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MELHER TRANSPORT INC

401 N AMERICAS · El Paso, TX 79907

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  • MC #426613
  • USDOT #1016698 USDOT Active
  • 36
    Power Units
  • 39
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MELHER TRANSPORT INC is a El Paso, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 36 truck(s) in their fleet and 39 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-426613 and their USDOT number is 1016698.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/04/2025 · last updated Aug 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/04/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,246,306 (2025)

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 New Mexico — 26 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: NM (26), CA (24), TX (23), AR (6), TN (5), AZ (5), NE (4), MO (3), UT (3), KY (2), IL (1), LA (1), +1 more. Home base: El Paso, Texas.

Safety Record

28 Severe Violations Updated Sep 3, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.74 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.76 15 Vehicle Maintenance 5.83 37 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.36 14

Inspection Summary

  • 104
    Total
  • 49
    Clean
  • 55
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 77 unique codes

Critical 32

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves3× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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 component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 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.10× OOS×8 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-VFCVan/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically3× SW 3
  • 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 carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 30

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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.1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 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 1998.1× SW 4
  • 396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap2× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

  • 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries2× SW 4
  • 391.11B2SDriver 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 Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
MELHER TRANSPORT INC
401 N AMERICAS
EL PASO, TX 79907
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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