Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 422242 · MC-540535 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
MERRILL SERVICE CO INC
17 power unitsavg 4.8 yrMulti-region · 8 statesNEWBURYPORT, MA87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-540535 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
17Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.8Avg age (yr)
2013–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.8 yr
Model years 2013–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MERRILL SERVICE CO INC (USDOT 422242) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 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 $750,000 limit in force from THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 1, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 16 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 17 power units and 17 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 12, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MERRILL SERVICE CO INC's USDOT number?
MERRILL SERVICE CO INC's USDOT number is 422242, and its motor carrier number is MC-540535.
Is MERRILL SERVICE CO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, MERRILL SERVICE CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MERRILL SERVICE CO INC's safety record?
MERRILL SERVICE CO INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 32 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MERRILL SERVICE CO INC's fleet?
MERRILL SERVICE CO INC operates 17 power units and 17 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MERRILL SERVICE CO INC based?
MERRILL SERVICE CO INC is based in NEWBURYPORT, MA, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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