Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1287673 · MC-1182165 ·
Chris L Melvin
DBA CARLY TRUCKING
1 power unitavg 7 yrLocal · 1 statesTRUSSVILLE, AL68/100
NO OPERATING AUTHORITYMC-1182165 NO AUTHORITY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
2018–2020 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7 yr
Model years 2018–2020 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
CHRIS L MELVIN (USDOT 1287673) has a Vektor safety score of 68/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. effective Dec 9, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 30, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHRIS L MELVIN's USDOT number?
CHRIS L MELVIN's USDOT number is 1287673, and its motor carrier number is MC-1182165.
Is CHRIS L MELVIN authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. CHRIS L MELVIN is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHRIS L MELVIN's safety record?
CHRIS L MELVIN has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).
How big is CHRIS L MELVIN's fleet?
CHRIS L MELVIN operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHRIS L MELVIN based?
CHRIS L MELVIN is based in TRUSSVILLE, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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