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60/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Melvin Patterson
DOT 2914723 · Columbus, OH
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Melvin Patterson (DOT 2914723) is a Ohio-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Columbus, OH. As of June 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; unsafe driving violation 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 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Melvin Patterson
DOT Number2914723
MC Number—
Street5788 RIVERTON RD
City / StateColumbus, OH 43232-1649
Phone6144969192
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age9 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed09/09/2025
Company officerMelvin Patterson
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●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
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
33.3%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
9 yr 10 mo
Since 2016
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (33%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 33.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/30/2024OHIII00Pass
4/24/2025OHIII00Pass
11/18/2025OHII10OOS
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—OH03Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
5788 RIVERTON RD, Columbus, OH, 43232-1649 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 2016
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 Melvin Patterson authorized to operate?

Melvin Patterson'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 Patterson's safety record?

Melvin Patterson has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Melvin Patterson operate?

Melvin Patterson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Melvin Patterson insured?

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

Has Melvin Patterson had any risk indicators?

Melvin Patterson has a risk score of 60/100 (High Risk) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Melvin Patterson?

Melvin Patterson's DOT number is 2914723. 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). Melvin Patterson Safety Record, DOT 2914723. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2914723
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"Melvin Patterson Safety Record, DOT 2914723." Truck Graph, Jun 8, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2914723
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