MELKAN EXPRESS LLC

DOT 1810877 MC 658024 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
91 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 23.08% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 60.87% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
25 units

Drivers: 25

Trailers: 22 (22 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

22800 HALL RD SUITE 330, CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI, 48036

Phone Number

(586) 482-8132

Mailing Address

22800 HALL RD SUITE 330, CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI, 48036

Cell Phone

(313) 319-5256

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(586) 482-8142

Business Organization

LLC

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
17 yrs, 10 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2020-09-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-09-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-09-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-09-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-09-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-09-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-10-03 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-09-18 BIPD/Primary 6523141 $750,000 BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2020-09-18 BIPD/Primary HAT 0011266-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… 2020-09-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-09-18 BIPD/Primary ZAPKG6080002 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-09-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-09-18 BIPD/Primary ZAPKG6080001 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-09-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-09-18 BIPD/Primary ZAPKG6080000 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-09-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-09-18 BIPD/Primary 02TRM014473-02 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2017-09-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-09-18 BIPD/Primary 02TRM014473-01 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2016-09-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-09-18 BIPD/Primary PIA07843801 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2014-09-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-09-18 BIPD/Primary A0011746001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2014-09-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-08-13 BIPD/Primary CA 8243331 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANC… 2013-09-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-09-19 BIPD/Primary CA 8243331 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANC… 2013-08-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-10-05 BIPD/Primary CA 7642714 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANC… 2011-09-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-09-19 CARGO CA 7642714 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANC… 2010-10-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-09-20 BIPD/Primary CA 4355150 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANC… 2010-09-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-09-20 CARGO PAC6063235 $750,000 PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-09-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-09-26 CARGO 480672 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2009-09-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-09-20 BIPD/Primary CA 6596843 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANC… 2009-09-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

23.08%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

91 inspections · 21 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

60.87%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

23 inspections · 14 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 91 Last inspection: Jun 16, 2026 Total crashes: 11

FMCSA Inspection Records (91 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 16, 2026

DELMT02726

10 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MI FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 13, 2026

1998000252

1 viol.
Level 2 OH KENWORTH 1XKYAP9X...

Apr 17, 2026

I031100089

1 viol.
Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Mar 25, 2026

CV44792781

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 KY PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Mar 20, 2026

W169000942

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 MO PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Mar 18, 2026

5009570038

Level 3 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Mar 10, 2026

BEAMW04752

5 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Mar 4, 2026

CV41016118

Level 2 KY WSTR 5KJJBHDR...

Jan 19, 2026

BEAMW04664

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Jan 15, 2026

8447000834

14 viol. 2 OOS
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Dec 15, 2025

1027013200

Level 3 MS FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Dec 11, 2025

5417000187

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FUPCSZB...

Dec 4, 2025

8557006646

Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Nov 3, 2025

8200000316

2 viol.
Level 1 AR FREIGHTLIN 1FUGGLD5...

Oct 22, 2025

NESBA02407

2 viol.
Level 2 MI FRHT 1FUGGLD5...
Total Inspections

91

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

91

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (11 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 22, 2025

IN • IN0904710855

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 16, 2024

AR • AR2024530217

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 17, 2024

MS • MS4107240302

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 24, 2022

MO • MO0000097048

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 30, 2021

MI • MI0002330043

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 26, 2020

MI • MI0001969904

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 12, 2020

MI • MI0001966466

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 19, 2019

IL • ILX001686603

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 5, 2018

MI • MI0001345347

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jan 16, 2018

MI • MI0001272086

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 9, 2015

TX • TX4ENEHQE1OE

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

5

Total Crashes

11

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

62

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 11
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 17
OOS: 5

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 33
OOS: 9

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

91
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

25
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

25

14 owned

Trailers

22

22 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

25

CDL Drivers: 25
Interstate: 25
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

23

Out of Service: 14
OOS Rate: 60.87%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 25
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

LLC

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

25

Power Units

25

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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