FMCSA Carrier Profile
MERLE RAY WHITON JR
DBA: Sw Transport
Owner / Officer: Merle Whiton
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 31 yrs
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
74th pct · No inspection records on file
Flags · 2
Elevated Safety Percentile
This carrier ranks in the 74th percentile for safety violations among peer carriers — above FMCSA's 65th-percentile alert threshold.
Inactive Carrier Status
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Vetting Notes
MERLE RAY WHITON JR is an inactive FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in Riddle, Oregon, operating under DOT 604124. No high-severity flags were found on authority or insurance records. 2 notes for review: elevated safety percentile, inactive carrier status. No FMCSA roadside inspection records are on file for this carrier yet.
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
604124
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2004
FMCSA Registration
June 7, 1995
Authority Granted
July 20, 1995
Annual Mileage
0 mi
Contact Information
Operating Authority
MC700031
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Safety Percentile
74th percentile
vs. peer carriers
⚠ Above FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 20, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
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