HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2174567-melvin-d-platero/ · Checked 2026-10-19 20:16 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MELVIN D PLATERO
Doing business as MP TRUCKING
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (209) 275-8746, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC755282.
- 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) | MC755282 | — | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) Policy CCA002625600 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 18, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
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 10 · California avg 19.8%
1 of 16 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | UT | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 29, 2026 | US | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | CA | 3 | 12 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jan 19, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | 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 California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 driver inspections of all California-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
12 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 22 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 41.7% | 16.6% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | 41.7% | 71.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 8.3% | 3.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 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 |
| Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1ALBV | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) improperly aimed Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39324DL | 1 | 0 |
| Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209ESPSLA | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 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 California column is the mix across all California-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2174567 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC755282 |
| Legal name | MELVIN D PLATERO |
| DBA name | MP TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 125,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 19, 2011 · 15 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages
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.
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Questions about MELVIN D PLATERO
What does MELVIN D PLATERO's operating authority allow?
MC755282: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MELVIN D PLATERO is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MELVIN D PLATERO?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2174567. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (209) 275-8746, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC755282, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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