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John Merck

USDOT
1812732
MC
658485
DOS PALOS, CA
CARRIER ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Verified linksFMCSA SAFER
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
84/100

Assessment evidence ·

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.No roadside inspection history returned · MCS-150 update due

No roadside inspection history returned

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Observed fleet ageDecoding

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Not yet decoded

Registration historyOn record

18 yr registered

USDOT record added in 2008. 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 summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for JOHN MERCK.

JOHN MERCK (USDOT 1812732) has a Vektor safety score of 84/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.

The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Apr 1, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.

The carrier received 0 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.

It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 26, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Apr 22, 2015 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.

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What is JOHN MERCK's USDOT number?

JOHN MERCK's USDOT number is 1812732, and its motor carrier number is MC-658485.

Is JOHN MERCK authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. JOHN MERCK is inactive in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: None; Contract: Active; Broker: None.

How big is JOHN MERCK's fleet?

JOHN MERCK operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JOHN MERCK based?

JOHN MERCK is based in DOS PALOS, CA.