Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 3277071 · MC-1035495 · Updated 06/13/2026
TURISTICA MERLO INC
0 power unitsavg 13.8 yrRegional · 5 statesMCALLEN, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1035495 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
13.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average44.9% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.3% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average13.8% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.3 BASIC safety alertsFMCSA intervention thresholds exceeded in: Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Vehicle Maintenance.
Operating authority77 yr active
since 2019Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo44.944.9 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
clean 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.8 yr
Model years 1998–2023 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
7 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2019 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is TURISTICA MERLO INC safe to work with?
Is TURISTICA MERLO INC safe to load? TURISTICA MERLO INC (USDOT 3277071, MC-1035495) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in MCALLEN, TX, operating 0 power units and 10 drivers. Operating authority has been active 7 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 73 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 44.9% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it high risk (58/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked
What is TURISTICA MERLO INC's USDOT number?
TURISTICA MERLO INC's USDOT number is 3277071, and its motor carrier number is MC-1035495.
Is TURISTICA MERLO INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, TURISTICA MERLO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TURISTICA MERLO INC's safety record?
TURISTICA MERLO INC has a 44.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 73 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 58/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is TURISTICA MERLO INC's fleet?
TURISTICA MERLO INC operates 0 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TURISTICA MERLO INC based?
TURISTICA MERLO INC is based in MCALLEN, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.