License Plate AL 1189836 (Alabama) — Chris L Melvin
USDOT 1287673 · 2018 Peterbilt 389
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Chris L Melvin Active
- USDOT
- 1287673
- MC
- 500425
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Trussville, AL
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-20). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate AL-1189836 appears in FMCSA inspection records 4 times. 2 different VINs appear under this plate in the available inspection records. The records do not establish why the association changed. Most recent operating carrier: Chris L Melvin (USDOT 1287673). Vehicle make on file: Peterbilt (TRUCK TRACTOR). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate AL-1189836 (Alabama) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to 2 commercial vehicles. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-09-27 to 2026-02-20. The latest inspection was in Alabama, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle.
Vehicles recorded under plate AL-1189836
This plate has been recorded on 2 different VINs. Vehicles on record: 1XPXDP9X0JD466158 (2018 Peterbilt 389, 2025-09-03 to 2026-02-20); 1FUYDZYBXSH640926 (1995 Freightliner USF-1E, 2024-09-27).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 4 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. OOS breakdown: 2 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Chris L Melvin (USDOT 1287673) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |