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Carrier profile · USDOT 3986121 · MC-1494012 · Updated Jul 26, 2026
NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC
DBA MERLOCK TRUCKING
1 power unitsavg 4 yrRegional · 3 statesABSECON, NJ74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1494012 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.0Avg age (yr)
2019–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 26, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration33 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$0 in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo66.766.7 %
▲ 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
4 yr
Model years 2019–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
3 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3986121) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 26, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. effective Nov 20, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 26, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 26, 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 Jul 26, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 31, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 3986121, and its motor carrier number is MC-1494012.
Is NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-26, NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC based?
NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC is based in ABSECON, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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