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MEL PRICE CO INC

USDOT 439282 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: MELVIN L. PRICE General Freight Intermodal Containers Other (STORAGE CONTAINERS) Based in DANVILLE, IL Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

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.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Sep 22, 2011
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file CT CORPORATION SYSTEM Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MELVIN L. PRICE
Cargo: General Freight, Intermodal Containers, Other (STORAGE CONTAINERS)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MEL PRICE CO INC (USDOT 439282)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): MELVIN L. PRICE (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — CT CORPORATION SYSTEM

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/439282/
As of: Jul 20, 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 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

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=281617 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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

CT CORPORATION SYSTEM

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 439282
In FMCSA records since Mar 14, 1991 (~35y)
MC / docket MC283772
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MELVIN L. PRICE
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Intermodal Containers, Other (STORAGE CONTAINERS)
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 200,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (217) 442-9092
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1938 N BOWMAN AVENUE RD
DANVILLE, IL 61832
Mailing
PO BOX 1637
DANVILLE, IL 61834
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 439282
In FMCSA records since Mar 14, 1991 (~35y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 200,000 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%
Active liability insurance
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 2 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

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

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
6
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MEL PRICE CO INC is a corporation based in DANVILLE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 439282. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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.

Risk intelligence

Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0.

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

Compared against 281,617 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,617 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 281,617 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 1
Trailer 1
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
79329543 Aug 3, 2023 IN 2 —
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P567769 · 1M1AK06Y47N016470
10 393.9(a), 393.45(d), 396.17(c) Yes
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILU190031168 Nov 12, 2021 IL 0 1 No No Injury
ILU130216628 Oct 22, 2013 IL 0 1 No No Injury
IL0007092839 May 20, 2010 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0006306331 Oct 13, 2004 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN990002609_ Nov 15, 1999 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL02179521 May 23, 1990 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC283772
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110166532 91X $750,000 Sep 22, 2011 On file ACTIVE
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110166532 CARGO — Mar 22, 2006 May 20, 2011 CANCELLED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110166532 CARGO — Mar 22, 2005 Mar 22, 2006 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110166532 BIPD/Primary — Mar 22, 2005 Oct 22, 2011 CANCELLED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110166532 BIPD/Primary — Mar 22, 2005 Sep 22, 2011 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110166532 CARGO — Mar 22, 2005 May 5, 2006 CANCELLED
BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION CLP 2150 628 CARGO — Dec 14, 1994 Mar 22, 2005 REPLACED
BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION CAP 1817 736 BIPD/Primary — Dec 14, 1994 May 15, 2005 CANCELLED
BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION CAP 1817 736 BIPD/Primary — Dec 14, 1994 Mar 22, 2005 REPLACED
BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION CLP 2150 628 CARGO — Dec 14, 1994 May 15, 2005 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 22, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Sep 22, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. May 20, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. May 5, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. Apr 12, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Mar 22, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. May 15, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  8. May 15, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  9. Apr 27, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Mar 22, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  11. Mar 22, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  12. Apr 24, 1995
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 4 1
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MEL PRICE CO INC

  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 MEL PRICE CO INC

Is MEL PRICE CO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MEL PRICE CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 439282 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MEL PRICE CO INC's safety rating? ▾
MEL PRICE CO INC 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 MEL PRICE CO INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for MEL PRICE CO INC 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 MEL PRICE CO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MEL PRICE CO INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, 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 MEL PRICE CO INC based? ▾
MEL PRICE CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1938 N BOWMAN AVENUE RD, DANVILLE, Illinois 61832. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MEL PRICE CO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. MEL PRICE CO INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC283772). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does MEL PRICE CO INC operate? ▾
MEL PRICE CO INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers 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 MEL PRICE CO INC had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MEL PRICE CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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.

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