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Carrier profile · USDOT 2270028 · MC1503131 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Daniel Melson

DBA Daniel Melson and Sons · Olivehill, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2012
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (731) 412-8062
2
Power units
1
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
75K
Annual miles
14 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
—
National 22.26% · 2 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 4 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
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
MC1503131
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jun 26, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
Annual mileage
75,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2270028
MC / docket
MC-1503131
Legal name
Daniel Melson
DBA
Daniel Melson and Sons
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 6, 2012
Last MCS-150
Aug 20, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Daniel Melson's USDOT number?

Daniel Melson's USDOT number is 2270028 and its docket number is MC1503131.

Is Daniel Melson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Daniel Melson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Daniel Melson's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 20, 2024.

What insurance does Daniel Melson carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp.

Where is Daniel Melson located?

Daniel Melson is located at 550 Melson Way, Olivehill, TN, 38475. Phone: (731) 412-8062.

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