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Melvin Christian Hess Jr

Doing business as Hess Trucking

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · Interstate
  • USDOT310657
  • MC194159
  • LocationFloyds Knobs, IN
  • Fleet1 power units · 1 drivers

Melvin Christian Hess Jr (USDOT 310657, MC-194159) is an interstate motor carrier based in Floyds Knobs, Indiana with 1 power unit and 1 driver reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 12, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-194159CarrierLiability insurance$750,000 on fileRequired: $750,000 · as of May 2026Safety ratingNot rated0 inspections in 24 monthsOut-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders fileRegistration (MCS-150)Updated Aug 8, 202515 months agoProcess agent (BOC-3)On file#1 A+ Agents of Process, Inc.

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 12, 2026

DocketAuthority typeStatus
MC-194159Contract carrierActive

First granted on October 24, 1986 · 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 fileYes / No

Filings on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91XNorthland Insurance Company$750,000Jan 28, 2023
Insurance history: 13 past filings
TypeInsurerEffectiveEndedReason
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Southeastern Insurance CompanyJan 28, 2022Jan 28, 2023Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyAug 9, 2020Jan 28, 2022Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Scottsdale Indemnity CompanyAug 9, 2017Aug 9, 2020Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyAug 9, 2016Aug 9, 2017Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Indemnity CompanyAug 9, 2015Aug 9, 2016Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Indemnity CompanyAug 9, 2014Aug 9, 2015Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Indemnity CompanyApr 16, 2014Aug 9, 2014Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Indemnity CompanyAug 9, 2013May 17, 2014Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)National Indemnity CompanyAug 9, 2012Aug 9, 2013Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Aug 9, 2011Aug 9, 2012Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Indemnity CompanyJan 4, 2006Jan 28, 2006Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)National Indemnity CompanyJul 11, 2005Jan 4, 2006Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Aug 11, 1988Aug 11, 1989Cancel

Process agent (BOC-3)

#1 A+ Agents of Process, Inc., Lone Tree, CO

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes are on file for this USDOT number in the last 24 months.

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

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 August 4, 2020
  2. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 11, 2016
  3. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 6, 2015
  4. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 11, 2014
  5. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 8, 2013
  6. Reinstated — Contract carrier authority
  7. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
  8. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 21, 2005
Show 4 earlier events
  1. Reinstated — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on February 6, 2006
  2. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
  3. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 27, 1987
  4. Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on January 5, 1990

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated August 8, 2025

Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
1
Interstate drivers
1
Miles traveled
102,000 (2024)
Classification
Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials
No
USDOT registered
March 9, 1988
Address
Floyds Knobs, IN

Cargo carried

  • General freight
  • Metal: sheets, coils, rolls
  • Motor vehicles
  • Driveaway / towaway
  • Logs, poles, beams, lumber
  • Building materials
  • Machinery, large objects
  • Fresh produce
  • Oilfield equipment
  • Grain, feed, hay
  • Meat
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities dry bulk
  • Refrigerated food
  • Beverages
  • Paper products
  • Utilities
  • Agricultural / farm supplies
  • Construction

Key facts

  • USDOT number 310657 was registered on March 9, 1988.
  • Operating authority MC-194159 was first granted on October 24, 1986.
  • The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on August 8, 2025.
  • It reported 102,000 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 Northland Insurance Company.
  • Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with #1 A+ Agents of Process, Inc..

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