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Melvin Petersen Jr

Doing business as Petersen Trucking

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · Interstate
  • USDOT1112935
  • MC456809
  • LocationAtlantic, IA
  • Fleet2 power units · 2 drivers

Melvin Petersen Jr (USDOT 1112935, MC-456809) is an interstate motor carrier based in Atlantic, Iowa with 2 power units and 2 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 11, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-456809CarrierLiability insurance$750,000 on fileRequired: $750,000 · as of May 2026Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Apr 3, 2013Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders fileRegistration (MCS-150)Updated Mar 23, 202519 months agoProcess agent (BOC-3)On fileJoy B. Fitzgerald Resident Agent, Inc.

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 11, 2026

DocketAuthority typeStatus
MC-456809Contract carrierActive

First granted on May 29, 2003 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA legacy licensing records (last updated May 2026); filings may have changed since

  • Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
  • Liability (BIPD) on file$750,000
  • Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
  • Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91XAuto Owners Insurance Company$750,000Jan 27, 2018
Insurance history: 20 past filings
TypeInsurerEffectiveEndedReason
Liability (BIPD)Continental Western Insurance Co.Jan 27, 2017Jan 27, 2018Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyJan 27, 2016Jan 27, 2017Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyJan 27, 2015Jan 27, 2016Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyJan 27, 2014Jan 27, 2015Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyJan 27, 2013Jan 27, 2014Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyJan 27, 2012Jan 27, 2013Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyMay 2, 2011Jan 27, 2012Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyJan 27, 2011May 2, 2011Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyOct 26, 2010Jan 28, 2011Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyJan 28, 2010Oct 26, 2010Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanySep 28, 2009Jan 28, 2010Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyAug 10, 2009Sep 28, 2009Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyJan 28, 2009Aug 10, 2009Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyJun 18, 2008Jan 14, 2009Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyFeb 9, 2008Jun 18, 2008Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyFeb 9, 2007Feb 9, 2008Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyAug 1, 2006Feb 9, 2007Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyFeb 9, 2006Aug 1, 2006Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyFeb 9, 2005Feb 9, 2006Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Great West Casualty Co.May 8, 2003Feb 9, 2005Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

Joy B. Fitzgerald Resident Agent, Inc., Des Moines, IA

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

2
Inspections
0 with no violations
0.0%
Driver out-of-service
0 of 2 inspections
—
Vehicle out-of-service
0 of 0 inspections
0
Crashes
0 fatal · 0 injury · 0 tow-away

Inspected most often in: Iowa (1), Ohio (1).

Most recent inspection on file: April 14, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated April 3, 2013)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

  1. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 25, 2018
  2. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 27, 2016
  3. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 23, 2015
  4. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 22, 2014
  5. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 17, 2013
  6. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 19, 2012
  7. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on April 6, 2011
  8. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 26, 2011
Show 12 earlier events
  1. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on October 28, 2010
  2. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 21, 2010
  3. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on September 28, 2009
  4. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 7, 2009
  5. Reinstated — Contract carrier authority
  6. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
  7. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on June 12, 2008
  8. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 6, 2008
  9. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 2, 2007
  10. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on July 12, 2006
  11. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 6, 2006
  12. Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on January 20, 2009

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated March 23, 2025

Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
2
Interstate drivers
2
Miles traveled
285,000 (2024)
Classification
Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials
No
USDOT registered
March 31, 2003
Address
Atlantic, IA

Cargo carried

  • General freight
  • Liquids / gases
  • Intermodal containers
  • Livestock
  • Chemicals
  • Agricultural / farm supplies
  • Insecticide

Key facts

  • USDOT number 1112935 was registered on March 31, 2003.
  • Operating authority MC-456809 was first granted on May 29, 2003.
  • The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on March 23, 2025.
  • It reported 285,000 vehicle miles traveled in 2024.
  • One insurance filing is on file in FMCSA’s legacy licensing records (as of May 2026), including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Auto Owners Insurance Company.
  • It had 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 0 inspections recorded no violations.
  • Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on April 3, 2013.
  • Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Joy B. Fitzgerald Resident Agent, Inc..

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