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Melton Truck Lines Inc
- USDOT
- 34666
- Docket
- MC100666, FF008474
- Website
- Melton Truck Lines Inc
Updated November 7, 2026
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
9.6
- Communication
-
9.6
- Timeliness
-
9.6
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 19
- Friendly
- 17
- Easy to Work With
- 16
- On Time Delivery
- 15
- Consistent Tracking
- 15
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 15
- Knowledgeable
- 15
- Good Delivery Condition
- 13
- Clean Equipment
- 10
- Easy to Onboard
- 7
- Strong Driver Communication
- 6
Negative Flags
- Late Pickup
- 1
- Late Delivery
- 1
- Fraud
- 1
Overview
Melton Truck Lines Inc is a 1,395-truck interstate flatbed and step deck carrier in Tulsa, OK. Rated 4.8/5 by 21 shippers. Carrier authority active since Jan 1984 (MC100666, USDOT 34666), satisfactory safety rating, insurance on file. Lanes: McShan, AL → Westland, MI; Princeton, ID → Westland, MI; Mcminnville, OR → Westland, MI.
About Melton Truck Lines Inc
Provided by the carrier
Melton Truck Lines has been recognized as a leader in the flatbed trucking industry for over 71 years, renowned for its expansive fleet of modern, safe, and meticulously maintained equipment. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, award-winning transportation services to shippers nationwide. With full coverage across North America, Melton caters to over 5,000 customers, with an impressive 98% on-time pick-up and delivery record.
With over 45 years of experience in cross-border shipping, and the longest history of international through-trailer service among all United States flatbed carriers, Melton is recognized as one of the most dependable international flatbed carriers in the industry.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 1395 | 2459 | 0 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seen on the road
2,771 roadside inspections across 49 states
- Texas 505
- New Mexico 256
- California 194
- Oklahoma 140
- Tennessee 139
- Missouri 113
- Utah 105
- Arkansas 98
- Ohio 82
- Illinois 80
- North Carolina 77
- Colorado 74
- Kentucky 63
- Alabama 57
- Georgia 57
- South Carolina 52
- Louisiana 49
- Mississippi 48
- Florida 45
- New York 44
- Arizona 41
- Indiana 39
- Montana 38
- Kansas 36
- Iowa 35
- Nebraska 32
- Pennsylvania 31
- Washington 31
- Nevada 29
- Wyoming 24
- West Virginia 20
- South Dakota 19
- Virginia 17
- Maryland 15
- Wisconsin 13
- Oregon 12
- Michigan 9
- Maine 6
- Minnesota 6
- Idaho 4
- Massachusetts 4
- North Dakota 4
- Vermont 4
- Delaware 3
- New Hampshire 3
- New Jersey 3
- Rhode Island 3
- Alaska 2
- Connecticut 2
Equipment seen at inspections
- Flatbed 309
- Step Deck 219
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Motor Vehicles
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Construction
Truck Types
- Flatbed
- Step Deck
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Cross-Border
- Hazardous Materials
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 134,942,625 (2025)
- Electronic Tracking
- 67% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Media
Lanes
This information was provided by Melton Truck Lines Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 01/18/1984 (42 years, 9 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 904 | 191 | 0 | 2.62 | 18.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 232 | 60 | 0 | 1.37 | 19.7% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 55 | 7 | 0 | 0.05 | 2.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 20 | 10 | 0 | 0.03 | 1.4% |
| Controlled Substances | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 5 | 16 | 21 | 42 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 15 | 30 | 66 | 111 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 2771 | 19 | 0.69% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 1660 | 291 | 17.53% | 22.26% |
Inspections recorded across 49 states. See which states
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Great West Casualty Co
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- MCP99036A
- Effective Date
- 12/01/2024
Bond Coverage
- Bond Type
- Surety Bond
- Company Name
- Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
- Policy Limit
- $75,000
- Policy Number
- 105997965
- Effective Date
- 10/01/2013
Reviews
Write a ReviewWilliam C - Verified Shipper
“Supply Chain and Logistics Manager”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Clean Equipment
- Knowledgeable
We’ve had an excellent experience working with Melton Transportation. Their team is professional, dependable, and proactive in communication, which makes coordinating shipments smooth and stress-free. It’s clear that Melton takes pride in service and safety, and that commitment shows in every interaction. We value the partnership and look forward to continuing to work with them. Highly recommend Melton Transportation for anyone looking for reliable, top-quality transportation services.
- Lanes
- Waller, TX to Savannah, GA
- Waller, TX to Fairfax, IA
- Waller, TX to Fall River, MA
- Waller, TX to Bemidji, MN
- Waller, TX to Mankato, MN
- Waller, TX to China Grove, NC
- Freight Details
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Christopher M - Verified Shipper
“Full Truckload from McShan, AL to Westland, MI”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Very pleasant! Easy to quote and book loads with Melton
- Lanes
- McShan, AL to Westland, MI
- Princeton, ID to Westland, MI
- Mcminnville, OR to Westland, MI
- Freight Details
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
CATHY L - Verified Shipper
“ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
I HAVE BEEN WORIKING WITH MELTON TRUCK LINES FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THEY HAVE PROVIDED US WITH CONSISTENT RATES, EXCELLENT DRIVERS AND OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE.
- Lanes
- Tulsa, OK to Sioux City, IA
- Freight Details
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Shipper from Georgia
“Melton Truck Lines has been a great addition to our customer support!”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Melton Truck Lines helps our company maintain our on-time performance with our customer. Knowing I can count on them for consistent, on-time deliveries has alleviated a lot of pressure on the project. They care about the load they are transporting and the relationships they build.
- Lanes
- Broken Arrow, OK to Houston, TX
- Broken Arrow, OK to Rhome, TX
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Construction
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Boris D - Verified Broker
“Excellent Cross-Border Carrier”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 9/10
- On Time Pickup
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Friendly
Working with Melton has become very regular for our team. We utilize Melton for cross-border services and the service level has been exceptional. Communication is very easy which is very important for cross-border. Overall a very good carrier to work with.
- Lanes
- Tijuana, BC to Sterling, VA
- Freight Details
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Building Materials
- Construction
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional