The Merrill Company (USDOT 172153)
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- DOT number
- USDOT 172153
- Operating authority
- No active operating authority on file with FMCSA. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-29. We could not confirm that live just now.
- Insurance on file
- No active liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA.
- Safety rating
- Conditional (rating decision 1991-08-22)
- Fleet on file
- 538 power units, 14 drivers
- Operation type
- Interstate
- Physical address
- 601 1ST AVE SW, SPENCER, IA 51301
- MCS-150 last filed
- 2026-01
Findings
- Conditional safety rating (Critical): FMCSA rating: Conditional. Compliance issues found at last review; carrier remains authorized to operate
Frequently asked questions
What carrier is DOT 172153?
DOT 172153 (USDOT 172153) is The Merrill Company, an interstate motor carrier.
What is The Merrill Company's USDOT number?
The Merrill Company's USDOT number is 172153. No MC docket number is on file.
Is The Merrill Company currently authorized to operate?
No active operating authority on file with FMCSA. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-29. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.
Does The Merrill Company have insurance on file with FMCSA?
No active liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA.
What is The Merrill Company's safety record?
In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show a 8.3% vehicle out-of-service rate for The Merrill Company, from 1 of 12 vehicle inspections, against a national average of 22.9% (fleetfax-computed from FMCSA inspections, as of 2026-08-26). FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.
What is The Merrill Company's CSA score?
FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. The Merrill Company's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.
What is The Merrill Company's FMCSA safety rating?
The Merrill Company's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional, from a review decided 1991-08-22.
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