Merrell Bros Inc
USDOT 590972 · MC-285227 · Kokomo, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Merrell Bros Inc is a corporation based in Kokomo, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 316 power units and 128 drivers, which ranks it #49 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 21 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 14.3% of vehicle inspections and 4.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 0.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, garbage / refuse, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Merrell Bros Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 590972 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-285227 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 8811 W Cr 500 N, Kokomo, IN 46901 |
| Phone | (574) 699-7782 |
| First registered | Feb 16, 1995 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 590972.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 125 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 347 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.41 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,636,747 miles reported for 2025 – about 11,509 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 128 CDL drivers; 0 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Merrell Bros Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.3% | 18.3% | 19.0% | 22% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 136% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 77% lower than average |
| Inspections | 21 | 21 with a driver check, 7 with a vehicle check, 13 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 10, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Indiana
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Indiana carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| K2 Industrial Services Inc USDOT 1113972 | Highland | 275 | 231 | 11 | 40.0% | 3 |
| Sodrel Truck Lines Inc USDOT 52294 | Jeffersonville | 337 | 231 | 71 | 30.0% | 6 |
| Elmer Buchta Trucking LLC USDOT 754650 | Evansville | 229 | 58 | 45 | 2.7% | 1 |
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| Bulkmatic LLC USDOT 76065 | Griffith | 397 | 415 | 214 | 12.6% | 25 |
Other carriers near Kokomo
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone Trucking LLC USDOT 1971891 | Rochester | 82 | 82 | 33 | 22.2% | 2 |
| MPS Trucking LLC USDOT 348901 | North Manchester | 73 | 31 | 20 | 0.0% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Merrell Bros Inc?
Merrell Bros Inc is registered with USDOT number 590972 and operating authority MC-285227.
How many trucks does Merrell Bros Inc have?
It reports 316 power units (125 tractors, 94 straight trucks) and 347 trailers, with 128 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 28, 2026).
Where is Merrell Bros Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kokomo, Indiana 46901.
What is the out-of-service rate of Merrell Bros Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.3% of vehicle inspections and 4.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.