PETER MELANSON TRANSPORT LLC
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TruckCodex risk summary — PETER MELANSON TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3363371) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): PETER MELANSON (Company officer); LAURA MCDANIEL (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3363371/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 3.6% vs peer median 12.5% (better). n=67547 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
Company profile
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InsuranceRLI INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 7, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1077462ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 55 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 40 | 40 | 2 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PETER MELANSON TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in CHARLOTTE, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3363371. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 9 drivers, with 55 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 3.6%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PETER MELANSON TRANSPORT LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 9 drivers, based in Charlotte, NC. Across 41 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 2.4% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
41 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 215% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (32) and NC (9), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
2.4% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (57.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Heil co., Heil, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,547 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 32 | 1 | 3.1% | May 4, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 4, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Heil | 45 | |
| Peterbilt | 17 | |
| Western Star | 13 | |
| Freightliner | 11 | |
| Heil Co., | 3 | |
| Kenworth | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.09 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 1.01 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (55 rows) View all 55 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87754926 | May 4, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87501438 | Apr 4, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 74 BYPASS @ US 601 |
Western Star TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NS1703
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0 | — | No |
| 87292353 | Mar 11, 2026 | SC | 2 | MCCONNELLS SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87246209 | Mar 6, 2026 | SC | 2 | FLORENCE SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87163523 | Feb 27, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87124976 | Feb 24, 2026 | SC | 3 | RIDGEWAY SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87042243 | Feb 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86829486 | Jan 15, 2026 | SC | 2 | WINNSBORO SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 86773544 | Jan 12, 2026 | SC | 2 | CLINTON SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86700565 | Jan 1, 2026 | SC | 2 | RICHBURG SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86655484 | Dec 23, 2025 | SC | 3 | RIDGEWAY SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | No |
| 86466962 | Dec 2, 2025 | SC | 2 | PROSPERITY SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86430906 | Nov 28, 2025 | SC | 3 | RIDGEWAY SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 86430899 | Nov 28, 2025 | SC | 3 | RIDGEWAY SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | No |
| 86349579 | Nov 18, 2025 | SC | 3 | RIDGEWAY SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86348226 | Nov 18, 2025 | SC | 2 | MAYESVILLE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85884064 | Sep 25, 2025 | SC | 1 | ROEBUCK SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 85747943 | Sep 10, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i- |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NH6001
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0 | — | No |
| 85680155 | Sep 4, 2025 | SC | 3 | RIDGEWAY SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85654725 | Aug 30, 2025 | NC | 2 | NC 200 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85618886 | Aug 28, 2025 | SC | 1 | FORT MILL SC |
Western Star TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NS1703
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5KJJAVDVXLLX0673
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0 | — | No |
| 85620863 | Aug 27, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-us-74-bypass-eb-@-rocky-river |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85303427 | Jul 21, 2025 | SC | 2 | FLORENCE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85175797 | Jul 10, 2025 | SC | 2 | NEWBERRY SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84945570 | Jun 13, 2025 | SC | 2 | FORT MILL SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0025527317 | May 13, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107787439 | Jul 18, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0024252653 | Jun 12, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0106609316 | Jun 22, 2021 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 11, 2020 | MC1077462-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT0013651 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 7, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP147557A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 7, 2025 | Mar 7, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP147557A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 7, 2026 | REPLACED |
| GUIDEONE INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P101419 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 7, 2024 | Mar 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GUIDEONE INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P101419 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 7, 2024 | Feb 7, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2230669 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 7, 2021 | Feb 7, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2094754 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 7, 2020 | Feb 7, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 7, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 7, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — GUIDEONE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 7, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GUIDEONE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2025
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Feb 7, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 7, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 11, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGEWAY SC | SC | 6 | 0 |
| FLORENCE SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| FORT MILL SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| UNION | NC | 2 | 0 |
| US601S | NC | 2 | 0 |
| RICHBURG SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| SC PRIMARY | SC | 2 | 0 |
| WINNSBORO SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| NC 200 | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.70(b)(1)(i) | Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1077462
common · ACTIVE · MC
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RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GUIDEONE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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55 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify PETER MELANSON TRANSPORT LLC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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