Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4340569 · MC-1695887 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC
5 power unitsavg 6.7 yrMulti-region · 12 statesCHATTANOOGA, TN87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1695887 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 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 registration11 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.333.3 %
▲ 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 peersTypical
6.7 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2025 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4340569) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 17, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 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 21, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 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 21, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 28, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 4340569, and its motor carrier number is MC-1695887.
Is MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-21, MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes 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 MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC operates 5 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC based?
MERT LINE EXPRESS LLC is based in CHATTANOOGA, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.
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