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MERRILL SERVICE COMPANY INC
Newburyport, MA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 422242 · MC 540535
No Safety Rating
Active 20 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-540535 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Commerce Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
13.3% OOS · 31 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 31 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC540535
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BJGGWN
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
422242
MC Number
MC-540535
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 25, 1990
Authority Granted
November 30, 2005
Annual Mileage
963,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
8 New Pasture Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Peter Merrill
Officer 2
Michael Merrill
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
31
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
13.3% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
34th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
2 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | ME | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY6
MA5
ME4
CT3
NH2
GA1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
11
Dump
4
Semi-trailer
4
Flatbed
3
Truck
2
Other Trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5337N1042024 | 4 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG20D354299 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6RD685491 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8RD685492 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7RD689937 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9RD689938 | 2 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE53303N35A0791 | 2 | — |
| 2017 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S389HR059857 | 1 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1F9S383RR081200 | 1 | — |
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 38 ft | 1E1F9T385KR065785 | 1 | — |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 International F-2674 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTGLAHT02H553457 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4EX6TD775852 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG70D354301 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D268844 | 1 | 1 |
| Pola | Semi-trailer | 1PMS14234J1049472 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TKJ04837DM129550 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1PD799010 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6PD872128 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7LD648599 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7MD740958 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2TLSL4230KB000147 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MRA337NK006938 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57J353209L3576526 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Other Trailer · 52 ft | 57JE52308P35A2629 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 34 ft | 5MADA3434GC035307 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124817L3197531 | 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 (31)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | DS00003258 | MA, MA | II | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDRF3H60KEG62176 |
MA V56103 |
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 0203001083 | WARWICK RI | III | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE T |
1NPXGGGG70D354301 57JE53303N35A0791 |
MA 1AH81N ME B930155 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | 3969005269 | ME, ME | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PTRB TALBERT |
1NPXGGGG90D268844 40FSK5337N1042024 |
MA 1AD37J ME 5421225 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| February 2, 2026 | 0132001206 | DANBURY, CT | II | 1 | — | INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLA |
1XPXD49X7RD689937 1PMS14234J1049472 |
MA 92526 ME 3215444 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | CH00006135 | H-READING, MA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCX4EX6TD775852 |
MA 86636 |
| January 12, 2026 | SPT3101220 | VERONA NY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TALBERT |
1XPXD49X6RD685491 40FSK5337N1042024 |
MA 1AH43P ME 5421225 |
| December 12, 2025 | DT00000629 | H-LUDLOW, MA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TALBERT |
1XPXD49X9RD689938 40FSK5337N1042024 |
MA 19184 ME 54521225 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | D103500512 | SARATOGA SPRINGS NY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPXD49X7RD689937 2TLSL4230KB000147 |
MA 92526 ME 238269A |
| October 23, 2025 | DY00001017 | H-CHARLTON, MA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X1PD799010 5MADA3434GC035307 |
MA 85792 ME 3155272 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 7, 2025 | SPK4060119 | BREWSTER NY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XPXD49X8RD685492 5MC124817L3197531 |
MA 80814 ME 3033600 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOL | 1 | February 2, 2026 |
| TQUIP SALES AND RENTALS | 1 | April 26, 2025 |
| IRONPLANET | 1 | January 18, 2025 |
| CARRIER OWNED EQUIP | 1 | June 13, 2024 |
| ATLANTIC FISH & SEAFOOD | 1 | January 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 24, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 19, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 22, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 21, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 22, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 28, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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