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MERLI TOWING LLC
Litchfield, CT
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3338769 · MC 1129049
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1129049 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Central Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1129049
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 8681015
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3338769
MC Number
MC-1129049
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 30, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 25, 2019
Authority Granted
August 14, 2020
Annual Mileage
48,538 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
8 W State Dr, Litchfield, CT 06759-2919
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Daniel Merli
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th 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 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT6
NY2
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
3
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Sedan/Saloon
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Landoll Corporation 440B | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH440VH9L1B28080 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X7HJ154764 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | Sedan/Saloon · Class 1 | 1N4AA51E09C816569 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX1FJ455900 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXMR443445 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHN7X1DM368321 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 536 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPKHM6X9NM817872 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5331S1043990 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | 3098003047 | CT, CT | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWD49XXMR443445 |
CT 76474A |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | SPK3000273 | MILLERTON NY | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XKZD40X7HJ154764 1LH440VH9L1B28080 |
CT 72102A ME 25-82257 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 6, 2026 | SPT3111457 | FULTONVILLE NY | II | 9 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKWD49XXMR443445 40FSK5331S1043990 |
CT 76474A ME 5394912 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | 3019006764 | WATERTOWN, CT | II | 8 | 5 | CUSERVICES | Straight Truck Trailer |
PETERBILT NISSAN |
2NPKHM6X9NM817872 1N4AA51E09C816569 |
CT BH31625 CT AB48359 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LSLDMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.71H10-CDDSDM | OOSCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices missing | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LDIL | Lighting - Driveaway, identification lamp(s) missing on rear of the rearmost towed vehicle | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LRLDM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Driveaway - missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 4, 2025 | 3129006135 | NAUGATUCK, CT | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XKZD40X7HJ154764 1LH440VH9L1B28080 |
CT 72102A ME 2582257 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 10, 2025 | 0481000146 | S MAIN ST/ MERLIS LOT, CT | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX1FJ455900 |
CT AT04964 |
| March 10, 2025 | 0481000145 | S MAIN ST/ MERLIS LOT, CT | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHN7X1DM368321 |
CT 72104A |
| February 28, 2024 | 0481000065 | LOWER LOT/ THOMASTON RD, CT | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX1FJ455900 |
CT AT04964 |
| February 28, 2024 | 1094000109 | LITCHFIELD EXIT 42 COMM LOT, CT | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHN7X1DM368321 |
CT AT04963 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CUSERVICES | 1 | October 28, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 1, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 4, 2026.
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