MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC
YOAKUM, TX
DBA: RANGER GATE COMPANY
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC (USDOT 853682) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): DAVID JAHN (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/853682/ As of: Jul 12, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 36.36% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC is a corporation based in YOAKUM, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 853682. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 6 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 41.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Yoakum, TX. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 36.4% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 267% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (10) and LA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
36.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (81.4% of violations); top code 393.75A3 (Tire-flat and/or audible air leak) cited 5 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner, Other, and Trao are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,325 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 13 | |
| Other | 5 | |
| Trail-Eze | 3 | |
| Fontaine | 2 | |
| Lamar | 1 | |
| Lark | 1 | |
| Pjtm | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.52 | 1 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 9.50 | 10 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87436948 | Mar 28, 2026 | LA | 3 | VINTON LA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | No |
| 86958589 | Feb 3, 2026 | TX | 1 | US181 KARNES SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B | Yes |
| 86843956 | Jan 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 86343237 | Nov 12, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-718--us77-nb |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
12 | 393.110B, 393.104B, 393.9 | Yes |
| 86284181 | Nov 5, 2025 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.75A3, 396.17C, 393.9 | Yes |
| 86132161 | Oct 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.8F01, 395.22H4 | No |
| 84469102 | Apr 21, 2025 | TX | 1 | US59 BEEVILLE SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9, 392.2RG, 393.45DLUV | No |
| 82736683 | Sep 20, 2024 | TX | 2 | SH72 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 82719738 | Sep 18, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 82696172 | Sep 17, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 82576459 | Aug 30, 2024 | TX | 1 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9(a), 393.95(a) | No |
| 81353505 | Apr 11, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-lat:28---27-48.78n |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.11, 393.60(c) | No |
| 81166003 | Mar 18, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-lat:28---27-48.78n |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.110(b), 393.104(f)(3), 393.104(b) | Yes |
| 78497816 | Apr 24, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-lat:28---41-31.5n |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.11, 393.45(d) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX75KBHQE1MB | May 8, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2023118711 | Oct 3, 2023 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5OXCHQE1F8 | Mar 4, 2020 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | 3 | 1 |
| VINTON LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| SH72 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| US181 KARNES SCALE | TX | 1 | 1 |
| US59 BEEVILLE SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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How to verify MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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