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MANUEL MERINO
DBA: Merino Trucking
Wasco, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1382986 · MC 527185
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-527185 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC527185
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN247140
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1382986
MC Number
MC-527185
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 11, 2005
Authority Granted
July 1, 2005
Annual Mileage
103,432 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Wasco, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
NV3
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Transcraft | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF45208X1058911 | 9 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSHU7070 | 9 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | N8MC011743 | CA, CA | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER RELT |
3AKJHHDR9KSHU7070 1RNF48A20FR034065 |
CA YP87303 CA 4XM4565 |
| January 20, 2026 | 7032029472 | SLOAN CHECKSITE, NV | II | 1 | — | JOHNS MANVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJHHDR9KSHU7070 1TTF45208X1058911 |
CA YP87303 CA 4UV8009 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 10, 2025 | UFRF000768 | CACHE CREEK SCALE, CA | II | — | — | CERTAINTEED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJHHDR9KSHU7070 1TTF45208X1058911 |
CA YP87303 CA 4UV8009 |
| May 4, 2025 | UD7O002975 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJHHDR9KSHU7070 1TTF45208X1058911 |
CA YP87303 CA 4UV8009 |
| March 24, 2025 | UEKX003630 | CACHE CREEK SCALE, CA | III | — | — | INSTEEL WIRE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJHHDR9KSHU7070 1TTF45208X1058911 |
CA YP87303 CA 4UV8009 |
| February 11, 2025 | NFDT000547 | MISSION GRADE IF, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJHHDR9KSHU7070 1TTF45208X1058911 |
CA YP87303 CA 4UV8009 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 12, 2024 | 7748000160 | WITTMANN AZ | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJHHDR9KSHU7070 1TTF45208X1058911 |
CA YP87303 CA 4UV8009 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| September 2, 2024 | 7109028232 | SLOAN CHECK SITE, NV | II | — | — | IDAHO PACIFIC LUMBER COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJHHDR9KSHU7070 1TTF45208X1058911 |
CA YP87303 CA 4UV8009 |
| August 28, 2024 | 7030028175 | SLOAN CHECKSITE, NV | III | 4 | — | IDAPAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJHHDR9KSHU7070 1TTF45208X1058911 |
CA YP87303 CA 4UV8009 |
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| August 8, 2024 | NARU006697 | MOUNTAIN PASS, CA | II | 1 | — | WESTERN MINING & MINERALS INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJHHDR9KSHU7070 1TTF45208X1058911 |
CA YP87303 CA 4UV8009 |
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNS MANVILLE | 1 | January 20, 2026 |
| CERTAINTEED | 1 | July 10, 2025 |
| INSTEEL WIRE | 1 | March 24, 2025 |
| IDAHO PACIFIC LUMBER COMPANY | 1 | September 2, 2024 |
| IDAPAC | 1 | August 28, 2024 |
| WESTERN MINING & MINERALS INC. | 1 | August 8, 2024 |
| ENVIROMENTAL STONEWORKS | 1 | January 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 26, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 21, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 24, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 23, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 1, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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