number is 3814548.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/09/2024 · last updated Jun 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/09/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 64,142 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Carolina — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: SC (6), GA (3), AL (1). Home base: Columbia, South Carolina.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 7 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 54 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.66 2 Vehicle Maintenance 17 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 10
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 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
  • 393.120B-CDLMetal Coils - Improper Securement of coils transported with eyes vertical in/on a vehicle with anchor points1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STSMSteering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.1× OOS×1 SW 3

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown2× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
MELS TRANSPORTATION LLC
2271 WILKERSON DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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