Melcar Ltd
USDOT 866226 · Elverson, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Melcar Ltd (dba Melcar Underground) is a corporation based in Elverson, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 70 power units and 46 drivers, which ranks it #366 by fleet size among 565 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Pennsylvania. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 12 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 22.2% of vehicle inspections and 16.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, mobile homes, machinery, large objects, passengers, oilfield equipment, utilities, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Melcar Ltd |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Melcar Underground |
| USDOT number | 866226 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 786 N Manor Rd, Elverson, PA 19520 |
| Phone | (610) 808-6090 |
| First registered | Mar 23, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 866226.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 79 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.66 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 19.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 940,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 13,429 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 14 CDL drivers; 2 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 44 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Melcar Ltd | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.2% | 20.5% | 17.4% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 16.7% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 400% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.4 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 70% lower than average |
| Inspections | 12 | 12 with a driver check, 9 with a vehicle check, 9 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 25, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: mobile homes (95 of 5,000 carriers); passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Melcar Ltd?
Melcar Ltd is registered with USDOT number 866226.
How many trucks does Melcar Ltd have?
It reports 70 power units (4 tractors, 65 straight trucks) and 79 trailers, with 46 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 26, 2026).
Where is Melcar Ltd located?
Its registered physical address is in Elverson, Pennsylvania 19520.
What is the out-of-service rate of Melcar Ltd?
Over 24 months, 22.2% of vehicle inspections and 16.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.