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Freight Carrier · Kankakee, IL

MELVIN FRANKS TRUCKING INC

Name: MELVIN FRANKS TRUCKING INC
Address: 244 HILLCREST, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901, US
Telephone: (405) 283-0698

244 HILLCREST · Kankakee, IL 60901

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #513674
USDOT #1329139 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MELVIN FRANKS TRUCKING INC is a Kankakee, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-513674 and their USDOT number is 1329139.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/24/2015 · last updated Jul 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/24/2015

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

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

Safety Record

Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving Not Public — Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service Not Public — Vehicle Maintenance Not Public — Drugs / Alcohol Not Public — Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness Not Public —

Locations

Physical Address

MELVIN FRANKS TRUCKING INC
244 HILLCREST
KANKAKEE, IL 60901

Mailing Address

MELVIN FRANKS TRUCKING INC
2410 W MEMORIAL RD STE C533
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134

Location on Map

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MELVIN FRANKS TRUCKING INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Locations

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