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EXPERT TRUCKING LLC

MERLIN, OR

USDOT 2548440 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: JAMES ROARK BOYD General Freight Based in MERLIN, OR Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · May 21, 2015
Common (Property) reinstated · Jun 5, 2015
Policy effective · Feb 3, 2026
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 51 days Mar 31, 2015 → May 21, 2015
  • Common (Property) gap · 60 days Inactive Apr 6, 2015 → reinstated Jun 5, 2015
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: JAMES ROARK BOYD
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — EXPERT TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2548440)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): JAMES ROARK BOYD (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 51 days — Mar 31, 2015 → May 21, 2015
  • Common (Property) gap · 60 days — Inactive Apr 6, 2015 → reinstated Jun 5, 2015

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2548440/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240416 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2548440
In FMCSA records since Oct 8, 2014 (~11y)
MC / docket MC887426
Company officer JAMES ROARK BOYD
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 30,604 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (985) 502-8517
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1270 ORT LN
MERLIN, OR 97532
Mailing
PO BOX 77
MERLIN, OR 97532
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2548440
In FMCSA records since Oct 8, 2014 (~11y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 30,604 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 7 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
7
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

EXPERT TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in MERLIN, OR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2548440. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 7 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

EXPERT TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Merlin, OR. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CO (4 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Tpc are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,416 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,416 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 6, 2015 to Jun 5, 2015 (60 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 31, 2015 to May 21, 2015 (51 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Colorado (CO) 5 0 0.0% Jun 3, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 7
Unknown 4
Por 1
Tpc 1
Western 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 2.00 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88049628 Jun 3, 2026 CO 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAJM575 · 1XPCDB8X3RD359698
0 — No
86135837 Oct 22, 2025 CO 2 PUEBLO CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAJM575 · 1XPCDB8X3RD359698
3 392.2-SLLTL, 393.78A-WS, 393.60C No
84979796 Jun 16, 2025 CO 3 PENROSE CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAJM575 · 1XPCDB8X3RD359698
0 — No
84708670 May 16, 2025 CO 2 COLORADO SPRINGS CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAJM575 · 1XPCDB8X3RD359698
2 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI No
82441902 Aug 15, 2024 CO 2 PENROSE CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAJM575 · 1XPCDB8X3RD359698
0 — No
80583756 Dec 20, 2023 CO 3 PENROSE CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAJM575 · 1XPCDB8X3RD359698
1 396.17C-PI No
80173403 Nov 15, 2023 CO 2 H115 MP17
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAJM575 · 1XPCDB8X3RD359698
5 396.17(c), 393.78, 393.60(c) No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC887426
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jun 5, 2015 MC887426-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 4, 2014 MC887426-C CPL CERTIFICATE CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 9300272232 91X $750,000 Feb 3, 2026 On file ACTIVE
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA992598811 BIPD/Primary — Feb 3, 2025 Feb 3, 2026 REPLACED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2607565 BIPD/Primary — Feb 3, 2022 Feb 3, 2025 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP47060A BIPD/Primary — Feb 3, 2019 Feb 3, 2022 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2603187 BIPD/Primary — Feb 3, 2016 Feb 3, 2019 REPLACED
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. 73TRS049763-01 BIPD/Primary — May 21, 2015 Feb 3, 2016 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 51 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 31, 2015 to May 21, 2015
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 05TRM009304-01 BIPD/Primary — Dec 17, 2014 Mar 31, 2015 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 05TRM009304-01 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2014 Jan 10, 2015 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 05TRM009304-01 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2014 Dec 17, 2014 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 3, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Feb 3, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Feb 3, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Jan 27, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Feb 3, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Feb 3, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Feb 3, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
  8. Dec 2, 2015
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
  9. Jun 5, 2015
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Apr 6, 2015
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Apr 6, 2015
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  12. Apr 6, 2015
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 60 days (through Jun 5, 2015)
  13. Mar 31, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Mar 31, 2015
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 51 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 21, 2015)
  15. Jan 10, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Dec 18, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Dec 17, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
PENROSE CO CO 3 0
COLORADO SPRINGS CO CO 1 0
H115 MP17 CO 1 0
PUEBLO CO CO 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify EXPERT TRUCKING LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about EXPERT TRUCKING LLC

Is EXPERT TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. EXPERT TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2548440 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is EXPERT TRUCKING LLC's safety rating? ▾
EXPERT TRUCKING LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has EXPERT TRUCKING LLC had? ▾
7 roadside inspections are on file for EXPERT TRUCKING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is EXPERT TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
EXPERT TRUCKING LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 7 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is EXPERT TRUCKING LLC based? ▾
EXPERT TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1270 ORT LN, MERLIN, Oregon 97532. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does EXPERT TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. EXPERT TRUCKING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC887426). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does EXPERT TRUCKING LLC operate? ▾
EXPERT TRUCKING LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has EXPERT TRUCKING LLC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for EXPERT TRUCKING LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

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