HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2968132-daniel-wayne-mertens/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS
Doing business as MERTENS SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (715) 215-0762, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC8672.
- 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) | MC8672 | Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA978658594 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 27, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 4 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
0 of 9 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | WI | 2 | 7 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 11, 2025 | OK | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 8, 2025 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 20, 2025 | WI | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jan 6, 2025 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | WI | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 5, 2024 | ND | 2 | 7 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Wisconsin average covers 42,165 vehicle and 76,889 driver inspections of all Wisconsin-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
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Wisconsin share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 1 | 93.3% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 6.7% | 21.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203CCBP | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 2 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D1B | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 1 | 0 |
| Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1OAL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Wisconsin column is the mix across all Wisconsin-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2968132 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC8672 |
| Legal name | DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS |
| DBA name | MERTENS SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 281,698 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 1, 2017 · 9 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 3, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS
What does DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS's operating authority allow?
MC8672: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2968132. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (715) 215-0762, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC8672, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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