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Turistica Merlo INC (USDOT 3277071)

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Verdict

5 cautions found

5cautions

Multiple carriers at this address

4 other active carriers are registered at this address.

Federal enforcement case on record

FMCSA closed a federal enforcement case against this carrier in 2023, with a $6,670 civil penalty settled, most significantly for drug & alcohol testing. These are FMCSA’s adjudicated closed cases (public record).

Vehicle out-of-service rate above the national average

48.94% vehicle OOS over 47 inspections vs. national average 22.95%

Driver out-of-service rate above the national average

14.04% driver OOS over 57 inspections vs. national average 6.4%. Typically reflects HOS or CDL-compliance issues

2 safety categories at or above the intervention threshold

Driver fitness ranks 97 of 100 and Vehicle maintenance 80 of 100 among similar carriers with recent violations. Higher is worse. fleetfax peer estimate, not official CSA scores.

DOT number: USDOT 3277071
Docket (MC) number: MC1035495
Operating authority: Common carrier authority: active. USDOT registration showed active on FMCSA’s file as of Sep 25, 2026. Not yet confirmed live.
Authority granted: Nov 25, 2019
Insurance on file: Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $5,000,000.
Safety rating: Satisfactory (rating decision Jul 11, 2024)
Fleet on file: 8 power units, 10 drivers
Operation type: Interstate
Physical address: 805 N WARE RD, MCALLEN, TX 78501
MCS-150 last filed: Sep 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 3277071?

USDOT 3277071 is Turistica Merlo INC, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 1035495?

MC 1035495 is the docket number of Turistica Merlo INC, USDOT 3277071.

What is Turistica Merlo INC's MC number?

Turistica Merlo INC's docket number is MC 1035495. Its USDOT number is 3277071.

Is Turistica Merlo INC currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active. USDOT registration showed active on FMCSA’s file as of Sep 25, 2026. Not yet confirmed live. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Turistica Merlo INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $5,000,000.

Who provides Turistica Merlo INC's insurance?

Turistica Merlo INC's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by 5 Rivers Insurance Company, INC.

What is Turistica Merlo INC's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show a 48.9% vehicle out-of-service rate for Turistica Merlo INC, from 23 of 47 vehicle inspections, against a national average of 22.9% (fleetfax-computed from FMCSA inspections, as of Sep 21, 2026). FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Turistica Merlo INC's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Turistica Merlo INC's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.