Melvin Trucking LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2370500 · Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 · 2015755965
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/13/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Melvin Trucking LLC (DOT# 2370500) in Perth Amboy, New Jersey has 14 inspections on record with 21 violations and a 7.1% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. 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 · 21 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 · 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/02/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/04/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 11/19/2024 | PA | 1 | 0 |
| 10/30/2024 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/26/2024 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/15/2024 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/31/2024 | PA | 0 | 1 |
| 12/02/2023 | NJ | 0 | 1 |
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 | Accredited Specialty 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.