Active carrier authority since 1994 · insured · no revocations (1 cured notice) — Grade A
MERL'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.
DOT 00211596 · MC# 161485 · WYOMING, MI
No roadside inspections in the last 24 months — so there's no out-of-service rate to compare. Smaller fleets are inspected less often; a clean window like this is a neutral signal, not a warning.
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History & Compliance
Carrier (trucking) authority
Carrier authority — Active
CurrentLiability insurance ($1,000,000) — 31 years 8 months of 31 years 8 months covered
✓ Currently insured (since Nov 1994)
Granted
Contract carrier authority
Feb 10, 1994ArchiveGranted
Common carrier authority
Feb 10, 1994ArchiveGranted
Common carrier authority
Nov 16, 1982Archive
Active carrier authority
10+ years in business
BIPD liability insurance on file, current
No executed revocations (1 cured notice not counted — deficiency fixed in time, never took effect)
Safety record on file; no bonus criteria met yet. Remaining bonus would need: more vehicle inspections on record; more driver inspections on record; a crash-free 24 months; an official FMCSA Satisfactory rating (most carriers are never rated).
Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.
Connected Authorities
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Frequently Asked
Does MERL'S TOWING SERVICE, INC. have active FMCSA authority?
MERL'S TOWING SERVICE, INC. (DOT 00211596) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (90/100). They've held active authority 32 years, 5 months.
What is their insurance status?
Per current records, MERL'S TOWING SERVICE, INC. has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.
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