License Plate ME 865896 (Maine) — Melcher Brothers Inc
USDOT 736382 · 2018 Western Star 4900
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | 5KJJAED18JPJH0406 | ME 865896 | MELCHER BROTHERS INC · USDOT 736382 |
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
Melcher Brothers Inc Active
- USDOT
- 736382
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Bingham, ME
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-08). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate ME-865896 appears in FMCSA inspection records 1 time. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 5KJJAED18JPJH0406 (2018 Western Star 4900). Most recent operating carrier: Melcher Brothers Inc (USDOT 736382). Vehicle make on file: Western Star (WSTR) (TRUCK TRACTOR). No out-of-service violations are recorded under this plate in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
About this plate
Commercial license plate ME-865896 (Maine) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. The most recent inspection activity under this plate was 2026-09-08. The latest inspection was in Maine, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2018 Western Star 4900 — VIN 5KJJAED18JPJH0406 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 1 inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations appear in the available records under this plate. This does not mean that every inspection was free of other violations. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Melcher Brothers Inc (USDOT 736382) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |