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Carrier profile · USDOT 1004805 · MC-797809 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON
DBA MELTON HAULING
7 power unitsavg 13.9 yrRegional · 4 statesASHLAND CITY, TN74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-797809 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.9Avg age (yr)
2005–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration2424 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.040.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.9 yr
Model years 2005–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
24 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON (USDOT 1004805) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Sep 6, 2012 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 7 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 16, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON's USDOT number?
CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON's USDOT number is 1004805, and its motor carrier number is MC-797809.
Is CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON's safety record?
CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 19 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON's fleet?
CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON operates 7 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON based?
CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON is based in ASHLAND CITY, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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