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MEKTRON TRANSPORTATION LLC

Carrierintel Safety Score: 0/100. 25 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Oct 2026.

DOT 1906865MC 684299ActiveNew Entrant: revoked — refused audit · 2010-11-16 (rescinded 2019-04-12)Motor CarrierInterstateGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.COLUMBIA, SC

COMPANY

Authority since
2024-01-05
MCS-150
2026-03-27 · 90,000 mi (2025)
Fleet
5 units · 4 trailers · 1 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
90,000 mi (2025)

ADDRESS

Physical
1122 LADY STREET 3RD FLOOR
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Mailing
455 HENSLOWE LANE
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29170

CONTACT

Phone
8033487503
Email
mektron.transportation@gmail.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
KENNETH HENDERSON
Title
OWNERPRESIDENT

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
20
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersPassengersMeatGarbage, Refuse, TrashU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilityConstructionOther: HANGERS, PLASTIC PRO
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
207 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
25.9%
7 / 27 inspections

Carrierintel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

0
out of 100
Needs Attention
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Declared (MCS-150)
5 power units
Unique power units seen
3
+ 6 trailer VINs
Inspections
6
Discrepancy
0.6x

Elevated Risk

3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
1 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 1 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
74% — 20 clean of 27 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
25.9% — driver OOS 2 insp., vehicle OOS 6 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
New Entrant: revoked — refused audit · 2010-11-16 (rescinded 2019-04-12)
Authority Events
5 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-03-27

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

Severe OOS rate 38% (last 24 mo)
10.0 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
3.0 violations per inspection
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

INDUSTRY REPORTS

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  • Methodology — Where the data comes from and how the Safety Score and Risk Grade are built.

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