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Carrier profile · USDOT 1274187 · MC-497523 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC
12 power unitsavg 10.2 yrRegional · 6 statesOLIVER SPRINGS, TN82/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-497523 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.2Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.2 yr
Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 1274187) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 13, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 16 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 12 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 28, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 1, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 1274187, and its motor carrier number is MC-497523.
Is TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 23 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC operates 12 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC based?
TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC is based in OLIVER SPRINGS, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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