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Carrier profile · USDOT 4023847 · MC-1518446 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
MERKATO EXPRESS LLC
6 power unitsavg 5.9 yrMulti-region · 8 statesMAPLE GROVE, MN86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1518446 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.9Avg age (yr)
2015–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration33 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo75.0%
▲ 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 peersNewer
5.9 yr
Model years 2015–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
3 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2023 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MERKATO EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4023847) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Feb 27, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 75.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 20, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MERKATO EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
MERKATO EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 4023847, and its motor carrier number is MC-1518446.
Is MERKATO EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, MERKATO EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MERKATO EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
MERKATO EXPRESS LLC has a 75.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MERKATO EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
MERKATO EXPRESS LLC operates 6 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MERKATO EXPRESS LLC based?
MERKATO EXPRESS LLC is based in MAPLE GROVE, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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