DBA: PRAIRIE FUELS

MERWIN INC

DOT 625333 MC 1457253 MC 676881 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
25 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 28.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
28 units

Drivers: 7

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

176 E MILWAUKEE AVE, BAKER, MT, 59313

Phone Number

(406) 778-3245

Mailing Address

PO BOX 1272, BAKER, MT, 59313-1272

Cell Phone

(406) 778-3245

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(406) 778-2191

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
3 yrs, 11 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-08-31 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

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

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

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
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
2026-02-04 BIPD/Primary 62P100694 $1,000,000 GUIDEONE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2022-08-09 BIPD/Primary 62P100694 $1,000,000 GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COM… 2026-02-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-02-04 BIPD/Primary 62P100694-00 $1,000,000 GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COM… 2022-02-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-02-04 BIPD/Primary PFHRU009264-02 $1,000,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-02-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-02-04 BIPD/Primary PFHRU009264-01 $1,000,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-02-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-02-04 BIPD/Primary PFHRU009264-00 $1,000,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-02-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-02-06 BIPD/Primary EAGCD000125516 $1,000,000 HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANC… 2017-02-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-02-06 BIPD/Excess EXAGD000125516 $1,000,000 HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANC… 2017-10-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-02-06 BIPD/Primary EAGCD000125515 $1,000,000 HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANC… 2016-02-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-02-06 BIPD/Excess EXAGD000125515 $1,000,000 HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANC… 2016-02-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-02-06 BIPD/Primary EAGCD000125514 $1,000,000 HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANC… 2015-02-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Conditional

Vehicle OOS Rate

28.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

25 inspections · 7 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

17 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 25 Last inspection: May 11, 2026 Total crashes: 10

FMCSA Inspection Records (25 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 11, 2026

U748401589

Level 1 MT KENWORTH 1NKZXP0X...

Feb 13, 2026

U771401382

Level 2 MT KENWORTH 1NKZXP0X...

Aug 19, 2025

U819700656

Level 2 MT PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jul 27, 2025

U498500861

Level 2 MT PETERBILT 1NPFLBEX...

Jun 12, 2025

FT29008762

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 ND PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

May 23, 2025

MK01008167

1 viol.
Level 1 ND KENWORTH 1NKZXP0X...

May 13, 2025

SA02001542

Level 1 ND KENWORTH 2NKHLJ9X...

Apr 22, 2025

TR04008488

6 viol.
Level 1 ND KENWORTH 1NKZXP0X...

Mar 10, 2025

U712600785

Level 2 MT KENWORTH 1NKZXP0X...

Jan 15, 2025

U748400837

Level 2 MT KENWORTH M 1NKZXP0X...

Jan 14, 2025

TR04008422

7 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 ND PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jun 19, 2024

TR04008174

3 viol.
Level 1 ND KENWORTH 1NKZXP0X...

Jun 13, 2024

TR30004944

3 viol.
Level 1 ND PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

May 16, 2024

TR30004908

2 viol.
Level 1 ND PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Apr 4, 2024

HP67000004

Level 3 ND KENWORTH 1NKZXP0X...
Total Inspections

25

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

25

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (10 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.

Jul 23, 2019

ND • ND0001081885

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 23, 2019

ND • ND0001081885

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 30, 2017

ND • ND0001042611

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 29, 2012

ND • ND0000245494

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 29, 2012

ND • ND0000245493

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 14, 2011

MT • MT1127050803

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 18, 2011

ND • ND0000225982

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 17, 2011

ND • ND0000225981

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 24, 2010

MT • MT1050019955

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 13, 2001

MT • MT014090902A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

4

Total Crashes

10

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

20

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 14
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 2

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

25
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

28
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

28

7 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

7

CDL Drivers: 7
Interstate: 7
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 7
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Liquids/Gases Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

28

Power Units

28

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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