HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/27479-mercer-trucking-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MERCER TRUCKING COMPANY INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average64.3% vs Washington average 24.5%.
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, (509) 535-3597, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC43685.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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) | MC43685 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP78322A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2022 | 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
9 of 14 · Washington avg 24.5%
0 of 32 · Washington avg 4.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | WA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 1, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 1, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 20, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | 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 Washington average covers 48,855 vehicle and 83,396 driver inspections of all Washington-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
20 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 28 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 | Washington share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 9 | 95.0% | 71.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 5.0% | 12.4% |
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 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Flattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper use of synthetic webbing Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393132BCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B2IC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C2B | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Washington column is the mix across all Washington-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2025 | Elensburg, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Ellensburg, WA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 27479 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC43685 |
| Legal name | MERCER TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 754,316 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 29, 1994) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherRocks, Scrap Metal,Recycle Paper, & Plastic
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.
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Questions about MERCER TRUCKING COMPANY INC
What does MERCER TRUCKING COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC43685: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MERCER TRUCKING 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 TRUCKING COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 27479. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (509) 535-3597, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC43685, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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