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JASON R MERRELL
DBA: Merrell Company
Cedar Grove, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 642819 · MC 521985
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-521985 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 12 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 18, 2014; first granted May 11, 2005 (21 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC521985
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA 1773496
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
642819
MC Number
MC-521985
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 28, 1996
Authority First Granted
May 11, 2005
Authority Reinstated
February 18, 2014
Annual Mileage
59,389 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Cedar Grove, IN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPassengersGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K4412XN7723542 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X4VD429342 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2025 | 5982006262 | LIBERTY IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5DB8X4VD429342 1W1K4412XN7723542 |
IN 1211438 IN SP738RYT |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 7, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 18, 2014 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 18, 2013 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| May 11, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 15, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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