MELVIN CHRISTIAN HESS JR is a motor carrier based in FLOYDS KNOBS, IN registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 310657 and MC number 194159. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since March 1988, a span of roughly 38 years. MELVIN CHRISTIAN HESS JR reports a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes U.S. Mail, Building Materials, Commodities Dry Bulk, Machinery, Large Objects, and Motor Vehicles. Recent inspections have been recorded in IN. Operating authority is active for: contract carrier.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for MELVIN CHRISTIAN HESS JR.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 194159 | None | Active | None | — |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2023-01-28 00:00:00 |
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