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DOT 1542005MC573598Owensville, MO

Mel Express LLC

Authority InactiveIntrastateOwensville, MO 65066

Mel Express LLC has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 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 nameMel Express LLC
DBA—
DOT #1542005
MC #MC573598
CityOwensville
StateMissouri
ZIP65066
Authority age19 yr 9 mo
StatusAuthority Inactive
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authority⚠ Inactive
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed07/29/2025
Company officerMelbern Leroy Branson
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
19 yr 9 mo
Since 2006

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

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

Location

406 GARDEN CLUB DR, Owensville, MO, 65066

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

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 GrantedAug 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Mel Express LLC

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Mel Express LLC authorized to operate?

Mel Express LLC'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 Express LLC's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Mel Express LLC operate?

Mel Express LLC operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Mel Express LLC insured?

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

Has Mel Express LLC had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Mel Express LLC as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Mel Express LLC?

Mel Express LLC's DOT number is 1542005 and MC number is MC573598. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Mel Express LLC Safety Record, DOT 1542005. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1542005
MLA
"Mel Express LLC Safety Record, DOT 1542005." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1542005
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"Mel Express LLC Safety Record, DOT 1542005." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1542005
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