HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/528487-gary-merlino-construction-co-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:34 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC
Doing business as SERVICE HEAVY HAUL
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, (206) 762-9125, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC265647.
- 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) | MC265647 | Primary | CNA Insurance Companies Policy 5095631704 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 31, 2014 | 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
1 of 5 · Washington avg 24.5%
0 of 10 · Washington avg 4.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | WA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2026 | WA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | WA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 5, 2026 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 27, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 15, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 7, 2025 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 16, 2025 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 28, 2025 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 22, 2025 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
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 Washington average covers 48,815 vehicle and 83,315 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
11 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 13 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 | Washington share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 54.5% | 71.3% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | 0.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | 12.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172600C1HMER | 1 | 0 |
| HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to ensure the numeric specifications for the emergency response number are met. Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172604AHMER | 1 | 0 |
| HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817E2HMHC | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLCP | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3969D2FTF | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 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 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Renton, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Renton, WA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 528487 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC265647 |
| Legal name | GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC |
| DBA name | SERVICE HEAVY HAUL |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 151 |
| Drivers | 71 |
| Annual mileage | 856,047 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 28, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 29, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 9, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
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 GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC
What does GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC's operating authority allow?
MC265647: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO 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 GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 528487. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (206) 762-9125, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC265647, 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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