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Carrier profile · USDOT 291773 · MC184089 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

August Michael Mertens

DBA Mertens Services · Stanley, WI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1987
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayUtilities+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (715) 644-2601
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
12K
Annual miles
39 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2006)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC184089
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 5, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
12,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
291773
MC / docket
MC-184089
Legal name
August Michael Mertens
DBA
Mertens Services
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 11, 1987
Last MCS-150
Apr 2, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is August Michael Mertens's USDOT number?

August Michael Mertens's USDOT number is 291773 and its docket number is MC184089.

Is August Michael Mertens authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is August Michael Mertens's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is August Michael Mertens's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 2, 2026.

What insurance does August Michael Mertens carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company.

Where is August Michael Mertens located?

August Michael Mertens is located at 10038 360TH St, Stanley, WI, 54768. Phone: (715) 644-2601.

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