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Mlc Crane Services

Mesa, AZ

DOT# 3106324 | Est. 2018 (8 yrs)
68

Trust Score

Mixed

FMCSA data ↓

5

Power Units

5

Drivers

Est. 2018 (8 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

MLC CRANE SERVICES is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 2018. Based in MESA, AZ, They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Box Truck.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Mlc Crane Services operates the following equipment types:

Box Truck

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 5 0 0 5

Fleet Size Classification: 3-5 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

Mlc Crane Services is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:

Other

Operations Scope

Intrastate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 5

MCS-150 Mileage: 70,000 miles (2023)

Driver Information

5

Total Drivers

5

CDL Drivers

5

Intrastate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by MLC CRANE SERVICES

2 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2025.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Western Star, Peterbilt. Critical out-of-service rate. More than 1 in 4 inspections is finding park-it issues. FMCSA intervention is likely. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
2
Avg age
OOS (24 mo)
1
Open recalls
0
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
Vehicle type Count Share
STRAIGHT TRUCK 2 100%
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Western Star 1 50%
Peterbilt 1 50%
License plates on file (2 shown)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
CAA26G AZ WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK 2 May 2025
MLC005 AZ PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 Dec 2024
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
5KKMALDVXCPBP8677 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2012 Western Star 4900
Diesel DD13 engine · Class 8
Last seen May 2025 · 2 insp · 1 OOS
1NPSX7EX6ED220142 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2014 Peterbilt 365
ISX 11.9/12 engine · Class 8
Last seen Dec 2024 · 1 insp · 0 OOS

Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.

Dispatch Services in AZ

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Safety Performance

D

Below Average

Above average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

3

Inspections

24 months

11

Violations

Total found

1

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 7.4%

✓ Better than national average (-7.4%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3%
Nat'l avg: 21.7%

✗ Worse than national average (+11.7%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
05/13/2025 AZ Full 4 1
12/06/2024 AZ Driver Only 1
11/27/2024 AZ Full 6

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

11 Total Violations 3 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
0
0 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
0
0 violations per inspection 1 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 33.3% (1 / 3)

Is Mlc Crane Services Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public FMCSA and U.S. Treasury records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee; always confirm on the official FMCSA SAFER site.

Our read on this carrier
Worth a Closer Look
A few things are worth checking before you hire this carrier or give them a load.
Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Shares owners with 3 shut-down carriers
The same person or people also run one or more carriers that are no longer active. This is sometimes a sign of a company re-registering to leave a bad record behind — verify who you're really dealing with.
Trucks fail roadside inspections often (33%)
33% of this carrier's roadside inspections ended with a truck or driver ordered off the road — well above the ~21% national average. Higher means more safety problems.
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

These checks use public U.S. government records — the carrier's license status, safety-inspection and crash history, ownership links, and the U.S. Treasury sanctions list — refreshed automatically. A flag doesn't prove wrongdoing; it's a prompt to verify before you do business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does MLC CRANE SERVICES operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MLC CRANE SERVICES is inferred to operate: Box Truck.

Is MLC CRANE SERVICES's authority currently active?

MLC CRANE SERVICES currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has MLC CRANE SERVICES been in business?

MLC CRANE SERVICES has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2018, making their authority approximately 8 years, 4 months old.

Where is MLC CRANE SERVICES located?

MLC CRANE SERVICES is physically located at 8531 E GARY ST, MESA, AZ 85207.

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How does a fleet like MLC CRANE SERVICES find qualified CDL drivers to hire in AZ?

Most fleets in AZ source drivers through a combination of: (1) ATS-listed job posting boards (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, CDLLife), (2) driver recruiting agencies that pre-screen candidates, (3) state-specific CDL school relationships, and (4) referral bonuses from current drivers. Average hire-cost in 2026 is $8,234–$20,729 per driver when factoring in recruiting spend, onboarding, and turnover. Read O Trucking's driver hiring guide for AZ for benchmarks, average wages, and FMCSA hiring compliance requirements.

How do I verify a freight broker before hauling for them?

Before booking a load with any broker, verify: (1) active MC broker authority on FMCSA SAFER, (2) active BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust fund on FMCSA L&I, (3) double-brokering history via broker-credit reports, (4) days-to-pay reputation through carrier forums. O Trucking maintains an FMCSA-licensed broker directory with AZ-based brokers — see our broker directory for AZ.

68 / 100

Carrier Trust Score

Mixed

Computed from FMCSA public data — how this is calculated →

Active operating authority No reportable crashes (24 mo) High OOS rate 33.3%

Roadside Inspection History 3 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

MLC CRANE SERVICES has been inspected 3 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in AZ. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 33%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLS3 (State/local laws — Speeding 11-14 mph over limit) — 1 times in this window.

Severity
Drive on Out-of-service rate
Date State Level Violations OOS
2025-05-13 AZ Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 4 OOS · 1
2024-12-06 AZ Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2024-11-27 AZ Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 6

Carrier History & Continuity

Research signals that connect this carrier to other USDOT entities — useful for shippers, brokers, and insurers performing due diligence.

Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (3)

Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.

About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.

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