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DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS

USDOT 2968132 • DBA: MERTENS SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT • 10020 352ND ST, STANLEY, WI, 54768

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,968,132
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Wisconsin
Phone
7152150762
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
281,698
BOC-3 Agent
DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
Physical Address
10020 352ND ST, STANLEY, WI, 54768
Mailing Address
10020 352ND ST, STANLEY, WI, 54768-5834
Contact
Phone: 7152150762

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 20, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-008672ACTIVEUnknownMar 28, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP29694AON FILEMar 20, 2017Apr 23, 2024

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP29694AREPLACEDMar 20, 2017Mar 27, 2024

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP29694ABIPD/PrimaryApr 23, 2024Apr 23, 2024
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP29694ABIPD/PrimaryMar 27, 2024Mar 27, 2024

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC008672COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 27, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 28, 2024
MC008672MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 24, 2017—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
15
Violations
50
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
6.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 15 of 15 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states • 15 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (50 violations from 15 inspections)

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Violation Summary (50 violations from 15 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps903Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LBLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRVLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2)390.21T(b)(2)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70(c)Coupling devices defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
6.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.33vs nat'l 1.80
+1.53 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (15 inspections)

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Inspection History (15 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 18, 202687104892MADISON WIWILevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK7392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.9A-LCL, 393.55D1-BNo
Feb 10, 202687038210HUMBIRD WIWILevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 11, 202586297414US 81/ SH 7OKLevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEDNo
Aug 8, 202585458436PRATT COUNTY - 151KSLevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 20, 202583938596ELK MOUND WIWILevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LSML, 393.203C-CBPNo
Jan 6, 202583562641HUDSON WIWILevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 20, 202483232138BARRON WIWILevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Nov 5, 202483101550JAMESTOWN NDNDLevel 2XL SEMI-TRAILER7396.3A1-OAL, 393.45D-B, 393.55C1-BYes
Apr 8, 202481343790TREMPEALEAU WIWILevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21T(b)(2), 393.9(a), 393.60(c)No
Feb 21, 202480904595RoadsideMILevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 11, 202379898225RoadsideWILevel 2MAGO SEMI-TRAILER6393.9(a), 392.2, 393.60(c)No
Sep 26, 202379761679SPRING VALLEYMNLevel 3MAGO SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 23, 202379762439WHEATON (TOWN)WILevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR10393.9(a), 393.78, 393.55(d)(1)No
May 18, 202378678055DOVRE (TOWN)WILevel 1OTH FULL TRAILER10396.17(c), 393.78, 393.55(d)(1)No
Apr 19, 202378402875RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

8 total · 12.5% OOS
2024-112026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

PRATT COUNTY - 1511
SPRING VALLEY1
JAMESTOWN ND1 · 1 OOS
US 81/ SH 71
BARRON WI1
DOVRE (TOWN)1
ELK MOUND WI1
HUDSON WI1

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 15, 2024WITOW00MERRILLANUSH 012 WB...852977DANIEL WAYNE MERTENS

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 23, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 15, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 28, 2024
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-008672
Mar 27, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary

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StationMADISON WI
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