Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
25 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1810877 · MC-658024 ·
Melkan Express LLC
25 power unitsavg 9 yrMulti-region · 10 statesCLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-658024 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
25Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
20Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.0Avg age (yr)
1999–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9 yr
Model years 1999–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
6 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
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
MELKAN EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 1810877) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY effective Sep 18, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 43 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 22 vehicle-level and 43 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 25 power units and 25 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 9, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MELKAN EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
MELKAN EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 1810877, and its motor carrier number is MC-658024.
Is MELKAN EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. MELKAN EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MELKAN EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
MELKAN EXPRESS LLC has a 31.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 90 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is MELKAN EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
MELKAN EXPRESS LLC operates 25 power units and 25 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MELKAN EXPRESS LLC based?
MELKAN EXPRESS LLC is based in CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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