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Carrier profile · USDOT 980670 · MC013845 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Timothy A Melvin

DBA Frank Russell and Son Trucking · West Frankfort, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (618) 218-4388
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
35K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
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 0 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
0
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
MC013845
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Aug 4, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company · $750,000
  2. —Cargo · Great West Casualty Co.

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 Hire
Cargo carried
Household GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Annual mileage
35,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
980670
MC / docket
MC-13845
Legal name
Timothy A Melvin
DBA
Frank Russell and Son Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 27, 2001
Last MCS-150
Jan 2, 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 Timothy A Melvin's USDOT number?

Timothy A Melvin's USDOT number is 980670 and its docket number is MC013845.

Is Timothy A Melvin authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Timothy A Melvin's safety record?

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

How big is Timothy A Melvin's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 2, 2026.

What insurance does Timothy A Melvin carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Timothy A Melvin located?

Timothy A Melvin is located at 1436 Garretts Prairie Road, West Frankfort, IL, 62896. Phone: (618) 218-4388.

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