Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
24 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 682490 · MC-312447 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Merrill Iron & Steel Services LLC
24 power unitsavg 6.7 yrMulti-region · 14 statesSCHOFIELD, WI94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-312447 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
24Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
25Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 29 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1997.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 52 inspections.
USDOT registration2929 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 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 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MERRILL IRON & STEEL SERVICES LLC (USDOT 682490) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 7, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 33 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 17 vehicle-level and 33 driver-level — across 14 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 24 power units and 19 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 17, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 2, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MERRILL IRON & STEEL SERVICES LLC's USDOT number?
MERRILL IRON & STEEL SERVICES LLC's USDOT number is 682490, and its motor carrier number is MC-312447.
Is MERRILL IRON & STEEL SERVICES LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, MERRILL IRON & STEEL SERVICES LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MERRILL IRON & STEEL SERVICES LLC's safety record?
MERRILL IRON & STEEL SERVICES LLC has a 11.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 52 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MERRILL IRON & STEEL SERVICES LLC's fleet?
MERRILL IRON & STEEL SERVICES LLC operates 24 power units and 19 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MERRILL IRON & STEEL SERVICES LLC based?
MERRILL IRON & STEEL SERVICES LLC is based in SCHOFIELD, WI, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 states.
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