Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2598592 · MC-912470 ·
Carlos Melendez
DBA MELENDEZ LOGISTICS
1 power unitLOS ANGELES, CA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-912470 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
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No inspection history despite active fleetAn established carrier reporting 1 power units has no roadside inspections — a common shell/paper-carrier signal.Not enough inspection history to rateNo federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. There is no recent safety record to judge this carrier on — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
USDOT registration1111 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 moCrashes · fatal—
No crash recordVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
11 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CARLOS MELENDEZ (USDOT 2598592) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. effective Apr 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier received 0 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 9, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CARLOS MELENDEZ's USDOT number?
CARLOS MELENDEZ's USDOT number is 2598592, and its motor carrier number is MC-912470.
Is CARLOS MELENDEZ authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. CARLOS MELENDEZ is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
How big is CARLOS MELENDEZ's fleet?
CARLOS MELENDEZ operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARLOS MELENDEZ based?
CARLOS MELENDEZ is based in LOS ANGELES, CA.
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