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Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Mel Brink
DOT 2617818 · Salida, CA
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Authorized for hire?
Active insurance?
Safety record clean?
No fraud flags?
No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Mel Brink (DOT 2617818) is a California-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Salida, CA. As of June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Mel Brink
DOT Number2617818
MC Number
Street5055 DRIFTWOOD DR
City / StateSalida, CA 95368
Phone2099881298
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age11 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed
Company officerMel Brink
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)
Contract (for-hire)
Broker
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
11 yr 1 mo
Since 2015
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
5055 DRIFTWOOD DR, Salida, CA, 95368 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2015
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mel Brink authorized to operate?

Mel Brink'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 Mel Brink's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Mel Brink operate?

Mel Brink operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Mel Brink insured?

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

Has Mel Brink had any risk indicators?

Mel Brink has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Mel Brink?

Mel Brink's DOT number is 2617818. 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). Mel Brink Safety Record, DOT 2617818. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2617818
MLA
"Mel Brink Safety Record, DOT 2617818." Truck Graph, Jun 5, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2617818
Chicago
"Mel Brink Safety Record, DOT 2617818." Truck Graph. Last modified June 5, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2617818