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MERCHAN TRUCKING LLC
Long Beach, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 2735941 · MC 114762
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2018
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-114762 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Insurance Cancelled — No Replacement on Record
FMCSA records show the United Financial Casualty Company BI&PD Primary/Excess policy CA980991973 cancelled effective October 2, 2026, and no replacement filing appears on record. Confirm current coverage with the carrier or its insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC114762
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2735941
MC Number
MC-114762
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 30, 2015
Authority First Granted
September 14, 2018
Authority Reinstated
May 28, 2024
Annual Mileage
92,797 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Long Beach, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodalOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
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
0 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA7
Fleet & Equipment (5)
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
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
3
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD56FSBT5627 | 7 | — |
| 2024 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC40XRG691505 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3H3C402K8NJ394257 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 46 ft | LJRC46262H1033070 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 46 ft | LJRC46267H1010187 | 1 | — |
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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | ND6D007825 | CA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
3AKJGLD56FSBT5627 1S12GC40XRG691505 |
CA XP29609 TN T605206 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | NABR009676 | CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3AKJGLD56FSBT5627 LJRC46262H1033070 |
CA XP29609 TN U785488 |
| April 21, 2025 | UE5Z008110 | CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD56FSBT5627 3H3C402K8NJ394257 |
CA XP29609 ME 4113458 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | UFGN003788 | CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLD56FSBT5627 |
CA XP29609 |
| March 25, 2025 | UFJT002290 | CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLD56FSBT5627 |
CA XP29609 |
| January 6, 2025 | NBEV006214 | CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3AKJGLD56FSBT5627 LJRC46267H1010187 |
CA XP29609 TN U724076 |
| June 10, 2024 | NEGR002639 | CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLD56FSBT5627 |
— |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 28, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 28, 2024 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 20, 2024 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| May 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 14, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 14, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 14, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 2, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY |
| September 2, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective October 2, 2026 |
| April 15, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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