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CHRISTOPHER MELTON

DOT 1004805
MC 797809
Entity Carrier
1017 SUNRISE CIR, ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
1004805
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Overview

CHRISTOPHER MELTON is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Sep 2026, based in Ashland City, Tennessee. It operates a fleet of 7 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer and Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
40%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedSep 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 14.3
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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17 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

12
Inspections, 24 mo
10
Violations, 24 mo
3
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-03-25
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit 1)
2025-11-13
392.2-SLLTL — State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2025-09-02
393.9A-LSLIWR — Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-09-02
396.5B-HWSL — Hubs - Wheel seal leaking (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-09-02
390.21TC-MC — Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color (Unit 1)
2025-05-12
393.130C — Improper restraint/securement of item (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-03-28
393.201A-VSP — Van/OT Trailers - Side Panels damaged completely through in the bay area with sagging lower rail (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-03-28
393.23-LEU — Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-03-28
393.43A-TSV — Air Brake - Inoperable or missing trailer supply valve (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-03-28
393.203E-CBP — Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units7
Drivers6
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-797809

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHRISTOPHER MELTON authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 1004805 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does CHRISTOPHER MELTON carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is CHRISTOPHER MELTON's safety rating?
CHRISTOPHER MELTON does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does CHRISTOPHER MELTON operate?
It runs 7 power units with 6 drivers on file.

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Physical Address
1017 SUNRISE CIR
ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015
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