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DANIEL MELSON
DBA: Daniel Melson And Sons
Olivehill, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2270028 · MC 1503131
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1503131 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1503131
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA00277644
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2270028
MC Number
MC-1503131
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 20, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 6, 2012
Authority Granted
July 3, 2023
Annual Mileage
75,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Olivehill, TN
Email
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS3
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPCG91LH02901 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG12LJ55010 | 2 | 1 |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | :H20571726 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 732991 | 1 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | 1028012811 | MS, MS | I | 5 | 1 | DANIEL MELSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
1FUJAPCG91LH02901 732991 |
TN 4471J11 AL 41A1T9H |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| March 4, 2026 | 1017012271 | ALCORN COUNTY, MS | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNK |
1FUJBBCG12LJ55010 :H20571726 |
TN W2154HY AL 41A1T9R |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| July 26, 2025 | 1017011924 | ALCORN COUNTY, MS | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNK |
1FUJBBCG12LJ55010 NA |
TN V4498HY TN U386921 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | I036460059 | WAYNESBORO TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJAPCG91LH02901 |
TN 4471J11 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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