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HB MELLOTT ESTATE INC
Warfordsburg, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 10847 · MC 357525
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-357525 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
American Zurich Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5.6% OOS · 24 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC357525
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP6510980
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
10847
MC Number
MC-357525
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
November 23, 2011
Annual Mileage
1,004,829 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
100 Mellott Dr Suite 100, Warfordsburg, PA 17267
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Nick Ecker
Officer 2
Michael Sappenfield
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.6% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
14th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | SC | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 2, 2024 | VA | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Dawn · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ6
MD4
NY4
PA3
KY1
MI1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 47 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Flatbed
3
Truck
2
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG50J239425 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5LDLT7747 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5GT8PEC91414 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X5LM670365 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT3PED49461 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT8MEC73957 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24830171538889 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96295M702147 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Gm GM515 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1HTKJPVM6NH510634 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTE482C7E3815922 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford F-650 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 3FRNX6FC1FV723493 | 1 | 1 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYDC4823GE086456 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | 5L50000196 | GENESEO NY | I | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRNX6FC1FV723493 |
PA ZHX0234 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | H206619497 | SOUTH MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP PA | III | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC5LDLT7747 |
PA ZVC1652 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | 0S14303464 | MIDDLESBORO, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC5LDLT7747 |
PA ZVC1652 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | SPOII05221 | NJ, NJ | II | — | — | MOT | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5HT3PED49461 |
PA ZYE2001 |
| March 12, 2026 | 1997C00440 | CLEAR SPRING MD | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5GT8PEC91414 |
PA ZWX3595 |
| January 23, 2026 | 0321C00591 | SYKESVILLE MD | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC5LDLT7747 |
PA ZVC1652 |
| January 21, 2026 | N306602135 | ON I-80 E MM 281, PA | III | 1 | — | WELDON MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW DORS |
1NKWGGGG50J239425 5JYDC4823GE086456 |
NJ AY415T PA PT1038X |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | SPC3051314 | PREBLE NY | III | 1 | — | MELLOTT COMPANY | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5GT8PEC91414 |
PA ZWX3595 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | 2156C01182 | FROSTBURG MD | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1NKWGGGG50J239425 13N24830171538889 |
PA AG78789 PA PT024D3 |
| October 23, 2025 | PSC1350937 | PRINCETON WV | II | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5HT8MEC73957 |
PA ZSV2616 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MOT | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| MELLOTT COMPANY | 2 | January 13, 2026 |
| WELDON MATERIALS | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| KASTROCK SERVICES | 1 | August 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 26, 2005 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 6, 2004 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
| November 15, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 15, 2004 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2004 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 12, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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