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MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC

USDOT 39685 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MIKE MERSE Company officer 2: MICHAEL J MERSE Dry Bulk Other (DRY BULK FLOUR) Based in PATERSON, NJ Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Jun 30, 2025
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MIKE MERSE
Company officer 2: MICHAEL J MERSE
Cargo: Dry Bulk, Other (DRY BULK FLOUR)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 39685)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): MIKE MERSE (Company officer); MICHAEL J MERSE (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file — BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/39685/
As of: Jul 20, 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 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 39685
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC220130
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MIKE MERSE
Company officer 2 MICHAEL J MERSE
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Dry Bulk, Other (DRY BULK FLOUR)
Fleet size 11 units
Drivers 9
Annual mileage 231,477 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (973) 595-7106
Email: [email protected]
Physical
31 EAST RAILWAY AVE
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 39685
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 231,477 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
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 11 0 0
Trailers 14 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 24 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Power Units
11
Drivers
9
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
24 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in PATERSON, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 39685. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 9 drivers, with 2 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

MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Paterson, NJ. FMCSA records show no roadside inspections in the last 24 months but 1 reportable crash during the same window. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 2 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet); 9 drivers.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 1
Polar 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 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 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
79514894 Aug 26, 2023 NJ 3 —
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AT463D · 1M1AW02YXGM059081
1 392.2 No
78302103 Apr 7, 2023 NY 2 SPRING VALLEY TANDEM EXIT 14N — 2 396.17(c), 393.95(a) No
Recent Crashes (24 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0002698557 Oct 24, 2024 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0024503292 Feb 7, 2024 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0004924264 Feb 14, 2023 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
NYSP43758690 Mar 11, 2022 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
NYSP39787540 Dec 16, 2020 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY3865805200 Dec 16, 2020 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY3830031600 Jan 17, 2020 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0019266550 Oct 18, 2019 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY3777377800 Feb 27, 2019 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY3771580100 Jan 30, 2019 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0018117093 Jan 24, 2018 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0015288158 Oct 30, 2015 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0015263601 Sep 1, 2015 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0015514720 Apr 24, 2015 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0013294368 Nov 27, 2013 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0013149199 May 8, 2013 NJ 0 2 Yes No Injury
NJ0005097921 Apr 28, 2005 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0005081992 Apr 7, 2005 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY3080433500 Mar 23, 2004 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0003044634 Feb 19, 2003 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY0021068780 Jun 6, 2002 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0001009628 Jan 4, 2001 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
NY991747900A May 7, 1999 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY985070920A Aug 24, 1998 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC220130
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
Jul 20, 2021 MC220130-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 12, 2021 MC220130 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ACX-B1820WLS22C559-0294 91X — Jun 30, 2025 On file ACTIVE
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2-MAT-NJ-21-S0111632-01 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2025 CANCELLED
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2-MAT-NJ-21-S0111632-00 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2024 CANCELLED
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY MIT-RENND2000036-937 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2023 CANCELLED
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY MIT-RENND2000036-098 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2022 CANCELLED
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC PC20062817 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2021 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0716708 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2018 Jun 30, 2020 CANCELLED
GULF UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY GU 0475300-01 CARGO — Jun 30, 2001 Aug 31, 2001 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA P-820-629D0004-TIL-01 CARGO — Jun 30, 2001 Aug 16, 2021 NAME CHANGED
GULF UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY GU 0475300-01 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2001 Aug 31, 2001 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA P-820-629D0004-TIL-01 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2001 Jun 30, 2018 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA P-820-910K5399-TIL-98 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 1998 Jun 30, 2001 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA P-820-910K5339-TIL-98 CARGO — Jun 30, 1998 Jun 30, 2001 REPLACED
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY IM0067930 CARGO — Jun 1, 1994 Jun 30, 1998 REPLACED
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY IM0067930 CARGO — Jun 1, 1994 Dec 6, 1998 CANCELLED
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 133 5498984 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 1992 Oct 26, 1998 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 30, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jun 26, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Jun 30, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 20, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Jun 30, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jun 23, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jun 30, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jun 27, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Aug 16, 2021
    insurance
    NAMECHG — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  10. Jul 20, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Jul 6, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Jul 6, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Jul 6, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  14. Jul 6, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Jun 30, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
  16. Jul 1, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Jun 30, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  18. Jun 30, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  19. Nov 20, 2001
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Nov 13, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Aug 31, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — GULF UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Aug 31, 2001
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  23. Jun 30, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  24. Jun 30, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  25. Dec 8, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Dec 6, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Oct 26, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
  28. Jun 30, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Feb 8, 1994
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
SPRING VALLEY TANDEM EXIT 14N NY 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 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 MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC

  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 MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC

Is MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 39685 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 MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC'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 MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC 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 MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 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 MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC based? ▾
MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 31 EAST RAILWAY AVE, PATERSON, New Jersey 07503. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC220130). 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 MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC self-reports 11 power units and 9 drivers 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 MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
24 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MERSE BROTHERS TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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