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DOT 682980Lebanon, KY

Melvin Beard

DBA: Melvin Beard Trucking

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateLebanon, KY 40033

Melvin Beard 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. The company has recorded 1 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameMelvin Beard
DBAMelvin Beard Trucking
DOT #682980
MC #
CityLebanon
StateKentucky
ZIP40033
Authority age29 yr 2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed10/22/2024
Company officerMelvin Beard
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
29 yr 2 mo
Since 1997

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

280 COWHERD ROAD, Lebanon, KY, 40033

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Inspection history

1 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 0.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
0.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/14/2025KYLevel II00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
1 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 (100%)

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 GrantedMar 1997
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Melvin Beard

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Melvin Beard authorized to operate?

Melvin Beard'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 Melvin Beard's safety record?

Melvin Beard has 1 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Melvin Beard operate?

Melvin Beard operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Melvin Beard insured?

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

Has Melvin Beard had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Melvin Beard as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Melvin Beard?

Melvin Beard's DOT number is 682980. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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