Gary Merlino Construction Co Inc
USDOT 528487 · MC-265647 · Seattle, Washington · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Gary Merlino Construction Co Inc (dba Service Heavy Haul) is a corporation based in Seattle, Washington, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 151 power units and 71 drivers, which ranks it #35 by fleet size among 186 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Washington. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 11 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 1.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Gary Merlino Construction Co Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Service Heavy Haul |
| USDOT number | 528487 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-265647 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 9125 10Th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98108 |
| Phone | (206) 762-9125 |
| First registered | Jun 29, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 528487.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 56 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.47 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 8.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 856,047 miles reported for 2025 – about 5,669 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 66 CDL drivers; 5 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 66 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Washington carriers with 50+ units (186).
| Measure | Gary Merlino Construction Co | Same size, US | WA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.7% | 18.8% | 15.8% | 12% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.3 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 70% lower than average |
| Inspections | 11 | 11 with a driver check, 6 with a vehicle check, 11 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 28, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Gary Merlino Construction Co Inc?
Gary Merlino Construction Co Inc is registered with USDOT number 528487 and operating authority MC-265647.
How many trucks does Gary Merlino Construction Co Inc have?
It reports 151 power units (7 tractors, 90 straight trucks) and 56 trailers, with 71 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 9, 2026).
Where is Gary Merlino Construction Co Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Seattle, Washington 98108.
What is the out-of-service rate of Gary Merlino Construction Co Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
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.