Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 646839 ·
Mel Dawson Inc
DBA DAWSON OIL COMPANY
4 power unitsavg 8.6 yrLocal · 2 statesROCKLIN, CA100/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
21 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.6Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · 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 peersTypical
8.6 yr
Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
30 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
127 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
MEL DAWSON INC (USDOT 646839) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 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. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 68 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 62 vehicle-level and 45 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 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 4 power units and 16 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 22, 2025. 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 MEL DAWSON INC's USDOT number?
MEL DAWSON INC's USDOT number is 646839.
Is MEL DAWSON INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. MEL DAWSON INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is MEL DAWSON INC's safety record?
MEL DAWSON INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 129 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MEL DAWSON INC's fleet?
MEL DAWSON INC operates 4 power units and 16 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MEL DAWSON INC based?
MEL DAWSON INC is based in ROCKLIN, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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