Carrier profile · USDOT 302420 · MC-248148 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Merlin C Van Houten
DBA VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING
11 power unitsOTO, IA50/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-248148 INACTIVEUNDELIVERABLE ADDRESS
Safety
Roadside out-of-service rates versus the national benchmark, inspection and crash trends, decoded violation themes, and ELD / hours-of-service integrity — the full safety picture behind the verdict.
Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative
No roadside inspections on record.
Roadside inspection history· 24 charted calendar months · vehicle / driver level · any-OOS overlay
No roadside inspections on the FMCSA record in this window
Crash history· 4 total · 0 in 24 mo
Total crashes
In last 24 mo
Fatal
Injury
| Year | Crashes | Fatal | Injury | Tow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 1997 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 1994 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 1993 | MO | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 30, 1992 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes |