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MICHAEL L MELTON
DBA: Michael L Melton Trucking
Redding, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1995903 · MC 705245
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2010
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-705245 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 31, 2019; first granted March 10, 2010 (16 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC705245
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA00733522
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1995903
MC Number
MC-705245
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 17, 2010
Authority First Granted
March 10, 2010
Authority Reinstated
December 31, 2019
Annual Mileage
127,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Redding, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA8
OR1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N248205D1563565 | 8 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2GD322550 | 6 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXKD499811 | 3 | — |
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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | ND7X008203 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49XXKD499811 13N248205D1563565 |
CA ZP63903 CA SMICRAZ |
| March 5, 2026 | NF37001885 | CORDELIA IF, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49XXKD499811 13N248205D1563565 |
CA ZP63903 CA SMICRAZ |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | NFDX001354 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | I | — | — | MICHAEL L MELTON TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49XXKD499811 13N248205D1563565 |
CA ZP63903 CA SMICRAZ |
| June 18, 2025 | NEZF002332 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF, CA | II | — | — | ASTEC INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49X2GD322550 13N248205D1563565 |
CA XP58576 CA SMICRAZ |
| May 28, 2025 | UCVI002738 | CORDELIA IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X2GD322550 |
CA XP58576 |
| February 24, 2025 | AP43450293 | ASHLAND OR | I | 1 | — | MICHAEL MELTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49X2GD322550 13N248205D1563565 |
CA XP58576 CA SMICRAZ |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 10, 2024 | UDK7003520 | CORDELIA IF, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49X2GD322550 13N248205D1563565 |
CA XP58576 CA SMICRAZ |
| August 23, 2024 | NEL1003092 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49X2GD322550 13N248205D1563565 |
CA XP58576 CA SMICRAZ |
| May 23, 2024 | N9PD003741 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49X2GD322550 13N248205D1563565 |
CA XP58576 CA SMICRAZ |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASTEC INC | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| MICHAEL MELTON | 1 | February 24, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 27, 2017 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 7, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 6, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 10, 2010 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 21, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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