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CHEF MERITO LLC
CarrierIntel Score: 77/100. 16 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 2040454ActiveIntrastate Non-HazmatVAN NUYS, CA
COMPANY
Authority since
—
MCS-150
2025-08-20 · 4,245 mi (2025)
Fleet
11 units · — trailers · 11 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
4,245 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
7915 SEPULVEDA BLVD
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
Mailing
Same as physical
CONTACT
Phone
8187870100
Email
kathy.rosales@chefmerito.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
KATHY ROSALES
Title
OFFICE MANAGER
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Other
Cargo types
1
Other: SPICES, SASONINGS
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
196 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Insurance not verified
Federal insurance records may not cover this carrier's operation type. Verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
8.7%
2 / 23 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
77
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 3 strengths · 4 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
1 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 1 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
91% — 21 clean of 23 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
8.7% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 2 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
No operating authority on file
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-08-20
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
Insurance not verified — Federal insurance records may not cover this carrier's operation type. Verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
SUMMARY
Low OOS rate 7% (last 24 mo)
No crashes in the last 24 months
91% clean inspections
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