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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 2278308Last checked 3h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
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Driver qualification violation on record
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DOT 2278308MC778265Vidor, TX

Melvin Block

DBA: Budget Movers

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateVidor, TX 77662

Melvin Block 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 Block
DBABudget Movers
DOT #2278308
MC #MC778265
CityVidor
StateTexas
ZIP77662
Authority age14 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed02/29/2012
Company officerMelvin Block
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
100.0%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
14 yr 3 mo
Since 2012

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

1475 RICKEY LANE, Vidor, TX, 77662

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Inspection history

1 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 100.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
100.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
8/12/2024TXLevel I12OOS

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
1 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 (100%)·1v
Vehicle Maintenance
1 (100%)·1v
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 GrantedFeb 2012
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Melvin Block

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Melvin Block authorized to operate?

Melvin Block'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 Block's safety record?

Melvin Block 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 Block operate?

Melvin Block operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Melvin Block insured?

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

Has Melvin Block had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Melvin Block?

Melvin Block's DOT number is 2278308 and MC number is MC778265. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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