The Merrill Company
The Merrill Company's DOT number is USDOT 172153.
Needs attention
1 item to check
Based in
Spencer, IA
Power units
538
Drivers
14
Operation
Interstate · hazmat
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Compliance check
From the FMCSA census and inspection files, checked Oct 16, 2026.
USDOT number status
OKActive in the FMCSA census.
MCS-150 biennial update
OKNext due Mar 31, 2027. Last filed Jan 20, 2026.
Safety rating
CheckConditional since Aug 22, 1991.
Out-of-service rate (24 months)
OKVehicle 9.1% vs 22.26% national, driver 0% vs 6.67% national, across 15 inspections.
UCR registration 2027
InfoInterstate carriers must register with UCR every year. 2027 registration is open now. Estimated fee for 538 power units: $5,548 (bracket 5).
Roadside inspections, last 24 months
| Type | Inspections | Out of service | OOS rate | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | 22.26% |
| Driver | 15 | 0 | 0% | 6.67% |
15 inspections and 12 violations since Oct 16, 2024. Last inspection Jun 19, 2026. National averages are FMCSA-published approximations.
Registration details
- Legal name
- The Merrill Company
- DBA
- -
- Classification
- private property
- CDL drivers
- 14
- MCS-150 last filed
- Jan 20, 2026
- Reported mileage
- 546,640 (2024)
- Added to FMCSA
- Jun 1, 1974
- Safety rating
- Conditional
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Vehicle Inspection File (data.transportation.gov), public records. Contact details are intentionally not shown. MyDotCheck is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of the U.S. Department of Transportation or FMCSA. Data comes from public FMCSA datasets and may lag official records by a day or more. Government filings can be made directly with FMCSA at no charge.