HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/590972-merrell-bros-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MERRELL BROS INC
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
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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, (574) 699-7782, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC285227.
- 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) | MC285227 | Primary | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ZACAT1849103 · 91X | $2,000,000 | Jul 1, 2025 | 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 6 · Indiana avg 23.1%
1 of 20 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 1, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 6, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 14, 2025 | FL | 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 Indiana average covers 61,530 vehicle and 111,152 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 53.8% | 19.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 38.5% | 58.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7.7% | 18.1% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958ANONELD | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Lamps improper color height or location Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1L | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TEPBM | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 1 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 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 Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 590972 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC285227 |
| Legal name | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 316 |
| Drivers | 128 |
| Annual mileage | 3,636,747 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 10, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 16, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherSludge
Questions about MERRELL BROS INC
What does MERRELL BROS INC's operating authority allow?
MC285227: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about MERRELL BROS INC 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.
What should I verify before booking MERRELL BROS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 590972. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (574) 699-7782, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC285227, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other trucking companies in Kokomo, IN →
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).
Page generated 2026-10-19 07:45 UTC.