Mercer Transportation Company Inc
USDOT 154712 · MC-143059, MC-143059 · Louisville, Kentucky · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Mercer Transportation Company Inc is a corporation based in Louisville, Kentucky, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 1,605 power units and 1,708 drivers, which ranks it #1 by fleet size among 98 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kentucky. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 4,063 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 22.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 110 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (53 injuries, 2 fatalities, 101 tow-away), or 6.9 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Mercer Transportation Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 154712 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-143059, MC-143059 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1128 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40203 |
| Phone | (502) 333-6223 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 154712.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 1,605 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2,038 | 0 |
- 1.06 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 137,810,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 85,863 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,708 CDL drivers; 1,708 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Kentucky carriers with 50+ units (98).
| Measure | Mercer Transportation Compan | Same size, US | KY average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.5% | 14.8% | 21.3% | 52% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 20% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.9 | 2.6 | 5.6 | 162% higher than average |
| Inspections | 4,063 | 4,063 with a driver check, 2,202 with a vehicle check, 2,571 BASIC violations recorded, 119 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 22, 2025) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Mercer Transportation Company Inc?
Mercer Transportation Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 154712 and operating authority MC-143059, MC-143059.
How many trucks does Mercer Transportation Company Inc have?
It reports 1,605 power units (1,605 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 2,038 trailers, with 1,708 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 15, 2026).
Where is Mercer Transportation Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Louisville, Kentucky 40203.
What is the out-of-service rate of Mercer Transportation Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 22.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.