TURISTICA MERLO INC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average48.9% vs Texas average 25.1%.
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, (682) 271-8345, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1035495.
- 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) | MC1035495 | — | 5 RIVERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC Policy PM183815 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Aug 28, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
23 of 47 · Texas avg 25.1%
8 of 57 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | US | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | US | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2026 | US | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 11, 2026 | US | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | LA | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2026 | LA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | US | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2026 | TX | 1 | 6 | No |
| May 23, 2026 | LA | 2 | 8 | 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
165 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 41 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 194 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 120 | 32 | 72.7% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 22 | 8 | 13.3% | 4.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 22 | 1 | 13.3% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 0.6% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 10 | 0 |
| Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Z | 9 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 9 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 8 | 0 |
| Buses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open close and/or secure as designed). Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEMEI | 5 | 5 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 5 | 2 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 4 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 4 | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 | 3277071 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1035495 |
| Legal name | TURISTICA MERLO INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 400,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 11, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 22, 2019 · 7 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 10, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about TURISTICA MERLO INC
What does TURISTICA MERLO INC's operating authority allow?
MC1035495: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about TURISTICA MERLO 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 TURISTICA MERLO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3277071. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (682) 271-8345, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1035495, 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.