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M & M LAWN CARE AND TRUCKING LLC
Brandon, VT
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2409537 · MC 950279
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-950279 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
18.2% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC950279
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAS 57310642
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2409537
MC Number
MC-950279
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 29, 2013
Authority Reinstated
December 18, 2018
Annual Mileage
70,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7060 Us Route 7, Brandon, VT 05733
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael A Merrill
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
18.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 45th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | VT | Level III — Driver Only | ITNL · 3HTDTAPT1HN657006 | 0 | Clean |
| December 1, 2025 | VT | Level III — Driver Only | ITNL · 3HTDTAPT1HN657006 | 0 | Clean |
| October 21, 2025 | VT | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKAD69XXPS592960 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| October 4, 2025 | VT | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD40X9DJ339511 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 6, 2025 | VT | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVHC5DE84HN41175 | 0 | Clean |
| May 1, 2025 | VT | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKAD69XXPS592960 | 0 | Clean |
| April 21, 2025 | VT | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD40X9DJ339511 | 1 | Passed |
| March 28, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HTDTAPT1HN657006 | 4 | Passed |
| December 31, 2024 | VT | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD40X9DJ339511 | 0 | Clean |
| November 2, 2024 | NH | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD40X9DJ339511 | 0 | Clean |
| September 15, 2024 | VT | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD40X9DJ339511 | 1 | Passed |
| May 31, 2024 | VT | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKDDB9XX4J062608 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV | 8 | Out of service |
| October 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | 7 | Out of service |
| September 15, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| April 21, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| March 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| March 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| March 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| March 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VT11
NH1
NY1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X9DJ339511 | 5 | 1 |
| Eagb | — | 112HBX350JL082442 | 3 | — |
| 2017 International HX620 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTDTAPT1HN657006 | 3 | — |
| Pitz | — | 5JYLB5132EP141407 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD69XXPS592960 | 2 | 1 |
| Eagb | — | 112HBX3558L072452 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5DE84HN41175 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9XX4J062608 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 29, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 26, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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