MRK INC
USDOT 639468 • 606 E PROSPECT RD, LEXINGTON, NE, 68850
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-430727 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 30, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 42-760628-03 | ON FILE | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2022 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP 3093441 (GP) | CANCELLED | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2018 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP3093441 (U) | REPLACED | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF001007 | REPLACED | May 13, 2014 | May 1, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF001007 | CANCELLED | May 13, 2014 | Jun 4, 2015 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2505623 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2013 | May 30, 2014 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2505623 | REPLACED | May 1, 2013 | May 13, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07266201 | REPLACED | Dec 3, 2012 | May 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP74088A | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2010 | Dec 3, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP74088A | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2009 | Dec 3, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL561450 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2008 | Dec 3, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL561178 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2007 | Dec 3, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL560837 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2007 | Dec 3, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL560837 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2006 | Nov 17, 2007 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2485010 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2003 | Nov 17, 2006 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2485010 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2002 | Dec 18, 2003 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2485010 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2002 | Dec 3, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 42-760628-03 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP 3093441 (GP) | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP3093441 (U) | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF001007 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2015 | Jun 4, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF001007 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2505623 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2014 | May 30, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2505623 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2014 | May 13, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07266201 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP74088A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2012 | Dec 3, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP74088A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2010 | Dec 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561450 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2009 | Dec 3, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561178 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2008 | Dec 3, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL560837 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2007 | Dec 3, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL560837 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2007 | Nov 17, 2007 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2485010 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2006 | Nov 17, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2485010 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2003 | Dec 18, 2003 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2485010 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2002 | Dec 3, 2002 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC430727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2018 |
| MC430727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2014 |
| MC430727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2012 |
| MC430727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2010 |
| MC430727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2009 |
| MC430727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2008 |
| MC430727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2007 |
| MC430727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2006 |
| MC430727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2003 |
| MC430727 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 2002 | — | 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
2 states • 68 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 68 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 6 | 6 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLFYEMV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (68 inspections)
Showing 50 of 68
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 1, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLDREGE | US-6 | ...NN5056 | MRK INC |
| Dec 5, 2022 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 740 RD | ...KS9410 | MRK INC |
| Jan 29, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | KEARNEY | 4th Avenue | ...656027 | MRK INC |
| May 24, 2021 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | D RD | ...MF0638 | MRK INC |
| Aug 26, 2020 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2019 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2019 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2019 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2017 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2016 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2016 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2016 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2016 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2014 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2012 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2011 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2011 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2011 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2010 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2010 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2010 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2007 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2007 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events