Perry Melvin Trucking Safety Record
DOT# 1362752 · Clinton, NC 28328 · 9103858542
Legal name: Perry Lee Melvin
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 10/24/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Perry Melvin Trucking (DOT# 1362752) in Clinton, North Carolina has 18 inspections on record with 31 violations and a 55.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 31 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 18 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/08/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 09/18/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 06/06/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/13/2024 | SC | 2 | 0 |
| 08/12/2024 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| 07/19/2024 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 06/06/2024 | NC | 5 | 0 |
| 11/20/2023 | NC | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-OCT-25 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.