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MELHORN SALES SERVICE & TRUCKING COMPANY
DBA: Melhorn Trucking Co
Mount Joy, PA
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 4 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 204659 · MC 425596
Conditional
Active 24 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-425596 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Conditional
0.0% OOS · 29 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 4 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 24 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 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
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC425596
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy 4489650
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
204659
MC Number
MC-425596
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
April 10, 2002
Annual Mileage
1,922,950 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1010 West Main St, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Astin J. Melhorn
Officer 2
Korina King
Cargo Types
PassengersLivestockFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service5
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 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
3 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 25, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| December 13, 2024 | IN | 1 | — | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 1, 2024 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY10
PA7
IL2
IN2
OH2
CT1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (36)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 40 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~20
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
14
Semi-trailer
10
Flatbed
9
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Other Trailer
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X7SD730838 | 4 | — |
| 2008 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJCRAV38DZ86373 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG20D484843 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 52 ft | 1RNF52A25MR055307 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 52 ft | 1RNF52A263R009032 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X39J255047 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2KD613287 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4RD685005 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2T9FL3AB5CA133225 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2T9FL5AB5CA133211 | 2 | — |
Show all 36 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJCRAV96PW09493 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0623RH600403 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPED49X2SD730837 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG80D271444 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 52 ft | 1RNF52A219R022909 | 1 | — |
| Reit | Semi-trailer | 1RNF52A21PR062692 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 52 ft | 1RNF52A25TR075779 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 52 ft | 1RNF52A26CR026011 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 52 ft | 1RNF52A27MR055308 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 52 ft | 1RNF52A289R022910 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 52 ft | 1RNF52A294R009947 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X37J178091 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1MD743497 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3MD743677 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5LD640629 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5LD704720 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2T9FL3AB2CA133232 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2T9FL3AB7CA133229 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 2T9FL3ABXCA133222 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 2T9FL5AB3DA133435 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2T9FL5AB5CA133208 | 1 | — |
| Alutrecin | Semi-trailer | 2T9GL5AB6HA133021 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5JL6KG606938 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL1JG376780 | 1 | — |
| 2020 M.h. Eby, Inc | Other Trailer · 30 ft | 4A2MG3023L1020193 | 1 | — |
| Pequ | Semi-trailer | 4JADT6107AG120449 | 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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | M694000170 | BROWNSTOWN PA | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1NPXGGGG20D484843 1RNF52A219R022909 |
PA AG70769 PA PT1255P |
| June 23, 2026 | SPE3110189 | GROVELAND NY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPED49X7SD730838 2T9FL3AB5CA133225 |
PA AH40881 ON P5846B |
| April 21, 2026 | F508611154 | TIOGA TWP PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ALUTREC |
1XPXD49X2KD613287 2T9FL3AB5CA133225 |
PA AH38856 ON P5946B |
| February 18, 2026 | SPE3021189 | BATAVIA NY | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1NPED49X2SD730837 2T9FL3AB7CA133229 |
PA AH63203 ON S5345H |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | SPE3110001 | BATH NY | III | 1 | — | MAPLE LODGE FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPXD49X1MD743497 2T9FL5AB5CA133208 |
PA AG98152 ON J6310S |
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 12, 2026 | SPC3051304 | PREBLE NY | III | — | — | MELHORN SALES, SERVICE &TRUCKING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWD49X39J255047 1RNF52A27MR055308 |
PA AH00340 PA PT401K4 |
| December 3, 2025 | 3298001348 | ROOTSTOWN OH | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPED49X7SD730838 1RNF52A25TR075779 |
PA AH40881 PA PT124X5 |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| November 21, 2025 | 9571002029 | ANGOLA IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJCRAV96PW09493 1RNF52A294R009947 |
PA AH68737 PA PT2672J |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| November 13, 2025 | 3221000267 | THORNVILLE OH | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJCRAV38DZ86373 1RNF52A25MR055307 |
PA AG66878 PA PT401K3 |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| October 24, 2025 | T903529714 | 91.4, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REIT |
1XPXD49X5LD704720 1RNF52A21PR062692 |
PA AH50765 PA PT841P3 |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MAPLE LODGE FARMS | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| MELHORN SALES AND SERVICES | 1 | January 9, 2025 |
| JOHNATHON SWARDS | 1 | December 16, 2024 |
| GOSHEN PULLET SITE 2, HOUSE 10 AVIA | 1 | September 24, 2024 |
| MAPLE LODGE | 1 | April 3, 2024 |
| PUGLISI EGG FARM | 1 | March 5, 2024 |
| HILLANDALE IOWA | 1 | February 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 13, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2002 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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