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Carrier profile · USDOT 1004805 · MC797809 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Christopher Melton

DBA Melton Hauling · Ashland City, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2002
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLivestock+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (615) 483-0339
7
Power units
6
Drivers
12
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
261K
Annual miles
24 yr
Registered
84
/ 100
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 40.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
40.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 12 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 1.91 per 1M mi
Total inspections
12
Driver inspections
12
Vehicle inspections
5
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC797809
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Incline Casualty Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7
Power units
7
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
261,464 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1004805
MC / docket
MC-797809
Legal name
Christopher Melton
DBA
Melton Hauling
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 14, 2002
Last MCS-150
Sep 11, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
6 (5)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Christopher Melton's USDOT number?

Christopher Melton's USDOT number is 1004805 and its docket number is MC797809.

Is Christopher Melton authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Christopher Melton's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 12 roadside inspections, a 40.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Christopher Melton's fleet?

7 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 11, 2026.

What insurance does Christopher Melton carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Incline Casualty Company.

Where is Christopher Melton located?

Christopher Melton is located at 1017 Sunrise Cir, Ashland City, TN, 37015. Phone: (615) 483-0339.

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