HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/154712-mercer-transportation-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
Carrier & Broker
Freight forwarder under FF12031 · Broker & Motor carrier under MC143059
No risk signals found
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MC143059: Broker, Motor carrier active
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (502) 333-6223, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF12031 or MC143059.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | FF12031, MC143059 | Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company Policy MWTT 314656 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2019 | Active |
| Surety Bond | FF12031 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 106000906 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Nov 4, 2013 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC143059 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 106000906 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
485 of 2,187 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
57 of 4,040 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | OR | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 16, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | SC | 2 | 3 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | ME | 2 | 3 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MS | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Kentucky average covers 21,759 vehicle and 38,047 driver inspections of all Kentucky-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
2,571 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 655 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 3,354 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1,642 | 583 | 63.9% | 62.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 505 | 36 | 19.6% | 14.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 368 | 0 | 14.3% | 17.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 36 | 30 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 18 | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 168 | 167 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 96 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 81 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 71 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 67 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 60 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 60 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 58 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 52 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 43 | 5 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Fairland, OK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Columbia, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Grand Prairie, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | West Palm Beach, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Springfield (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 154712 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF12031, MC143059 |
| Legal name | MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 1,605 |
| Drivers | 1,708 |
| Annual mileage | 137,810,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 22, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
Is MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
FF12031: Freight forwarder (may assemble and consolidate shipments and arrange their transportation, taking responsibility for them). MC143059: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 154712. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (502) 333-6223, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF12031 or MC143059, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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