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✗ Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 791229✓ Last checked 14h ago
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DOT 791229New Haven, IN

David Melcher

DBA: Advanced Grain Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateNew Haven, IN 46774

David Melcher has a fleet of 7 power units and 7 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameDavid Melcher
DBAAdvanced Grain Farms
DOT #791229
MC #—
CityNew Haven
StateIndiana
ZIP46774
Authority age27 yr 4 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/04/2024
Company officerDavid Allen Melcher
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
7
Power units
Drivers
7
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
27 yr 4 mo
Since 1999

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

13931 HARPER ROAD, New Haven, IN, 46774

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJan 1999
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

David Melcher

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is David Melcher authorized to operate?

David Melcher's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is David Melcher's safety record?

David Melcher does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does David Melcher operate?

David Melcher operates 7 power units with approximately 7 drivers.

Is David Melcher insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has David Melcher had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for David Melcher as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for David Melcher?

David Melcher's DOT number is 791229. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). David Melcher Safety Record, DOT 791229. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/791229
MLA
"David Melcher Safety Record, DOT 791229." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/791229
Chicago
"David Melcher Safety Record, DOT 791229." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/791229
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