What is Melvas Transport's safety grade?

Melvas Transport 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 Melvas Transport have?

Melvas Transport has 6 inspections on record with a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 12 violations.

Has Melvas Transport been involved in any crashes?

Melvas Transport has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Melvas Transport have active authority and insurance?

Melvas Transport has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Melvas Transport Safety Record

DOT# 4195039 · Kingsville, TX 78363 · 3614551666

Legal name: Jesus Manuel Garcia

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/08/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Melvas Transport (DOT# 4195039) in Kingsville, Texas has 6 inspections on record with 12 violations and a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

6 Inspections

50.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 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 50.0%

Carrier: 50.0% (3 of 6) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 6) National: 6.4%

28% OOS rate better than 28% of carriers in Texas

27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Texas

Violation Categories · 12 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.

12 total violations across 6 inspections

3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 6 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 2 states: IN, TX

Level 2: 4 (67%) Level 3: 2 (33%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
03/08/2026	IN	3	0
01/01/2026	TX	2	0
12/12/2025	TX	2	0
09/14/2025	TX	3	0
12/10/2024	TX	2	2
08/05/2024	TX	2	1

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 MC1617321

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Accredited Specialty Insurance Company	$750	04/04/2025

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 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 02/15/2024

MCS-150 Filed 20251231 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 24,704

Address 916 E Warren Ave, Kingsville, TX 78363