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Carrier profile · USDOT 2815520 · MC-938699 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

MEL POWERS

DBA MEL'S TRUCKING

1 power unitsLocal · 1 statesCUTLER, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-938699 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.0Avg age (yr)
2007–2015 · vPIC
Call dispatch(707) 391-3251Email dispatchMGDMEL@GMAIL.COM

Carrier verification summary for MEL POWERS

MEL POWERS (USDOT 2815520) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.

MEL POWERS (USDOT 2815520) holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.

MEL POWERS (USDOT 2815520) has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 19, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.

MEL POWERS (USDOT 2815520) has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

MEL POWERS (USDOT 2815520) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

MEL POWERS (USDOT 2815520) reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 5, 2024.

MEL POWERS (USDOT 2815520) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration10 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Not yet decoded

Identity stabilityStable

10 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Frequently asked

What is MEL POWERS's USDOT number?

MEL POWERS's USDOT number is 2815520, and its motor carrier number is MC-938699.

Is MEL POWERS authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, MEL POWERS is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is MEL POWERS's safety record?

MEL POWERS has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 2 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: 2 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 MEL POWERS's fleet?

MEL POWERS operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MEL POWERS based?

MEL POWERS is based in CUTLER, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.

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