MERLI TOWING LLC
USDOT 3338769 • 8 W STATE DR, LITCHFIELD, CT, 06759-2919
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
3,338,769
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8604828191
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
48,538
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
8 W STATE DR, LITCHFIELD, CT, 06759-2919
Mailing Address
846 S MAIN ST, TORRINGTON, CT, 06790-6945
Contact
Phone: 8604828191
Email: [email protected]
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: Jul 28, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1129049 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 26, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP108905 | ON FILE | Jul 28, 2020 | Feb 27, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP108905 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2021 | Feb 27, 2021 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1129049 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2021 |
| MC1129049 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
31%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
7
Violations
18
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.3%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 7 of 7 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 7 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (18 violations from 7 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LDIL | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LRLDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.57vs nat'l 1.80
+0.77 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 (7 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | 87037144 | FULTONVILLE NY | NY | Level 2 | TALBERT MF SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2WG, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 86163298 | WATERTOWN | CT | Level 2 | NISSA OTHER | 8 | 393.17B2-LTSDM, 392.7A-D, 393.128B-CLWV | Yes |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 85676302 | NAUGATUCK | CT | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 84073202 | Roadside | CT | Level 5 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 84073201 | Roadside | CT | Level 5 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 80955143 | Roadside | CT | Level 5 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 80955145 | LOWER LOT/ THOMASTON RD | CT | Level 5 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
5 total · 20.0% OOS
2025-032026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance7 · 5 OOS
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Feb 27, 2021
InsuranceInsurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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