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STEPHEN MERKEL AUTO TRANSPORT & CONSTRUCTION INC
Stagecoach, NV
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1149263 · MC 478124
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-478124 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on July 11, 2019; first granted May 6, 2004 (22 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC478124
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA03859798
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1149263
MC Number
MC-478124
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 9, 2003
Authority First Granted
May 6, 2004
Authority Reinstated
July 11, 2019
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Stagecoach, NV
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2026 | 1691721085 | LOMA CO | I | 5 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UNPUBLISHE |
1FVXBXYBXXLA31389 1N9S432A3X1045135 |
NV 56086A NV HU86005 |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 3, 2019 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 3, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 1, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 18, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 21, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 12, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 28, 2011 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 24, 2008 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 30, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 20, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 13, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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