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MERWIN INC

USDOT 625333 • DBA: PRAIRIE FUELS • 176 E MILWAUKEE AVE, BAKER, MT, 59313

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
625,333
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Montana
Phone
4067783245
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
216,202
BOC-3 Agent
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
Physical Address
176 E MILWAUKEE AVE, BAKER, MT, 59313
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1272, BAKER, MT, 59313-1272
Contact
Phone: 4067783245

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: Aug 9, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1457253ACTIVEUnknownJan 21, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary62P100694ON FILEAug 9, 2022Feb 4, 2026

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELGUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY62P100694BIPD/PrimaryFeb 4, 2026Feb 4, 2026

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1457253COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 8, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 21, 2026
MC1457253MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 31, 2022—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
25
Violations
33
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

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

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 25 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (33 violations from 25 inspections)

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Violation Summary (33 violations from 25 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain30—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50%Movement of damaged hazmat packages119Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.33A-DOperating CMV with obstructed driver view105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMCMIDMovement of damaged hazmat packages119Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC107.620B-HMAMC10—Unknown
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602(c)172.602(c)10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.801Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.205A-WRBHWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 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
Feb 13, 202687061139WIBAUX MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 19, 202585529292WIBAUX MTMTLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jul 27, 202585354501BAKER MTMTLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 12, 202584945710WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER3393.47E, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
May 23, 202584810040WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LSLINo
May 13, 202584677205BEACH NDNDLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 22, 202584486752WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK6177.801-HMHCNP, 172.328D-HMM, 392.2-SLLIRPNo
Mar 10, 202584098443WIBAUX MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 15, 202583623194WIBAUX MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 14, 202583619903WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.55E-B, 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%, 392.33A-DYes
Jun 19, 202481955257WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK3172.602(c), 177.801, 393.45(d)No
Jun 13, 202481909098BERTHOLD NDNDLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45(d), 393.207(f)No
May 16, 202481681042BERTHOLDNDLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45(d), 393.207(f)No
Apr 4, 202481314424WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 12, 202481091445WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 4, 202481065339WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 1, 202480810285WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 10, 202480611063WIBAUX MTMTLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2172.602C-HMER, 393.205A-WRBHYes
Dec 18, 202380432140WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.9A2-CYes
Nov 16, 202380232937BERTHOLD NDNDLevel 1POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1393.81-HNo
Sep 23, 202379763402SIDNEY SCALEMTLevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER2393.75(a)(3)Yes
Sep 17, 202379685626ROADSIDEMTLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 1, 202379344789SIDNEYMTLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.48(a), 393.47(a)No
Jun 28, 202379038328PANGER SCALENDLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Apr 27, 202378545559PANGERNDLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 15.4% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

WILLISTON ND10 · 3 OOS
WIBAUX MT5 · 1 OOS
BERTHOLD ND2
SIDNEY SCALE1 · 1 OOS
BAKER MT1
BERTHOLD1
PANGER1
PANGER SCALE1

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving3 · 1 OOS
Unknown1

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 23, 2019NDINJURY01————
Oct 30, 2017NDTOW00————
Jan 29, 2012NDTOW00————
Jan 29, 2012NDINJURY01————
Aug 14, 2011MTTOW00————
Mar 18, 2011NDINJURY01————
Mar 17, 2011NDTOW00————
Oct 24, 2010MTTOW00————
Sep 13, 2001MTTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

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

Feb 4, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 21, 2026
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-1457253
Jul 23, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 30, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 29, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 29, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 14, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 18, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 17, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 24, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 13, 2001
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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