GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC

USDOT 528487 • DBA: SERVICE HEAVY HAUL • 9125 10TH AVE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA, 98108-4612

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
528,487
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2067629125
Power Units (MCS-150)
144
Drivers (MCS-150)
90
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,586,576
Physical Address
9125 10TH AVE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA, 98108-4612
Mailing Address
9125 10TH AVE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA, 98108
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Jan 31, 2006
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-265647ACTIVEUnknownJan 27, 2014
Common CarrierMC-265647ACTIVEUnknownJan 27, 2014

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 3790634ON FILEJan 31, 2006Feb 7, 2014
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOBAP 3790634ON FILEJan 31, 2006Feb 7, 2014
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.BIPD407698546ON FILEApr 1, 1993Jan 15, 1998

Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 3790634REPLACEDJan 31, 2006Jan 31, 2014
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOCK08403100REPLACEDDec 31, 2000Dec 31, 2000
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOCK08403100CANCELLEDDec 31, 2000Jun 9, 2001
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOCK08403100REPLACEDDec 31, 2000Jan 31, 2006
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOIM08400969CANCELLEDDec 31, 1999Mar 28, 2001
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOIM08400969REPLACEDDec 31, 1999Dec 31, 2000
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOKK 08400030REPLACEDDec 31, 1998Dec 31, 1999
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKK 08400030REPLACEDDec 31, 1998Jan 31, 2006
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOKK 08400030CANCELLEDDec 31, 1998Apr 8, 2000
VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryECA 2103 7503CANCELLEDDec 31, 1997Feb 7, 1999
VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryECA 2103 7503REPLACEDDec 31, 1997Dec 31, 1998
VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOECA 21 03 75 03CANCELLEDDec 31, 1997Feb 7, 1999
VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOECA 21 03 75 03REPLACEDDec 31, 1997Dec 31, 1998
CNA INSURANCE COMPANIESCARGOIM961477CANCELLEDDec 31, 1996Dec 31, 1997
CNA INSURANCE COMPANIESCARGOIM 953371CANCELLEDDec 31, 1995Apr 2, 1997
CNA INSURANCE COMPANIESCARGOIM 953371REPLACEDDec 31, 1995Dec 31, 1996
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOIM 954067REPLACEDDec 31, 1993Dec 31, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 3790634CARGOFeb 7, 2014Feb 7, 2014
TERM/CANCLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 3790634BIPD/PrimaryFeb 7, 2014Feb 7, 2014
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 3790634BIPD/PrimaryJan 31, 2014Jan 31, 2014
TERM/REPLST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYKK 08400030BIPD/PrimaryJan 31, 2006Jan 31, 2006
TERM/REPLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CK08403100CARGOJan 31, 2006Jan 31, 2006
TERM/CANCLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CK08403100CARGOJun 9, 2001Jun 9, 2001
TERM/CANCLST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYIM08400969CARGOMar 28, 2001Mar 28, 2001
TERM/REPLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CK08403100CARGODec 31, 2000Dec 31, 2000
TERM/REPLST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYIM08400969CARGODec 31, 2000Dec 31, 2000
TERM/CANCLST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYKK 08400030CARGOApr 8, 2000Apr 8, 2000
TERM/REPLST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYKK 08400030CARGODec 31, 1999Dec 31, 1999
TERM/CANCLVALIANT INSURANCE COMPANYECA 21 03 75 03CARGOFeb 7, 1999Feb 7, 1999
TERM/CANCLVALIANT INSURANCE COMPANYECA 2103 7503BIPD/PrimaryFeb 7, 1999Feb 7, 1999
TERM/REPLVALIANT INSURANCE COMPANYECA 21 03 75 03CARGODec 31, 1998Dec 31, 1998
TERM/REPLVALIANT INSURANCE COMPANYECA 2103 7503BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 1998Dec 31, 1998
NAMECHGTRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.407698546BIPDJan 15, 1998Jan 15, 1998
CANCELCNA INSURANCE COMPANIESIM961477CARGODec 31, 1997Dec 31, 1997
TERM/CANCLCNA INSURANCE COMPANIESIM 953371CARGOApr 2, 1997Apr 2, 1997
TERM/REPLCNA INSURANCE COMPANIESIM 953371CARGODec 31, 1996Dec 31, 1996
TERM/REPLTHE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.IM 954067CARGODec 31, 1995Dec 31, 1995

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC265647COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 13, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 27, 2014
MC265647CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 13, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 27, 2014
MC265647COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 17, 1994DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC265647MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 14, 1993Unknown
MC265647MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 14, 1993Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

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

Inspections
25
Violations
33
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.0%
Driver OOS %
4.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
144
Drivers (MCS-150)
90
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
Jul
4
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 25 of 25 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state25 inspections

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Violation Summary (33 violations from 25 inspections)

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Violation Summary (33 violations from 25 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
4.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.32vs nat'l 1.80
-0.48 below avg

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

Inspection History (25 inspections)

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Inspection History (25 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 27, 202686930527TUKWILA WAWALevel 3PREMIER TR FULL TRAILER1392.2-SLLCPNo
Jan 15, 202686833711SEATAC WAWALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSIVNo
May 7, 202584620819SEATTLE WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16-DNo
Apr 16, 202584427507BLACK DIAMOND WAWALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTLNo
Feb 28, 202584005997ENUMCLAW WAWALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16-DNo
Jan 22, 202583687008EVERETT WAWALevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 7, 202482863198KIRKLAND WAWALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.60(d), 396.9(d)(2), 392.2No
Aug 22, 202482506777BELLEVUE WAWALevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 383.23(a)(2)Yes
Aug 20, 202482443791SEATTLE WAWALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Aug 7, 202482354666BOTHELL WAWALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9(a), 393.60(d), 393.78(a)Yes
Aug 6, 202482354715BELLEVUE WAWALevel 2DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.60(d), 392.2No
May 7, 202481575533MARYSVILLE WAWALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Apr 9, 202481334929COVINGTON WAWALevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.78(a)No
Mar 6, 202481054823KIRKLAND WAWALevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 1, 202481008458SEATTLE WAWALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Jan 8, 202480597425GIG HARBOR WAWALevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2WG, 392.2-SLLNo
Nov 21, 202380241768S/BWALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2No
Nov 8, 202380128709RoadsideWALevel 1WILX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 25, 202379247393MONROEWALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 19, 202379211280SC26 FEDERAL WAY NORTHBOUNDWALevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 19, 202379180244ANACORTESWAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
Jul 12, 202379138969SCALE 18WALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 6, 202378843896NB I-405WALevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 4, 202378549957RoadsideWALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Apr 26, 202378472612WBWALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.16(a), 393.60(d)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

12 total · 16.7% OOS
2024-052026-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
22

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 2, 2025WAINJURY01RENTONMONSTER RD SW BLK 510...301002SERVICE HEAVY HAUL
Jan 25, 2024WAINJURY01BELLEVUE106TH AVE SE BLK 5900...122035SERVICE HEAVY HAUL
Nov 17, 2023WATOW00KIRKLANDKIRKLAND AVE BLK 200...122035SERVICE HEAVY HAUL
Apr 10, 2023WATOW00SeattleI-90*001.90...804191SERVICE HEAVY HAUL
Nov 14, 2022WATOW00SeattleI-90*003.10...301004SERVICE HEAVY HAUL
Oct 27, 2022WAFATAL10SEATTLEE MARGINAL WAY S BLK 7000...239692SERVICE HEAVY HAUL
Jul 6, 2022WATOW00NEWCASTLEI-405*009.00...313253SERVICE HEAVY HAUL
May 25, 2022WAINJURY01SEATTLEALASKA WAY S BLK 1500...239690SERVICE HEAVY HAUL
Jun 21, 2021WATOW00SEATTLEW MARGINAL WAY SW BLK 6045...122034SERVICE HEAVY HAUL
Oct 19, 2020WATOW00
Sep 1, 2020WAINJURY01
Mar 3, 2020WATOW00
Oct 24, 2018WATOW00
Jan 26, 2018WATOW00
Dec 11, 2017WATOW00
Oct 10, 2017WAINJURY01
Sep 28, 2017WAINJURY01
Sep 20, 2017WATOW00
May 25, 2017WATOW00
Nov 15, 2016WATOW00
Jun 16, 2016WAINJURY01
May 4, 2016WATOW00
Apr 25, 2016WATOW00
Jan 21, 2016WATOW00
Sep 2, 2015WATOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 2, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in WA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 25, 2024
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Injury crash in WA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 17, 2023
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Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 10, 2023
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Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 14, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 27, 2022
Crash
Fatal crash in WA
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Jul 6, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 25, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in WA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 21, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 19, 2020
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Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 1, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 3, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 24, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 26, 2018
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Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 11, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 10, 2017
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Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 28, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 20, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 25, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 15, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 16, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 4, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 25, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 21, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 2, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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