HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/305514-oneal-melton-and-sons-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
O'NEAL MELTON AND SONS INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC146010
No risk signals found
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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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (731) 584-2764, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC146010.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC146010 | — | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAL80103 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC146010 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-L80103 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 1, 2008 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC146010 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 106081724 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Apr 1, 2014 | 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 2 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
0 of 7 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | IL | 1 | 2 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 19, 2025 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 14, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 28, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 5, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 3, 2025 | TN | 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 Tennessee average covers 76,674 vehicle and 133,842 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 50.0% | 18.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | 50.0% | 64.1% |
4 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLUV | 1 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 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 Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | TN | 0 | 2 |
| May 28, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 305514 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC146010 |
| Legal name | O'NEAL MELTON AND SONS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 917,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 30, 1990) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 17, 1987 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Commodities Dry BulkOtherSand And Salt
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC146010: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC146010: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about O'NEAL MELTON AND SONS INC
Is O'NEAL MELTON AND SONS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. O'NEAL MELTON AND SONS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does O'NEAL MELTON AND SONS INC's operating authority allow?
MC146010: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about O'NEAL MELTON AND SONS INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking O'NEAL MELTON AND SONS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 305514. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (731) 584-2764, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC146010, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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