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PETER MELANSON TRANSPORT LLC
Charlotte, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3363371 · MC 1077462
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1077462 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Rli Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2.5% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 3.4% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1077462
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy LFT0013651
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3363371
MC Number
MC-1077462
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 29, 2019
Authority Granted
March 11, 2020
Annual Mileage
865,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
716 Eustis Place, Charlotte, NC 28214
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Peter Melanson
Officer 2
Laura Mcdaniel
Cargo Types
Liquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
35
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate3.4% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
2.5% of 40 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
5th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
6 of 31 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 42 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 42 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 42 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 42 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | SC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC35
NC10
Fleet & Equipment (30)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
16
Tank
9
Semi-trailer
4
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTSA4328L7103877 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X37N664276 | 7 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FUJGNDR6CDEM5400 | 6 | — |
| 2018 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTSA4322J7601277 | 6 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4422H7600745 | 5 | — |
| 2004 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442547H67792 | 5 | — |
| Western St | Tractor | 5KKXAFAV2EPFV2401 | 5 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442287H72440 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV6KLJW4480 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5EJ410846 | 3 | — |
Show all 30 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X8LJ387127 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB432757H68946 | 3 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB442357H68704 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4420L7109302 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV8GLHF5007 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X36N893104 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX7N664274 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442897H74839 | 2 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 5HTSA432217601277 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 4700 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV6LLLX1318 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV6LLLX1321 | 2 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KJJAVDVXLLX0673 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGNDR0CDBK2758 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FUJGNDROCDBK2758 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGPDRXCDBE8209 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X16N893103 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1ND788098 | 1 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HT5A4421R7166309 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4421R7166309 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4426R7166466 | 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 (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | 0194006934 | HARTSVILLE SC | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
5KJJAVDV6LLLX1318 5HTAB432757H68946 |
NC VW5182 ME 269734D |
| 393.24C-L | Lighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 172.602B3-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required. | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| August 8, 2026 | 0006903246 | MONROE NC | II | — | — | BP PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT HEIL |
1FUJGNDR6CDEM5400 5HTSA432217601277 |
NC VW1045 ME 5352227 |
| August 4, 2026 | 0328001224 | RIDGEWAY SC | III | 1 | — | PETER MELANSON TRANSPORT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
5KJJAVDV6LLLX1318 5HTAB432757H68946 |
NC VW5182 ME 269734D |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | 0248009378 | LATTA SC | II | — | — | MOTIVE ENTERPRISES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XKZD49X8LJ387127 5HTAB432757H68946 |
NC VV1501 ME 269734D |
| April 4, 2026 | 0006862454 | US 74 BYPASS @ US 601, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
5KJJAVDVXLLX0673 5HTAB442897H74839 |
NC NS1703 ME 5478817 |
| March 11, 2026 | 0314005818 | MCCONNELLS SC | II | 1 | — | BUCKEYE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XP5DB9X37N664276 5HTSA4322J7601277 |
NC NS1706 ME 5352227 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | 0217009712 | FLORENCE SC | II | — | — | CHASE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
5KJJAVDV8GLHF5007 5HTAB442547H67792 |
NC NS1702 ME 5231763 |
| February 27, 2026 | 0006851861 | I 85 AT US 321, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL |
1XP5DB9X37N664276 5HTSA432217601277 |
NC NS1706 ME 5352227 |
| February 24, 2026 | 0328001040 | RIDGEWAY SC | III | 1 | — | PETER MELANSON TRANSPORT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPXD49X1ND788098 5HTSA4426R7166466 |
NC NM3565 ME 5275947 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | 0006846978 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,, NC | III | — | — | PM TRANSPORT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1FUJGNDR6CDEM5400 5HTSA4328L7103877 |
NC VW1045 ME 5352228 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PM TRANSPORT LLC | 4 | February 12, 2026 |
| GLOBAL | 3 | June 13, 2025 |
| CHASE | 2 | March 6, 2026 |
| CHARLOTTE SOUTH TERMINAL | 2 | November 18, 2025 |
| KINDER MORGAN | 2 | August 28, 2025 |
| BP PRODUCTS | 1 | August 8, 2026 |
| MOTIVE ENTERPRISES | 1 | May 4, 2026 |
| BUCKEYE | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| BUCKEYE CHARLOTTE II | 1 | January 1, 2026 |
| BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA | 1 | August 30, 2025 |
| BP | 1 | August 27, 2025 |
| TUCKER | 1 | July 21, 2025 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 11, 2020 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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