Allentown, PA
DOT 4398265MC 17261801 trucks1 drivers
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 8 months (since February 27, 2026)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($750,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed May 14, 2026. Next update due by May 2028.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
| Form | Class | Insurance carrier | Policy # | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | Primary | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc | CA 0066648 | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Coverage | On record with FMCSA |
|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) required | $750,000 |
| Liability (BIPD) on file | $750,000 |
| Cargo insurance | Not on file |
FMCSA insurance file as of November 15, 2026.
Filings are the active or pending insurance policies FMCSA lists for this company; our copy refreshes nightly. Coverage amounts are not shown per policy.
From FMCSA's authority history (its current Motus system, plus the older L&I history it froze on May 14, 2026). "First granted" is the earliest grant on record; "on record since" is the earliest action FMCSA has when the grant itself is older than its electronic records. "Active since" is the latest grant or reinstatement, so a lapse that FMCSA reinstated restarts the clock.
From FMCSA's Safety Measurement System files, October 2024 to October 2026. Crash counts include crashes the carrier didn't cause. Out-of-service rates use only inspections that checked the driver or the vehicle.
Every roadside inspection in FMCSA's file for USDOT #4398265: when, where, and which vehicles (type, make, VIN) the inspector recorded.
THC compares FMCSA's files every night and keeps what changed. Tracked since October 30, 2026, last compared November 15, 2026.
Noticed by THC November 13, 2026 (changed after our November 12, 2026 copy)
Liability insurance on file changed
$1,000,000 → $750,000
Why it may matter: For-hire carriers must keep liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA to keep authority active.
What it doesn't show: This does not show why: the policy may have lapsed, or the company may be switching insurers.
Next step: Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm it with the insurance company directly.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 5, 2026 (changed after our November 4, 2026 copy)
Revocation or suspension order
Order dated December 4, 2026 · Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice
Why it may matter: FMCSA issues these orders when, for example, insurance lapses or a fine goes unpaid. Authority may stop being active.
What it doesn't show: Orders can be withdrawn or fixed later. Check whether authority is active now.
Next step: Run a live check, and confirm with the company using the phone number on its FMCSA record.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Dates are when THC noticed the change in FMCSA's files, not when it happened, unless FMCSA's file gives the date. FMCSA's files can lag behind FMCSA's own systems. Check this record on FMCSA SAFER · Daily FMCSA change reports
Yes. USDOT 4398265 (Mels Towing and Recovery INC) is active, with active for-hire carrier operating authority under MC 1726180 (FMCSA authority file, November 15, 2026).
FMCSA's authority history shows Mels Towing and Recovery INC's common carrier authority was first granted on February 27, 2026 and is active.
Our daily record doesn't include Mels Towing and Recovery INC's safety rating. Run a free live check to see FMCSA's current rating. Most carriers are "Not Rated", which is normal: it means FMCSA has never done a full audit.
In FMCSA's safety data for October 2024 to October 2026, Mels Towing and Recovery INC had 2 roadside inspections. It had no reportable crashes.
Yes, it looks up to date. FMCSA's records show it was last filed May 14, 2026. The next update is due by May 31, 2028.
Yes. FMCSA's records show liability (BIPD) insurance on file for Mels Towing and Recovery INC ($750,000 on file). Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you before the load.
From public FMCSA records (the Company Census File, FMCSA's daily authority and insurance file and its monthly Safety Measurement System inspection and crash files). Trucking Help Center is not FMCSA and is not affiliated with this company. Records can change daily: run a live check, and confirm every load by calling the phone number on file. Is this your company and something looks wrong? Update your MCS-150 with FMCSA; our copy refreshes nightly.
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 8 months (since February 27, 2026)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($750,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed May 14, 2026. Next update due by May 2028.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
