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MERRIL L TIBBETTS
DBA: Merril L Tibbetts Trucking
Norton, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 378068 · MC 226146
Satisfactory
Active 21 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-226146 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 21 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on November 26, 2004; first granted March 10, 1992 (34 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC226146
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP43834A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
378068
MC Number
MC-226146
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 4, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 12, 1990
Authority First Granted
March 10, 1992
Authority Reinstated
November 26, 2004
Annual Mileage
13,747 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Norton, KS
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE1
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapperal | Semi-trailer | 1C92F48207M949968 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X05R075987 | 1 | — |
| 1997 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHASRXVC026228 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | 3563Q5LPBS | NM, NM | II | 1 | — | SARGENT PIPE COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CHAPPERAL |
1XKWD49X05R075987 1C92F48207M949968 |
KS 123403 KS 473279 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 7, 2025 | T120000045 | ON US HWY 183, 2622 FEET SOUTH, NE | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL CHAP |
2HSFHASRXVC026228 1C92F48207M949968 |
KS 077337 KS 611091 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 31, 2024 | HP01300557 | DECATUR COUNTY - 039, KS | II | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL CHPL |
2HSFHASRXVC026228 1C92D48288M949742 |
KS 77337 KS 611091 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SARGENT PIPE COMPANY | 1 | July 20, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 5, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 26, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 14, 2002 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 10, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 7, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 10, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2007 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 20, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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