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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Melching INC
DOT 525861 · Muskegon, MI
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Melching INC (DOT 525861) is a Michigan-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Muskegon, MI. As of June 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: driver qualification violation on record; 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 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Melching INC
DOT Number525861
MC Number—
Street3662 AIRLINE ROAD
City / StateMuskegon, MI 49444
Phone6168371214
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age33 yr
MCS-150 filed12/03/2025
Company officerDouglas Melching
Power units6
Total drivers5
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 33.3% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
6
Fleet
Drivers
5
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
33.3%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
33 yr
Since 1993
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
3 insp (100%)· 3 viol
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 33.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
8/27/2025MII00Pass
6/26/2025MIII00Pass
11/1/2024MIII23OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
3662 AIRLINE ROAD, Muskegon, MI, 49444 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1993
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 Melching INC authorized to operate?

Melching INC'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 Melching INC's safety record?

Melching INC has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Melching INC operate?

Melching INC operates 6 power units with approximately 5 drivers.

Is Melching INC insured?

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

Has Melching INC had any risk indicators?

Melching INC has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Melching INC?

Melching INC's DOT number is 525861. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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