License Plate CA 06437S2 (California) — Mel Dawson Inc
USDOT 646839 · 2012 Kenworth T8 Series
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | 1NKDL40X1CJ303234 | CA 06437S2 | MEL DAWSON INC · USDOT 646839 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Mel Dawson Inc Active
- USDOT
- 646839
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper & Cargo Tank Facility
- Based in
- Rocklin, CA
- Power units
- 19
- Drivers
- 16
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 68
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-08). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
License plate CA-06437S2 appears in FMCSA inspection records 4 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1NKDL40X1CJ303234 (2012 Kenworth T8 Series). Most recent operating carrier: Mel Dawson Inc (USDOT 646839). Vehicle make on file: Kenworth (KW) (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate CA-06437S2 (California) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-10-15 to 2026-10-08. The latest inspection was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2012 Kenworth T8 Series — VIN 1NKDL40X1CJ303234 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 4 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. OOS breakdown: 1 hazmat. The leading violation category is Hazmat (1). Hazmat covers hazardous-materials packaging, placards and shipping papers.
Operators
Operated by Mel Dawson Inc (USDOT 646839) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hazmat | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |