What is Mel-o-cream's safety grade?

Mel-o-cream has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Mel-o-cream have?

Mel-o-cream has 7 inspections on record with a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 42.9% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 13 violations.

Has Mel-o-cream been involved in any crashes?

Mel-o-cream has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Mel-o-cream have active authority and insurance?

Mel-o-cream has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Mel-o-cream Safety Record

DOT# 294076 · Springfield, IL 62711 · 2174837272

Legal name: Mel-o-cream Donuts International INC

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 02/04/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Mel-o-cream (DOT# 294076) in Springfield, Illinois has 7 inspections on record with 13 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

7 Inspections

0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

3 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 7) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 42.9%

Carrier: 42.9% (3 of 7) National: 6.4%

76% OOS rate better than 76% of carriers in Illinois

45% crash rate better than 45% of carriers in Illinois

Violation Categories · 13 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

13 total violations across 7 inspections

3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 7 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 4 states: IA, IL, IN, MO

Level 1: 1 (14%) Level 2: 1 (14%) Level 3: 5 (71%)

Date	State	Level	Drv OOS
02/04/2026	IL	1	2
06/25/2025	IL	2	0
06/25/2024	IL	3	0
11/02/2023	IA	3	1
09/05/2023	IN	3	0
08/10/2023	MO	3	0
05/15/2023	IL	3	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC209976

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	The Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co.	$750	10/15/2023

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 3

Drivers 3

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 05/29/1987

MCS-150 Filed 20251029 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 250,000

Address 5456 International Parkway, Springfield, IL 62711