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MRK INC
Lexington, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 639468 · MC 430727
Active
Authority Active
Conditional
Active 24 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-430727 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Conditional
14.8% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 24 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 46.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC430727
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP83360A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
639468
MC Number
MC-430727
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
August 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 1, 1996
Authority Granted
May 2, 2002
Annual Mileage
2,370,030 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
606 E Prospect Rd, Lexington, NE 68850
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mike Maloley
Officer 2
Jared Mccracken
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
54 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
46.7%
Driver OOS Rate
2.5%
Ranks in the 46th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
37
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.5% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate46.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (26.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKNGNDR8NDNN5051 | 0 | Clean |
| June 30, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKNGNDR3NDNN5054 | 0 | Clean |
| June 8, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN4NY7TM001185 | 0 | Clean |
| June 8, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDRXNSNF0891 | 0 | Clean |
| June 4, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR8RSVB5739 | 0 | Clean |
| June 1, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR6RSVB5738 | 0 | Clean |
| May 29, 2026 | NE | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN4GY4RM045182 | 0 | Clean |
| May 28, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDRXNSNF0891 | 0 | Clean |
| May 20, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN4GY9RM045100 | 0 | Clean |
| May 5, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKNGNDR5NDNN5055 | 0 | Clean |
| May 5, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN4GY2RM045102 | 0 | Clean |
| April 2, 2026 | NE | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKNGNDR9NDNN5057 | 1 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 54 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 54 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 54 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 54 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| March 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| April 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| January 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| May 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| May 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| May 21, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| February 3, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| May 8, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Cited |
| January 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | Cited |
| January 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| April 29, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle. | 5 | Cited |
| September 25, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| January 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 4 | Cited |
| January 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 16 recorded violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | NE | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE46
KS4
Fleet & Equipment (47)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~27
of 38 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~20
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
23
Grain / Hopper
18
Livestock
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSVB5739 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5032PB656040 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDR8NDNN5051 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5030LB656015 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5037LB656013 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5038PB656043 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5039KB656027 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSVB5740 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y1GM078398 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5038MB656006 | 3 | 2 |
Show all 47 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXNSNF0891 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDR3NDNN5054 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDR9NDNN5057 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2RM045102 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9RM045100 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4NY7TM001185 | 2 | — |
| Pola | — | 1PMS14329J1049148 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5030RB656105 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5032TB656257 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5034RB656107 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5036PB656042 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5037TB656254 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5039LB656014 | 2 | 2 |
| Wilx | — | 1W18513A6K2271186 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6RSVB5738 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDRXNDNN5052 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR8RLUW0774 | 2 | — |
| Westm | — | 16WTE12F5XC133514 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4RM045182 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5032RB656106 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5034PB656041 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5036RB656108 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5039PB656004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5039TB656255 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC503XMB656007 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65333T5572106 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K6533XR5567364 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSNF0890 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDR1NDNN5053 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDR4NDNN4320 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDR5LDMF0640 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDR5NDMX6775 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDR5NDNN5055 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDR7LDMF0638 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDR7LDMF0641 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGNDR7NDNN5056 | 1 | 1 |
| Walk | — | 5WSAA44208N039958 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 14, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 3, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 17, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 4, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 3, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 19, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 17, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 7, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 2, 2002 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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