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Carrier profile · USDOT 1716783 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Melvin John Simon

DBA Cotton Trucking LLC · Crowley, LA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2007
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (337) 458-0700
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
25K
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
Annual mileage
24,897 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1716783
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Melvin John Simon
DBA
Cotton Trucking LLC
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 12, 2007
Last MCS-150
Feb 23, 2026
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 Melvin John Simon's USDOT number?

Melvin John Simon's USDOT number is 1716783.

Is Melvin John Simon authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Melvin John Simon's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Melvin John Simon's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 23, 2026.

Where is Melvin John Simon located?

Melvin John Simon is located at 235 Blue Rose Drive, Crowley, LA, 70526. Phone: (337) 458-0700.

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