MERRELL BROS INC

DOT 590972 MC 285227 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
34 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 5.88% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 20.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
219 units

Drivers: 128

Trailers: 347 (347 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

8811 W CR 500 N, KOKOMO, IN, 46901

Phone Number

(574) 699-7782

Mailing Address

8811 W 500 N, KOKOMO, IN, 46901

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(574) 699-7478

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 3 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2007-09-18 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-08-20 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-07-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-12-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-12-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-06-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1998-02-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1998-02-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-04-06 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC285227 2007-08-20

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $2,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-07-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT1849103 $2,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-07-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT1849101 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-07-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT1849101 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-08-15 BIPD/Primary ZACAT1849100 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-08-15 BIPD/Primary BAP2029840-10 $1,000,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-08-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-12-01 CARGO I08638718 $1,000,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-12-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-12-19 CARGO CCI 0577312 $1,000,000 GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… 2010-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-12-01 CARGO I21115964 001 $1,000,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-12-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-07-12 CARGO 5842937 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2007-09-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-07-12 CARGO MTC 5843123 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2007-07-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-07-12 CARGO MTC 5843213 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2007-08-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-12-19 BIPD/Primary TRK 9045242 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2019-08-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-12-19 BIPD/Primary A7W5683730 $1,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2003-12-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-12-19 BIPD/Primary A7W7015843 $1,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2005-12-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-12-19 CARGO CMS0323370 $1,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2007-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-12-19 BIPD/Primary CAP 0314392 $1,000,000 CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AME… 2003-12-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-12-19 BIPD/Primary 133713886 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1999-12-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-02-21 CARGO 130555232 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2003-12-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-12-19 BIPD/Primary 10 337 13886 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1997-12-28 NAMECHG CANCELLED
1994-12-19 BIPD 1 33713886 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1994-12-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

5.88%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

34 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

20.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

5 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 34 Last inspection: Jul 20, 2026 Total crashes: 71

FMCSA Inspection Records (34 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 20, 2026

3245001616

Level 2 OH MACK 1M1AN3GY...

May 1, 2026

5370003909

1 viol.
Level 3 SD MACK 1M1AW09Y...

Apr 6, 2026

1339001027

1 viol.
Level 3 OH MACK 1M1AN3GY...

Mar 30, 2026

5982006484

1 viol.
Level 3 IN MACK 1M1AN3GY...

Nov 14, 2025

2073004485

Level 3 FL FORD 1FD8X3HT...

Oct 16, 2025

6162003766

1 viol.
Level 3 IN MACK 1M1AN3GY...

Oct 16, 2025

ASMUN00895

Level 3 MI MACK 1M1AN3GY...

Sep 24, 2025

HOULD04855

1 viol.
Level 3 MI MACK 1M1AN3GY...

Sep 22, 2025

7429004636

1 viol.
Level 3 IN MACK 1M1AN3GY...

Jul 23, 2025

4249490312

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IL FORD 1FT8W3BT...

Jul 8, 2025

7429004435

3 viol.
Level 2 IN MACK 1M2AX09C...

Jul 8, 2025

7429004431

1 viol.
Level 3 IN MACK 1M1AN3GY...

Apr 21, 2025

7429004199

1 viol.
Level 3 IN MACK 1M1AN3GY...

Mar 17, 2025

9761003065

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN MACK 1M1AN3GY...

Jan 27, 2025

3553007811

Level 3 FL VOLVO 4V4WC9DH...
Total Inspections

34

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

34

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (71 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 8, 2026

FL • FL2714328106

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 2, 2025

FL • FL2766774805

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 2, 2025

FL • FL2699447205

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2024

FL • FL8975320604

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2024

FL • FL8975320604

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2024

FL • FL8975320604

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 22, 2023

IN • IN0904399450

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 22, 2023

FL • FL2617397803

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 30, 2023

IN • IN0904284333

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 16, 2023

AL • AL0003628871

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2023

FL • FL8960810303

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 11, 2022

IN • IN0904132742

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 27, 2022

FL • FL2538189002

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 10, 2022

FL • FL2515304102

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 9, 2022

TN • TN0103238884

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

54

Total Crashes

71

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

13

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

34
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

219
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

219

125 owned

Trailers

347

347 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

128

CDL Drivers: 128
Interstate: 128
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 20.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 128
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Grain/Feed Garbage/Refuse Farm Supplies

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

219

Power Units

219

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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