Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Daniel Wayne MertensUSDOT 2968132STANLEY, WI
Carrier profile
Daniel Wayne Mertens
- USDOT
- 2968132
- MC
- 8672
DBA MERTENS SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT
Inspected in 4 jurisdictionsSTANLEY, WI
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
4Reported power
5 seen in inspections
3Trailers seen
Inspection records
11.9Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.Review the scoring evidence.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.9 years since first USDOT registrationFMCSA registration record dates to 2017.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 14 inspections.
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
4Reported power
5 seen in inspections
3Trailers seen
Inspection records
11.9Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
11.9 yr
Model years 1999–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
9 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2017. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS (USDOT 2968132) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY effective Mar 27, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 4 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 3, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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What is DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS's USDOT number?
DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS's USDOT number is 2968132, and its motor carrier number is MC-8672.
Is DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS's safety record?
DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS's fleet?
DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS operates 4 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS based?
DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS is based in STANLEY, WI, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 jurisdictions.