GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC
USDOT 528487 • DBA: SERVICE HEAVY HAUL • 9125 10TH AVE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA, 98108-4612
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 3790634 | ON FILE | Jan 31, 2006 | Feb 7, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BAP 3790634 | ON FILE | Jan 31, 2006 | Feb 7, 2014 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 407698546 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 1993 | Jan 15, 1998 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 3790634 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2006 | Jan 31, 2014 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CK08403100 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CK08403100 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2000 | Jun 9, 2001 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CK08403100 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2000 | Jan 31, 2006 |
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM08400969 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1999 | Mar 28, 2001 |
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM08400969 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1999 | Dec 31, 2000 |
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | KK 08400030 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1998 | Dec 31, 1999 |
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KK 08400030 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1998 | Jan 31, 2006 |
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | KK 08400030 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1998 | Apr 8, 2000 |
| VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECA 2103 7503 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1997 | Feb 7, 1999 |
| VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECA 2103 7503 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 1998 |
| VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ECA 21 03 75 03 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1997 | Feb 7, 1999 |
| VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ECA 21 03 75 03 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 1998 |
| CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES | CARGO | IM961477 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1997 |
| CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES | CARGO | IM 953371 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1995 | Apr 2, 1997 |
| CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES | CARGO | IM 953371 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 954067 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 3790634 | CARGO | Feb 7, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 3790634 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 3790634 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | KK 08400030 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2006 | Jan 31, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK08403100 | CARGO | Jan 31, 2006 | Jan 31, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK08403100 | CARGO | Jun 9, 2001 | Jun 9, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | IM08400969 | CARGO | Mar 28, 2001 | Mar 28, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK08403100 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | IM08400969 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | KK 08400030 | CARGO | Apr 8, 2000 | Apr 8, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | KK 08400030 | CARGO | Dec 31, 1999 | Dec 31, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY | ECA 21 03 75 03 | CARGO | Feb 7, 1999 | Feb 7, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY | ECA 2103 7503 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 1999 | Feb 7, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY | ECA 21 03 75 03 | CARGO | Dec 31, 1998 | Dec 31, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY | ECA 2103 7503 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1998 | Dec 31, 1998 |
| NAMECHG | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 407698546 | BIPD | Jan 15, 1998 | Jan 15, 1998 |
| CANCEL | CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES | IM961477 | CARGO | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES | IM 953371 | CARGO | Apr 2, 1997 | Apr 2, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES | IM 953371 | CARGO | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | IM 954067 | CARGO | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC265647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2014 |
| MC265647 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2014 |
| MC265647 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC265647 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC265647 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 1993 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
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)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RENTON | MONSTER RD SW BLK 510 | ...301002 | SERVICE HEAVY HAUL |
| Jan 25, 2024 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BELLEVUE | 106TH AVE SE BLK 5900 | ...122035 | SERVICE HEAVY HAUL |
| Nov 17, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | KIRKLAND | KIRKLAND AVE BLK 200 | ...122035 | SERVICE HEAVY HAUL |
| Apr 10, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Seattle | I-90*001.90 | ...804191 | SERVICE HEAVY HAUL |
| Nov 14, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Seattle | I-90*003.10 | ...301004 | SERVICE HEAVY HAUL |
| Oct 27, 2022 | WA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SEATTLE | E MARGINAL WAY S BLK 7000 | ...239692 | SERVICE HEAVY HAUL |
| Jul 6, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWCASTLE | I-405*009.00 | ...313253 | SERVICE HEAVY HAUL |
| May 25, 2022 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SEATTLE | ALASKA WAY S BLK 1500 | ...239690 | SERVICE HEAVY HAUL |
| Jun 21, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEATTLE | W MARGINAL WAY SW BLK 6045 | ...122034 | SERVICE HEAVY HAUL |
| Oct 19, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2020 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2017 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2017 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2016 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events