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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 868 days (since Mar 3, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 3550238 Inactive AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: DONNELL THOMAS MELVIN Based in VALDOSTA, GA Grade F · 51
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Mar 3, 2024
Blockers
  • Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 868 days (since Mar 3, 2024).
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Company officer: DONNELL THOMAS MELVIN
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3550238)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Inactive
Officer(s): DONNELL THOMAS MELVIN (Company officer)

Blockers:
  • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 868 days (since Mar 3, 2024).

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3550238/
As of: Jul 19, 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 F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 51/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Inactive · 30/100

Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Mar 3, 2024.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240357 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Do not book.

Recent changes

  • Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Mar 3, 2024

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3550238
In FMCSA records since Jan 14, 2021 (~5y)
Company officer DONNELL THOMAS MELVIN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 109,581 mi
Contact & address
Physical
3818 OLD VINE WAY
VALDOSTA, GA 31605
Mailing
3818 OLD VINE WAY
VALDOSTA, GA 31605-7962
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3550238
In FMCSA records since Jan 14, 2021 (~5y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 109,581 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in VALDOSTA, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3550238. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 3 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Valdosta, GA. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 3 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet); 1 driver.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,357 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,357 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,357 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change

Record Changes

    • Status ACTIVE INACTIVE
      FMCSA Company Census
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 1
Reitnouer 1
Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
80377439 Dec 6, 2023 GA 3 INTERSTATE HWY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79916700 Oct 10, 2023 FL 2 MCSAP HCC I-75 HAMILTON 4 393.25(f), 393.95(f), 393.9(a) Yes
79081265 Jun 28, 2023 FL 2 MCSAP HCC I-75 HAMILTON 1 390.21T(b) No
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC1188736 common INACTIVE
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 PDF
Feb 11, 2021 MC1188736-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 54-292980-00 BIPD/Primary Jan 28, 2023 Mar 3, 2024 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA955620351 BIPD/Primary Jan 28, 2022 Jan 28, 2023 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA955620351 BIPD/Primary Jan 28, 2022 Mar 6, 2023 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WMC1902487 BIPD/Primary Feb 3, 2021 Feb 3, 2022 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WMC1902487 BIPD/Primary Feb 3, 2021 Jan 28, 2022 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 11, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Mar 11, 2024
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Mar 3, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Mar 6, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  5. Jan 28, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  6. Feb 3, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jan 31, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jan 28, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
MCSAP HCC I-75 HAMILTON FL 2 1
INTERSTATE HWY GA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.25(f) Stop lamp violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC

Is MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC an active motor carrier?
MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC carries the FMCSA status "Inactive" on its USDOT 3550238 registration. Refer to the warnings banner and authority records below to see the full picture.
What is MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety rating?
MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC had?
3 roadside inspections are on file for MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC's out-of-service rate?
MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3818 OLD VINE WAY, VALDOSTA, Georgia 31605. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC have valid operating authority?
MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC operate?
MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MELVIN TRANSPORTATION LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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