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MELCAR LTD
DBA: Melcar Underground
Elverson, PA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 866226
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
36.4% OOS · 24 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
866226
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 23, 2000
Annual Mileage
940,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
786 N Manor Rd, Elverson, PA 19520-9473
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Aidan Carolan
Officer 2
Jennifer Seibert
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsPassengersOilfield EquipmentUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
36.4% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
79th 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
2 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | PA | — | — | 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
PA9
MD8
NJ1
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 70 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Truck
4
Flatbed
2
Semi-trailer
2
Dump
1
Equipment Trailer
1
Not Applicable
1
Pickup
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX1SJ127919 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHJ6X4PM154969 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFL6GG217799 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT4NEC94969 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT9MEC13545 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV67LY99685 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Gmc Sierra HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT49LE72RF127907 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLU0X9YJ832485 | 1 | — |
| Ring | — | 1R9S82028PP303183 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Not Applicable · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFL5NG277909 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL2LG187820 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRWF6FKXDV790945 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Talbert | Flatbed · 45 ft | 40FS04520P1042325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Towmaster Inc. | Flatbed · 12 ft | 4KNTT1215YL162532 | 1 | 1 |
| Towmaster | Semi-trailer | 4KNTT1218X | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Belmont Trailers Belmont Trailers LLC | Equipment Trailer · 16 ft | 50PAS1626RL001763 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Bwise Manufacturing Bwise Manufacturing LLC | Dump · 14 ft | 58CB1DC2XNC002530 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMBPDVXSLVL2687 | 1 | — |
| Rampa | Semi-trailer | 5SPTD3026HW200497 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | 3064C01715 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | SAME AS MOTOR CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRWF6FKXDV790945 |
PA AG99606 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2018C00896 | LAUREL MD | II | 2 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TOWMASTER INC. |
3C7WRNFL5NG277909 4KNTT1215YL162532 |
PA ZYT5263 NJ T35N7X |
| 391.11B1-A | OOSAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | 2379C00733 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 2 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TOWMASTER |
3C7WRTCL2LG187820 4KNTT1218X |
PA VBH4827 NJ T34P5Y |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | 3247C00891 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRWF6FKXDV790945 |
PA AG99606 |
| March 2, 2026 | XL00098269 | PA, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX1SJ127919 |
PA AH40909 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | M643000125 | WEST CHESTER PA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDLU0X9YJ832485 |
PA AH00981 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| October 22, 2025 | 2410C00527 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNFL6GG217799 |
PA ZTR7943 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 15, 2025 | XL00081480 | POTTSTOWN PIKE @ WHITELAND WOO, PA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBPDVXSLVL2687 |
IA LR0741 |
| August 11, 2025 | XL00089156 | BRISTOL RD MEASURING 304 FEET, PA | I | 2 | 1 | MELCAR LTD | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BELMONT TRAILERS |
1FD0W5HT4NEC94969 50PAS1626RL001763 |
PA ZRA6128 PA XRC5776 |
| 391.41A-FPC | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 19, 2025 | 3056C00127 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 1 | 1 | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TALBERT |
1FUJA6CV67LY99685 40FS04520P1042325 |
PA AG99603 PA PT119J6 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
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