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Carrier profile · USDOT 2815520 · MC938699 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Mel Powers

DBA Mel's Trucking · Cutler, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2015
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (707) 391-3251
2
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
156K
Annual miles
11 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% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
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
MC938699
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Sep 19, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
156,100 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2815520
MC / docket
MC-938699
Legal name
Mel Powers
DBA
Mel's Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 13, 2015
Last MCS-150
Oct 5, 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 Mel Powers's USDOT number?

Mel Powers's USDOT number is 2815520 and its docket number is MC938699.

Is Mel Powers authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Mel Powers's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Mel Powers's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 5, 2024.

What insurance does Mel Powers carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company.

Where is Mel Powers located?

Mel Powers is located at 38592 Rd 116, Cutler, CA, 93615. Phone: (707) 391-3251.

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