Trucking Companies in Melba, ID
Melba, ID has 19 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Idaho's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
19 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Melba, ID.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Melba, ID freight market
Melba, ID is home to 19 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 19 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Melba carriers is 2.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Melba carrier population contributes to Idaho's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Melba shows 20 single-truck operators (105.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 36 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 12 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Melba carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 19 Melba carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Melba, ID
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 19 of 19 total carriers.
Youngs Riverfront Ranch has operated for 16.2y with 7 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Vanderbros Hauling LLC has operated for 3.5y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Snake River Honey has operated for 17.2y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kramer E Kramer has operated for 4.0y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
T K Oil INC has operated for 25.4y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
W M D Exprezz LLC has operated for 1.3y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Turn N Burn LLC has operated for 16.4y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Boom Boom Transportation LLC has operated for 2.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Melba Valley Farms LLC has operated for 1.3y with 2 power units and 6 drivers under Carrier authority.
Black Cloud Express LLC has operated for 2.8y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Melba carriers — complete directory
19 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Youngs Riverfront Ranch Melba, ID | - | 2017150 | 7 | 16.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 02 | Vanderbros Hauling LLC Melba, ID | - | 3994092 | 3 | 3.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Snake River Honey Melba, ID | - | 1864847 | 3 | 17.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Kramer E Kramer Melba, ID | - | 3893972 | 3 | 4.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | T K Oil INC Melba, ID | - | 926503 | 3 | 25.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | W M D Exprezz LLC Melba, ID | MC1705289 | 4358756 | 3 | 1.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Turn N Burn LLC Melba, ID | MC703679 | 1985286 | 2 | 16.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Boom Boom Transportation LLC Melba, ID | MC1637130 | 4196485 | 2 | 2.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Melba Valley Farms LLC Melba, ID | MC1661745 | 4349794 | 2 | 1.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Black Cloud Express LLC Melba, ID | MC1569809 | 4110319 | 1 | 2.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Mitchell E Shaul Melba, ID | - | 1983072 | 1 | 16.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Blackstock Trucking LLC Melba, ID | - | 4334844 | 1 | 1.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Kelly Crew Transport LLC Melba, ID | MC12530 | 2978048 | 1 | 9.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Metalhead Transportation Melba, ID | MC1237083 | 2388117 | 1 | 13.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Rafter Tl Transport LLC Melba, ID | MC1294228 | 3700006 | 1 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | L Kurt Smith Melba, ID | MC673802 | 1665872 | 1 | 18.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | John Laurenson Melba, ID | MC443803 | 872517 | 1 | 26.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | L & L Grim Farms LLC Melba, ID | MC1706378 | 2471913 | 1 | 12.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Slash C Livestock LLC Melba, ID | MC1547605 | 4060995 | 1 | 3.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Melba trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Melba, Idaho?
Melba, ID has 19 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 19 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Melba?
The average fleet size among Melba carriers is 2.0 power units. Approximately 20 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Melba carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Melba-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Melba trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Melba?
Melba's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 19 Melba carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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