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MELVIN PETERSEN TRUCKING

1607 320TH ST · Atlantic, IA 50022

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #456809
  • USDOT #1112935 USDOT Active
  • 2
    Power Units
  • 2
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MELVIN PETERSEN TRUCKING is a Atlantic, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-456809 and their USDOT number is 1112935.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/23/2025 · last updated Jun 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name MELVIN PETERSEN JR
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/23/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 285,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Livestock
  • Chemicals
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — home base

Home base   Based in Atlantic, Iowa. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.36 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 4.2 1 Vehicle Maintenance 8 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 3
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 3
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 6 unique codes

Critical 1

  • 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 10

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 2

  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
MELVIN PETERSEN TRUCKING
1607 320TH ST
ATLANTIC, IA 50022
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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