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MELVIN JONES LOGISTICS INC dba MELVIN L JONES TRANSPORTATION BROKER INC
DOT 281657 · MC 193803 · Broker
Report DateJune 27, 2026
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Company Information
Legal NameMELVIN JONES LOGISTICS INC
Registered Since11/06/1986
DBA / Trade NameMELVIN L JONES TRANSPORTATION BROKER INC
Entity TypeBroker
Registered Address2414 US 41 SOUTH, VALDOSTA, GA, 31601
Phone229-245-1246
Email on FileJoey@mjlogistics.net
Company OfficerJOSEPH REDSHAW
Risk Assessment
Authority held for 39.7 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
No broker bond on file — cannot legally broker loads without a $75,000 BMC-84 bond
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC193803
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units1
Drivers1

Brokers are asset-light — zero trucks and drivers on file is normal and expected.

Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

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