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✗ Not for Hire
No active for-hire authority. Private carriers cannot haul freight for hire.
Melvin Smith
DOT 985897 · Latrobe, PA
Report generated: June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Melvin Smith (DOT 985897) is a Pennsylvania-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Latrobe, PA. As of June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Not for Hire" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Melvin Smith
DOT Number985897
MC Number—
Street4949 PLEASANT UNITY ROAD
City / StateLatrobe, PA 15650
Phone7247668101
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age24 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed08/03/2016
Company officerMelvin Smith
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
24 yr 7 mo
Since 2001
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
4949 PLEASANT UNITY ROAD, Latrobe, PA, 15650 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2001
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 Smith authorized to operate?

Melvin Smith'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 Smith's safety record?

Melvin Smith does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Melvin Smith operate?

Melvin Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Melvin Smith insured?

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

Has Melvin Smith had any risk indicators?

Melvin Smith has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Melvin Smith?

Melvin Smith's DOT number is 985897. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Melvin Smith Safety Record, DOT 985897. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/985897
MLA
"Melvin Smith Safety Record, DOT 985897." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/985897
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