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Freight Carrier · Melber, KY

J & C TRANSPORT

Name: J & C TRANSPORT
Address: 934 OWENS CHAPEL ROAD, MELBER, KY, 42069, US
Telephone: (270) 705-1498

934 OWENS CHAPEL ROAD · Melber, KY 42069

Not Authorized

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MC #204337
USDOT #1656311 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

J & C TRANSPORT is a Melber, KY freight carrier that is not authorized in the state of Kentucky. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-204337 and their USDOT number is 1656311.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/30/2024 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name JOEL GAITHER
Operating Status NOT AUTHORIZED
MCS-150 Filed 04/30/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

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

Safety Record

Updated May 24, 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

J & C TRANSPORT
934 OWENS CHAPEL ROAD
MELBER, KY 42069

Mailing Address

JOEL GAITHER
1674 STATE ROUTE 849
CUNNINGHAM, KY 42035

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