Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2270028 · MC-1503131 ·
Daniel Melson
DBA DANIEL MELSON AND SONS
2 power unitsavg 25.7 yrLocal · 2 statesOLIVEHILL, TN96/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1503131 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
25.7Avg age (yr)
1998–2002 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
25.7 yr
Model years 1998–2002 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
14 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2012 — 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
DANIEL MELSON (USDOT 2270028) has a Vektor safety score of 96/100 and a Clear to load 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 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP effective Jun 26, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 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 3, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 20, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DANIEL MELSON's USDOT number?
DANIEL MELSON's USDOT number is 2270028, and its motor carrier number is MC-1503131.
Is DANIEL MELSON authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. DANIEL MELSON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DANIEL MELSON's safety record?
DANIEL MELSON has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 96/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DANIEL MELSON's fleet?
DANIEL MELSON operates 2 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DANIEL MELSON based?
DANIEL MELSON is based in OLIVEHILL, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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