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Carrier profile · USDOT 2270028 · MC-1503131 · Updated 06/13/2026
DANIEL MELSON
DBA DANIEL MELSON AND SONS
2 power unitsLocal · 2 statesOLIVEHILL, TN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1503131 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
24.5Avg age (yr)
2001–2002 · vPIC
Carrier verification summary for DANIEL MELSON
DANIEL MELSON (USDOT 2270028) is unrated by Vektor because the deterministic FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of 06/13/2026.
DANIEL MELSON (USDOT 2270028) holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of 06/13/2026.
DANIEL MELSON (USDOT 2270028) has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot row is available as of 06/13/2026.
DANIEL MELSON (USDOT 2270028) has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed 06/13/2026.
DANIEL MELSON (USDOT 2270028) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of 06/13/2026.
DANIEL MELSON (USDOT 2270028) reports 2 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated 08/20/2024.
DANIEL MELSON (USDOT 2270028) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed 06/13/2026.
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Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration1414 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo100.0100.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Awaiting VIN decode
Identity stabilityStable
14 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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?
As of 2026-06-13, 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 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
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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