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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Melson Junk & Salvage
DOT 1822522 · Powells Point, NC
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Melson Junk & Salvage (DOT 1822522) is a North Carolina-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Powells Point, NC. As of June 2, 2026 at 12:37 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 "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Thomas Melson
Operating as: Melson Junk & Salvage
DOT Number1822522
MC Number—
Street121 WESTSIDE LANE
City / StatePowells Point, NC 27966
Phone2524912378
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed10/21/2008
Company officerThomas Melson
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
17 yr 7 mo
Since 2008
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
121 WESTSIDE LANE, Powells Point, NC, 27966 · Open in Maps →
121 WESTSIDE LANE, POWELLS POINT, NC, 27966Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2008
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 Thomas Melson authorized to operate?

Thomas Melson'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 Thomas Melson's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Thomas Melson operate?

Thomas Melson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Thomas Melson insured?

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

Has Thomas Melson had any risk indicators?

Thomas Melson 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 Thomas Melson?

Thomas Melson's DOT number is 1822522. 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). Melson Junk & Salvage Safety Record, DOT 1822522. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1822522
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"Melson Junk & Salvage Safety Record, DOT 1822522." Truck Graph, Jun 2, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1822522
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"Melson Junk & Salvage Safety Record, DOT 1822522." Truck Graph. Last modified June 2, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1822522