MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
USDOT 2822101 • 310 EAST MAIN AVE UNIT 209, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-941217 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT373356001 | ON FILE | Nov 7, 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT373356001 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT373356001 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2025 | Nov 29, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT373356001 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT373356001 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT373356001 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 373356001 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2023 | Feb 19, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 373356001 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2022 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | LNG21ME0219-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2021 | Feb 19, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0143442001 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2020 | Feb 19, 2021 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08470741 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2020 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE2017 0001-00 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE2017 0001-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE2017 0001-00 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS073349 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2017 | Feb 19, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS073349 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2017 | Apr 11, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS061062-01 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2016 | Feb 19, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS061062-01 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2016 | May 10, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2817243 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2015 | Feb 20, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT373356001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT373356001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2025 | Nov 29, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT373356001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT373356001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT373356001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT373356001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 373356001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2024 | Feb 19, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 373356001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | LNG21ME0219-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2022 | Feb 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0143442001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08470741 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2020 | Feb 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE2017 0001-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE2017 0001-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE2017 0001-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS073349 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2018 | Feb 19, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS073349 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2017 | Apr 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS061062-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2017 | Feb 19, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS061062-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2016 | May 10, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2817243 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2016 | Feb 20, 2016 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC941217 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2025 |
| MC941217 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2025 |
| MC941217 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2022 |
| MC941217 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2018 |
| MC941217 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 |
| MC941217 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2017 |
| MC941217 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 4, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
28 states • 239 inspections
Violation Summary (115 violations from latest 100 of 239 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 10 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (239 inspections)
Showing 50 of 239
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL COFFEE | AL HWY 141 | ...A10478 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Aug 19, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT WENTWORTH | 7001 HIGHWAY 21 | ...WC0858 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jul 28, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | TN-43 | ...GS5354 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTAION |
| May 29, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | CROSS LANES | I-64 MP 47 | ...VY9808 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Mar 27, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | IRVING | S 100 BELT LINE RD | ...WF0106 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jan 31, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 16 W 103 MM NEAR HWY 121 | ...GGGG | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Dec 16, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | TN-13 | ...LG1188 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION |
| May 11, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK | I40 | ...GD8559 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Apr 10, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOPKINSVILLE | US0041 | ...LH5025 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jul 14, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOWLING GREEN | FITZGERALD INDUSTRIAL DR | ...FD2405 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Dec 5, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CADIZ (TRIGG CO) | I 0024 | ...GD8559 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Aug 3, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL WALKER | I-22 | ...GX6349 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Nov 22, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Metropolis | I-24 | ...GX6349 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jul 12, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CRITTENDEN COUNTY) | I55N | ...HK1783 | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jul 11, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELLEFONTAINE | MAIN ST | ...591IND | MERDZIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Apr 4, 2020 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2019 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2018 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2017 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2017 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events