DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS
DBA: MERTENS SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS (USDOT 2968132) 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): DANIEL MERTENS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2968132/ As of: Jul 25, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178051 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 27, 2024
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC008672ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 12.5% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS is a motor carrier based in STANLEY, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2968132. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 2 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 2 drivers, based in Stanley, WI. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 14% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WI (5) and ND (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA3 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt, Magnolia t, and Other are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,051 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Wisconsin (WI) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 12.00 | 12 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87104892 | Feb 18, 2026 | WI | 2 | MADISON WI |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.55D2-B, 393.55D1-B | No |
| 87038210 | Feb 10, 2026 | WI | 3 | HUMBIRD WI |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86297414 | Nov 11, 2025 | OK | 3 | ok-us-81/-sh-7 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 85458436 | Aug 8, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-pratt-county---151 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83938596 | Feb 20, 2025 | WI | 2 | ELK MOUND WI |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.203C-CBP, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 83562641 | Jan 6, 2025 | WI | 3 | HUDSON WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83232138 | Nov 20, 2024 | WI | 2 | BARRON WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 83101550 | Nov 5, 2024 | ND | 2 | JAMESTOWN ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-OAL, 393.55C1-B | Yes |
| 81343790 | Apr 8, 2024 | WI | 2 | TREMPEALEAU WI |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 390.21T(b)(2), 393.60(c), 393.9(a) | No |
| 80904595 | Feb 21, 2024 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79898225 | Oct 11, 2023 | WI | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.60(c) | No |
| 79761679 | Sep 26, 2023 | MN | 3 | SPRING VALLEY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79762439 | Sep 23, 2023 | WI | 2 | wi-wheaton-(town) |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 393.78 | No |
| 78678055 | May 18, 2023 | WI | 1 | wi-dovre-(town) |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.70(c), 393.78, 396.17(c) | No |
| 78402875 | Apr 19, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI0000122560 | Apr 15, 2024 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978658594 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 27, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP29694A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 2017 | Apr 23, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP29694A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 2017 | Mar 27, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| SPRING VALLEY | MN | 1 | 0 |
| JAMESTOWN ND | ND | 1 | 1 |
| BARRON WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| ELK MOUND WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| HUDSON WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| HUMBIRD WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| MADISON WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| TREMPEALEAU WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC008672
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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15 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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