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TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC

Carrierintel Safety Score: 73/100. 6 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Aug 2026.

DOT 1274187MC 497523ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYOLIVER SPRINGS, TN

COMPANY

Authority since
2007-02-27
MCS-150
2026-04-28 · 900,000 mi (2025)
Fleet
12 units · 12 trailers · 10 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
900,000 mi (2025)

ADDRESS

Physical
4758 KNOXVILLE HWY
OLIVER SPRINGS, TN 37840
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
8654351047
Email
cmelhorn2@aol.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
TIM MELHORN
Title
OWNER

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Household Goods Mover
Cargo types
20
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCoal / CokeGarbage, Refuse, TrashCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilityFarm SuppliesConstructionOther: BRICK
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
266 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
1 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
8.7%
2 / 23 inspections

Carrierintel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

73
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Declared (MCS-150)
12 power units
Unique power units seen
4
+ 1 trailer VINs
Inspections
4
Discrepancy
0.3x

Minimal Risk

1 risk factor · 3 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
9 crashes · 1 fatal · 5 with injuries · 9 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
91% — 21 clean of 23 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
8.7% — driver OOS 2 insp., vehicle OOS 0 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
11 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-04-28

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000

SUMMARY

4.2 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
Low OOS rate 7% (last 24 mo)
91% clean inspections
Active insurance on file

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