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MERKSICK TOWING LLC
Council Blfs, IA
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No flags raised
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3879006 · MC 1478309
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1478309 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1478309
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 0001191360
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3879006
MC Number
MC-1478309
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 7, 2022
Authority Granted
October 21, 2022
Annual Mileage
105,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2201 S 12th St, Council Blfs, IA 51501-7311
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brian Pete Merksick
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | NE | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE1
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2024 | T492000299 | ON GALLUP DR, 217 FEET NORTH F, NE | II | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTL |
1HTMMAAL9AH284223 |
IA MXC336 |
| 393.17B | OOSNo/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 21, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: November 2, 2026.
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