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MERWIN INC
DBA: Prairie Fuels
Baker, MT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 625333 · MC 1457253
Conditional
Active 4 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1457253 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Guideone Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
15.4% OOS · 24 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1457253
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GUIDEONE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 62P100694
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
625333
MC Number
MC-1457253
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 22, 1995
Authority Granted
August 31, 2022
Annual Mileage
216,202 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
176 E Milwaukee Ave, Baker, MT 59313
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Paulette Merwin
Officer 2
Larry Merwin
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
15.4% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
38th 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
4 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ND11
MT7
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 28 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Tank
4
Tractor
3
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXP0X5JJ197203 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 53 ft | 1PMA25330E5012110 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXP0X4JJ205176 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXP0X6KJ248659 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X67D741910 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6FD260851 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXP0XXKJ278327 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 378 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPFLBEX95D844937 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 53 ft | 1PMA25330B5009767 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 53 ft | 1PMA25332B5009768 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 53 ft | 1PMA2533XB5009484 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X07D677511 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXHD390974 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ9X9FM446612 | 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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | U819701193 | SIDNEY MT | III | — | — | MERWIN INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XPXD49X6FD260851 1PMA2533XB5009484 |
MT PA16459 MT 393405A |
| September 13, 2026 | U748401767 | FAIRVIEW MT | III | — | — | PRAIRIE FUELS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X07D677511 1PMA25330E5012110 |
MT PA22125 MT 393986A |
| August 21, 2026 | FT29009328 | WILLISTON ND | I | — | — | PRAIRIE FUELS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXP0X6KJ248659 |
MT SA03816 |
| May 11, 2026 | U748401589 | WIBAUX MT | I | — | — | CHS INC GLENDIVE | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXP0X5JJ197203 |
MT SA03205 |
| February 13, 2026 | U771401382 | WIBAUX MT | II | — | — | PRAIRIE FUELS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXP0X5JJ197203 |
MT SA03205 |
| August 19, 2025 | U819700656 | WIBAUX MT | II | — | — | CHS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XPXD49XXHD390974 1PMA25332B5009768 |
MT PA16316 MT 395179B |
| July 27, 2025 | U498500861 | BAKER MT | II | — | — | PRAIRIE FUELS | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPFLBEX95D844937 |
MT SA07878 |
| June 12, 2025 | FT29008762 | WILLISTON ND | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XPXD49X6FD260851 1PMA2533XB5009484 |
MT PA16459 MT 393405A |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 23, 2025 | MK01008167 | WILLISTON ND | I | 1 | — | PRAIRE FUELS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXP0X4JJ205176 |
MT SA03248 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 13, 2025 | SA02001542 | BEACH ND | I | — | — | PRAIRIE FUELS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHLJ9X9FM446612 |
MT SA04216 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHS INC | 7 | August 19, 2025 |
| CHS INC GLENDIVE | 1 | May 11, 2026 |
| PRAIRE FUELS | 1 | May 23, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 8, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 11, 2026.
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