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MERRELL BROS INC

USDOT 590972 · MC-285227 · 8811 W CR 500 N, KOKOMO, IN 46901

88Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 1, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Fatal crash on record — 2 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 4

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 31 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1995.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 33 inspections.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Satisfactory (2005-11-10)
Authority age
31 yr
Registered
1995-02-16
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(574) 699-7782
Email
chloe.tobias@merrellbros.com
Website
merrellbros.com
Address
8811 W CR 500 N, KOKOMO, IN 46901

Fleet

Power units
219
Drivers
128
Observed units
26
Avg fleet age
7.3 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$1M
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
$1M
Bond on file
No
Lapses
2

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
14.3% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
5.3% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
19
Crashes
3
Fatal crashes
2
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving0.337%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.4130%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness00%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance3.4431%Vektor est.