HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/204659-melhorn-sales-service-trucking-company/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MELHORN SALES SERVICE & TRUCKING COMPANY
Doing business as MELHORN TRUCKING CO
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Sep 29, 1988. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (717) 653-1102, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC425596.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC425596 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 4489650 · 91X | $2,000,000 | Apr 1, 2020 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 6 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
0 of 20 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | NY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 12, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 3, 2025 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 21, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 13, 2025 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 24, 2025 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Pennsylvania average covers 99,713 vehicle and 169,210 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 15 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 50.0% | 15.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | 30.0% | 67.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 20.0% | 12.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLILC | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Florence, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Richmond, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Warsaw, IN | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Boggs Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 204659 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC425596 |
| Legal name | MELHORN SALES SERVICE & TRUCKING COMPANY |
| DBA name | MELHORN TRUCKING CO |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 40 |
| Drivers | 25 |
| Annual mileage | 1,922,950 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Sep 29, 1988) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 17, 2025 |
Cargo carried
PassengersLivestockAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about MELHORN SALES SERVICE & TRUCKING COMPANY
What does MELHORN SALES SERVICE & TRUCKING COMPANY's operating authority allow?
MC425596: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about MELHORN SALES SERVICE & TRUCKING COMPANY is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking MELHORN SALES SERVICE & TRUCKING COMPANY?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 204659. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (717) 653-1102, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC425596, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (717) 653-1102
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSMA POULTRY LLC High risk Carrier |
Mount Joy, PA | 3636320 | MC1247810 | 1 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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