HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/285826-eh-merrifield-bus-co-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:07 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
E.H. MERRIFIELD BUS CO. INC.
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (978) 249-4804, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC195047.
- 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) | MC195047 | — | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy CAR035159523 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Oct 5, 2026 | 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
0 of 1 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
0 of 0 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2025 | MA | 5 | 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 Massachusetts average covers 21,932 vehicle and 35,941 driver inspections of all Massachusetts-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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Athol, MA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 285826 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC195047 |
| Legal name | E.H. MERRIFIELD BUS CO. INC. |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 19 |
| Drivers | 39 |
| Annual mileage | 100 (2020) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 19, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 15, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 8, 2026 |
Cargo carried
PassengersOtherSchool Pupils
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 E.H. MERRIFIELD BUS CO. INC.
What does E.H. MERRIFIELD BUS CO. INC.'s operating authority allow?
MC195047: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about E.H. MERRIFIELD BUS CO. INC. is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking E.H. MERRIFIELD BUS CO. INC.?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 285826. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (978) 249-4804, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC195047, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (978) 249-4804
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWIFT RIVER BUS COMPANY INCORPORATED Review Carrier |
Orange, MA | 4425004 | MC1740294 | 39 | Pending Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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