MERRELL TRANSPORT LLC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202631 inspections · 48 violations (9 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance4 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
32
4× · sev 8
- 2393.9A-LRLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 3395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
4
4× · sev 1
- 4395.8A
HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
4
4×
- 5392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 6396.3A1-ALBVVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 8395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
3
3× · sev 1
- 9393.13D2-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993
3
1× · sev 3
- 10392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- OK8
- MO7
- AR4
- IN3
- CO2
- NJ1
- TN1
- CA1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 81% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 39%
- 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× · 9%
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× · 4%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 9%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 6%
- 393.13D2-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× · 3%
- 396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× · 2%
- 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× · 1%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 35.7% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Medium impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 54% is close to the 60% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim2× · 33%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 17%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× · 19%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× · 14%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 17%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
A high share of violations are occurring in Douglas County, GA
Medium impact8 of 24 violations in the last 12 months (33%) came from inspections in Douglas County, GA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Douglas County, 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 4% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 32%
- 392.2LCImproper lane change1× · 26%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 42%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA48 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 18 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi47 drivers
- Company officer
- DARRYL SARTWELL
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2012-01-25
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-09-22
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 45 trucks · 45 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 14 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
29 events- 01/01/2026Insurance filed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT9318702
- 01/01/2026Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9318701
- 09/22/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2024)
- 01/01/2025Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9318700
- 09/01/2024Insurance replaced — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 62H100005
- 02/01/2022Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AN-100024
- 02/01/2021Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP14881A
- 02/01/2020Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP14881A
- 01/31/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2020)
- 01/31/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2020)
- 01/30/2020Insurance cancelled — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 62P100640-00
- 01/03/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2020)
- 01/03/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2020)
- 01/01/2020Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP14881A
- 08/15/2017Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP14881A
- 07/19/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/20/2017)
- 07/19/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/20/2017)
- 02/05/2015Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 35A800090
- 02/01/2015Insurance replaced — HALLMARK NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 35A800090
- 01/09/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2015)
- 01/09/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2015)
- 06/21/2014Insurance cancelled — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy PL199514512
- 05/01/2014Insurance replaced — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy PL199514512
- 09/04/2013Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Z-35726
- 07/10/2013Insurance replaced — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy PL199514512
- 03/21/2013Insurance replaced — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy PL199514512
- 06/29/2012MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 06/29/2012MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 01/25/2012Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2026-06-03
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-09-22
- Reported mileage
- 785,892 mi (2024)
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