MERRELL BROS INC
USDOT 590972 • 8811 W CR 500 N, KOKOMO, IN, 46901
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT1849101 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | I08638718 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD | 1 33713886 | ON FILE | Dec 19, 1994 | Dec 19, 1994 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT1849101 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT1849100 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT1849100 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2029840-10 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2019 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2029840-10 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2019 | Sep 8, 2022 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CCI 0577312 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2007 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | I21115964 001 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2007 | Dec 19, 2007 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC 5843123 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC 5843123 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2007 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC 5843123 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC 5843213 | CANCELLED | Jul 12, 2007 | Aug 12, 2007 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 5842937 | CANCELLED | Jul 12, 2007 | Sep 21, 2007 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 5842937 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 9045242 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2005 | Aug 15, 2019 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A7W5683730 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2003 | Dec 19, 2003 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A7W7015843 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2003 | Dec 19, 2005 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CMS0323370 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2003 | Jul 14, 2007 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | CAP 0314392 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 1999 | Dec 19, 2003 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133713886 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 1995 | Dec 19, 1999 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 130555232 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 21, 1995 | Dec 28, 1997 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 130555232 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 1995 | Jun 6, 2004 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 130555232 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 1995 | Dec 19, 2003 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 10 337 13886 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 19, 1994 | Dec 28, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT1849101 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT1849101 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT1849100 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2029840-10 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT1849100 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2029840-10 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 9045242 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | I08638718 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CCI 0577312 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | I21115964 001 | CARGO | Dec 19, 2007 | Dec 19, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC 5843123 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2007 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 5842937 | CARGO | Sep 21, 2007 | Sep 21, 2007 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC 5843213 | CARGO | Aug 12, 2007 | Aug 12, 2007 |
| CANCEL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CMS0323370 | CARGO | Jul 14, 2007 | Jul 14, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC 5843123 | CARGO | Jul 12, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC 5843123 | CARGO | Jul 12, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 5842937 | CARGO | Jul 12, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 |
| CANCEL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | A7W7015843 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2005 | Dec 19, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 130555232 | CARGO | Jun 6, 2004 | Jun 6, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | A7W5683730 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2003 | Dec 19, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CAP 0314392 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2003 | Dec 19, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 130555232 | CARGO | Dec 19, 2003 | Dec 19, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 133713886 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 1999 | Dec 19, 1999 |
| NAMECHG | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 130555232 | CARGO | Dec 28, 1997 | Dec 28, 1997 |
| NAMECHG | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 10 337 13886 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 1997 | Dec 28, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1 33713886 | BIPD | Dec 19, 1994 | Dec 19, 1994 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-285227 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC285227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 18, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC285227 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2007 |
| MC285227 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2005 |
| MC285227 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2005 |
| MC285227 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2004 |
| MC285227 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 1998 |
| MC285227 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 1998 |
| MC285227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 14, 1995 | REVOKED | Aug 20, 2007 |
| MC285227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 6, 1995 | — | 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
6 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(b)(3) | 392.9(b)(3) | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | FRUITVILLE RD | ...018144 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Jul 2, 2025 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 207 | ...034746 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 64 | ...083963 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Nov 22, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FAIRMOUNT | STRAWTOWN PIKE | ...001728 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Nov 22, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED H.C. | S. MOBLEY RD | ...031001 | MERRELL BROS |
| May 30, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST LAFAYETTE | JACKSON HWY | ...030445 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Mar 16, 2023 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FOLEY | N MCKENZIE ST | ...017175 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLERMONT | US 27 | ...023421 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Oct 11, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KOKOMO | W 300 N | ...024506 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Sep 27, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JACKSONVILLE BEACH | BUTLER BLVD | ...046560 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Jun 10, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINC - Z09 | US-301 | ...008890 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Mar 9, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILLERSVILLE | I-65 | ...018147 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Oct 12, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SOUTHEAST 66TH STREET | ...018141 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Jan 28, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUNSET HILLS | IS 44 | ...001265 | MERRELL BROS INC |
| Dec 7, 2020 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2020 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2019 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2019 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2019 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2018 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2018 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2017 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events