Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
12 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 182210 · MC-1268532 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Merschman Seeds LLC
12 power unitsavg 6.6 yrRegional · 4 statesWEST POINT, IA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1268532 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.6Avg age (yr)
2008–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 14 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 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
6.6 yr
Model years 2008–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC (USDOT 182210) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. effective Aug 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 12 power units and 13 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 6, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC's USDOT number?
MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC's USDOT number is 182210, and its motor carrier number is MC-1268532.
Is MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC's safety record?
MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC's fleet?
MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC operates 12 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC based?
MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC is based in WEST POINT, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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