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GERALD MERHAR
DBA: Merhar Trucking
Bovey, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 376510 · MC 385028
Satisfactory
Active 26 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-385028 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 26 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC385028
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP59378A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
376510
MC Number
MC-385028
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 21, 1989
Authority Granted
June 23, 2000
Annual Mileage
110,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Bovey, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesChemicalsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 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
MN3
FL1
TN1
WI1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 2 ft | 1GRAA022XHW111623 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X81J873764 | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2025 | 0584000489 | GRAND RAPIDS MN | I | 11 | 4 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X81J873764 1GRAA022XHW111623 |
MN PZB0322 MN 4114STY |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-AABRCW | OOSThe sliding suspension attachment member (undercarriage body rail) on either side exhibits a crack of any length in more than 50% of its attachment welds. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 12, 2024 | 1611000352 | SAGINAW MN | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X81J873764 1GRAA022XHW111623 |
MN PZB0322 MN 4114STY |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIT | State/Local Laws - Improper turns | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| November 3, 2024 | I038580487 | MANCHESTER TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X81J873764 1GRAA022XHW111623 |
MN PAB0938 MN 242217 |
| October 14, 2024 | 1673000384 | ERSKINE MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X81J873764 1GRAA022XHW111623 |
MN PAB0938 MN 4114STY |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| June 27, 2024 | 2214007222 | LIVE OAK FL | II | 1 | — | DUDA FARM FRESH FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X81J873764 1GRAA022XHW111623 |
MN PZB0322 MN 4114STY |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| April 3, 2024 | 2799001093 | ROBERTS WI | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X81J873764 1GRAA022XHW111623 |
MN PAB0938 MN 4114STY |
| 390.21TC | Improper size/location/color of required CMV marking(s) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| October 30, 2023 | 2289000625 | 39 N .5 MILE N SHOPIERE RD, WI | III | 4 | — | DUDA FARM FRESH FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X81J873764 1GRAA022XHW111623 |
MN PAB0938 MN 4114STY |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TC | Improper size/location/color of required CMV marking(s) | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DUDA FARM FRESH FOODS | 2 | June 27, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 17, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 16, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 16, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 17, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 20, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 15, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 28, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 20, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
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