DBA: MELTON HAULING
CHRISTOPHER JOE MELTON
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 25.0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 50.0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 6
Trailers: 5 (5 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
1017 SUNRISE CIR, ASHLAND CITY, TN, 37015
Phone Number
(615) 483-0339
Mailing Address
1017 SUNRISE CIR, ASHLAND CITY, TN, 37015
Cell Phone
(615) 483-0339
Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
INDIVIDUAL
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-06 | BIPD/Primary | GWP98875A | $1,000,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | - | - | ACTIVE |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
National avg: 20.72%
Above average
20 inspections · 5 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
50.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
2 inspections · 1 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (20 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 1785005634 | 3 | AL | 1 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | I023K22187 | 2 | TN | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKAD49X... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | CV41884167 | 3 | KY | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XP5DB9X... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | I033EA0079 | 3 | TN | 1 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKAD49X... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | I3A1400072 | 3 | TN | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | S198003953 | 3 | KY | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKYDP9X... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 1021012467 | 2 | MS | 3 | 2 | KW 1XKYDP9X... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | I038420058 | 3 | TN | 0 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X... |
| May 28, 2025 | CV42953943 | 2 | KY | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKAD49X... |
| May 12, 2025 | 1018011914 | 2 | MS | 1 | 1 | KW 1XKAD49X... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | I5Z3041985 | 2 | TN | 4 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKAD49X... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | L753000014 | 1 | KY | 8 | 0 | KW 1XKAD49X... |
| May 21, 2024 | I033HJ0317 | 3 | TN | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AW07Y... |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 1021011945 | 2 | MS | 6 | 3 | KW 1XKAD49X... |
| Dec 14, 2023 | CV44394465 | 2 | KY | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AW07Y... |
| Nov 6, 2023 | TFAD000126 | 3 | TN | 1 | 0 | KW 1XKAD49X... |
| Oct 4, 2023 | CV41882530 | 2 | KY | 3 | 0 | PTRB 1XP5DB9X... |
| Aug 14, 2023 | TFFH000013 | 3 | TN | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKAD49X... |
| Jul 31, 2023 | TFAD000111 | 3 | TN | 1 | 0 | KW 1XKAD49X... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | TCJQ000893 | 3 | TN | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AW07Y... |
Mar 25, 2026
1785005634
Mar 10, 2026
I023K22187
Dec 3, 2025
CV41884167
Nov 13, 2025
I033EA0079
Nov 12, 2025
I3A1400072
Nov 5, 2025
S198003953
Sep 2, 2025
1021012467
Jun 26, 2025
I038420058
May 28, 2025
CV42953943
May 12, 2025
1018011914
Mar 28, 2025
I5Z3041985
Jun 27, 2024
L753000014
May 21, 2024
I033HJ0317
Apr 29, 2024
1021011945
Dec 14, 2023
CV44394465
Nov 6, 2023
TFAD000126
Oct 4, 2023
CV41882530
Aug 14, 2023
TFFH000013
Jul 31, 2023
TFAD000111
Jun 6, 2023
TCJQ000893
Total Inspections
20
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
20
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | TN0400238221 | TN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 5, 2021 | TN0102893623 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 7, 2019 | TN0102560975 | TN | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Feb 5, 2017 | TN0101547378 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 19, 2016 | TN0101179120 | TN | Fatal | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Dec 21, 2015 | MS9008150001 | MS | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Mar 28, 2025
TN • TN0400238221
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Feb 5, 2021
TN • TN0102893623
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 7, 2019
TN • TN0102560975
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Feb 5, 2017
TN • TN0101547378
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 19, 2016
TN • TN0101179120
Fatal
1
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Dec 21, 2015
MS • MS9008150001
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
1
Injury Crashes
5
Total Crashes
6
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
14
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 4 | OK |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
OKControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 20 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 7 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Trailers | 5 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
7
6 owned
Trailers
5
5 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
6
Driver Inspections
2
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
INDIVIDUAL
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
7
Power Units
7
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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