FMCSA Carrier Profile
DRM TRANSPORT LLC
La Porte, IN
Inactive
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Authority
Active
MC-1517440 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 10, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Inactive Carrier Status
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 200.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1517440
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 02TRM068925-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4022280
MC Number
MC-1517440
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 2, 2023
Authority Reinstated
April 10, 2026
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
301 W Us 6, La Porte, IN 46350
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Daniel Merrill
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate200.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (179.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUPDSEB8SP560036 | 3 | 4 OOS |
| February 10, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUPAEDB7PP420305 | 1 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Observed
Reported
Power units
~3
2
Trailers
~1
—
15.0yr
Avg age · 3 units
1
Annual miles · 2024 · self-reported
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
1 · 25%
Tractor
1 · 25%
Truck
1 · 25%
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsey Tra | — | 1DTP10W27YG055446 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner FLD112 | Truck | 1FUPAEDB7PP420305 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor | 1FUPDSEB8SP560036 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed | 1UYFS2481FA273503 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 9, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 29, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| June 6, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 25, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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