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THE MEADOR BOYS EXPRESS INC

DOT 894021MC 388857ActiveInterstateGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.SALEM, IL

COMPANY

Authority since
2006-08-10
MCS-150
2026-01-27 · 2,204,647 mi (2025)
Fleet
24 units · 40 trailers · 24 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
2,204,647 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 77%

ADDRESS

Physical
1923 E MAIN ST
SALEM, IL 62881
Mailing
P O BOX 128
SALEM, IL 62881

CONTACT

Phone
6185489970
Email
jeff@meadorboys.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
DAVID E MEADOR
Title
SECRETARY
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Refrigerated / Produce
Cargo types
13
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction
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
244 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 6 strengths
OOS RATE
4.1%
6 / 145 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
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Minimal Risk

0 risk factors · 6 strengths · 6 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
19 crashes · 0 fatal · 7 with injuries · 18 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
96% — 139 clean of 145 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
4.1% — driver OOS 0, vehicle OOS 6

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
3 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-01-27

INSURANCE

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

SUMMARY

Low OOS rate 2% (last 24 mo)
Low crash rate (2.1 per 100 trucks/yr)
Low violation rate (0.4/insp)
96% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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