MEL-RICK, INC.
DOT# 1712184
MC# 628088CARRIER
Trust Score
84 / 100
B Good
Components
Compliance · 40% 100
Safety · 35% 65
Insurance · 25% 85
No active cargo insurance on file
Confidence: medium · based on FMCSA safety, insurance & authority data
How is this calculated?
Overview
Contact
Phone: (785) 548-5847
Email: melrick11@hotmail.com
Company Officers
RICHARD BESTWICK
MELODY BESTWICK
Business Info
D&B #: 0
Fleet
10
Power Units
8
Drivers
Equipment Breakdown
Owned Tractors10
Authority
Status: ACTIVE
FMCSA add date: Nov 28, 2007
Common authority: Jan 31, 2008
Broker authority: INACTIVE
Authority History (4)
| Authority Type | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2018 → Mar 20, 2018 |
| PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED → REVOKED | Nov 10, 2016 → Jan 7, 2021 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2011 → Mar 4, 2011 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 31, 2008 |
Cargo Types
Household GoodsGrain/Feed/HayDry Bulk
Active Certifications
Property
MCS-150
Last updated: Dec 28, 2025
Mileage: 518,873 (2024)
Operation Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIREEXEMPT FOR HIRE
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Recent Changes
Identitycompany officer 1: MELODY BESTWICK → RICHARD BESTWICKAug 20, 2026
Identitycompany officer 1: MELODY BESTWICK → RICHARD BESTWICKAug 18, 2026
Identitycompany officer 1: RICHARD BESTWICK → MELODY BESTWICKJul 1, 2026
Safety
No safety data on file
FMCSA has no safety inspection or crash data recorded for this carrier.
Insurance
$750,000
BIPD Coverage
—
Cargo Coverage
1 policy on file1 active
| Type | Status | Insurer | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Expires | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | Active | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZM2844 | $750,000 | Mar 7, 2022 | — | 91X |
Insurance History (12)
| Type | Insurer | Status | Coverage | Effective | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD · F91X | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Mar 7, 2021 | Mar 7, 2022 |
| BIPD · F91X | EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Mar 7, 2018 | Mar 7, 2021 |
| BIPD · F91X | EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | Mar 7, 2018 | Apr 5, 2021 |
| SURETY · F84 | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 13, 2021 |
| BIPD · F91X | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 7, 2018 |
| BIPD · F91X | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | Mar 7, 2016 | Apr 12, 2018 |
| BIPD · F91X | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Dec 31, 2011 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| CARGO · F34 | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Mar 21, 2011 | Jan 5, 2012 |
| BIPD · F91X | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | May 26, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| BIPD · F91X | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | May 26, 2010 | Jan 5, 2012 |
| CARGO · F34 | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jan 28, 2008 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| BIPD · F91 | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Jan 28, 2008 | May 26, 2010 |
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