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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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MERCURY TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1356546 · MC520352 · EIN 20-2554728 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
173 ROUTE 526, ALLENTOWN, NJ, 08501-2017
(609) 259-6102 · MIKE KOPEC
30
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 52.6% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
125 / 125
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
235 / 2431
Crashes (24 mo)
23 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 162501 1614551 · eff 05/29/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate52.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1751 pts
Unsafe Driving442 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance347 pts
Other70 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance33 pts
Not in SMS15 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 250 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 16 | 224 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 160 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 140 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 136 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 77 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 75 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 72 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 72 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 70 |
Most inspected states
GA69
SC68
FL54
NC20
AL6
TX5
US3
MS3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.97 | 3.04 | ≈51–58% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.69 | 0.70 | ≈82–89% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.34 | 10.39 | ≈98–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.23 | 0.24 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 62% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 17% · Following / lane / reckless 10%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 47% (32 OOS) · Tires 25% (14 OOS) · Brakes 20% (16 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 36% · Phone / texting 23% · Seat belt 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 30 inspections, 58 violations, 17 OOS, 9 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance34 viol · 16 OOS · 59%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×5, 393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.9A-LTSI ×4
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.755).
2. Other12 viol · 1 OOS · 21%
393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLS1 ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving6 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLML
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 47 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.228).
Repeat offenders: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×5, 393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.9A-LTSI ×4, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×3, 393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 393.45D-B ×2, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
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Crash record — 23 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2026 | ATLANTA, GA | ✓ | ||
| 05/26/2026 | Not Reported, SC | ✓ | ||
| 03/05/2026 | GLEN ST MARY, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/19/2026 | DECATUR, AL | ✓ | ||
| 01/28/2026 | ST. MARYS, GA | ✓ | ||
| 12/19/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/12/2025 | LYNCHBURG, TN | ✓ | ||
| 11/20/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 06/24/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/30/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 97 vehicles seen in inspections
48 trailer47 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
MIKE KOPEC
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
11.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
125
Registered since
2005-04-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 72 carriers
Shares identifiers with 72 carriers (69 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 9 VINs | strong |
| CUSTOMIZED TRUCKING SERVICES INC | 1938017 | 7 VINs | strong |
| SPECTRUM LOGISTICS INC | 860442 | 5 VINs | strong |
| ALL-LOGISTICS LLC | 1212547 | officer, email | strong |
| BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC | 569614 | 2 VINs | medium |
| EASTERN DRAYAGE LLC | 2428546 | 2 VINs | medium |
| EVANS CUSTOMIZED TRUCKING SERVICES LLC | 4386382 | 2 VINs | medium |
| FTI | 4179007 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ALL-LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 1212547, 2004).
Activity history (recent)
06/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
11.4M mi reported (2025)
06/19/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 162500 1614551
05/29/2025 — Insurance filed — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 162501 1614551
05/29/2025 — Insurance replaced — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 162501 1614551
05/29/2025 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13386
04/26/2018 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13386
05/29/2017 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 04
05/29/2017 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13386
05/02/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/15/2017)
08/01/2016 — Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 MS AF9251
08/01/2016 — Insurance name changed — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 04
06/28/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2016)
05/29/2016 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 03
05/29/2016 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 04
05/02/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2016)
05/30/2015 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 02
05/29/2015 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 02
05/13/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CP29002459
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1356546.