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Carrier profile · USDOT 2968132 · MC008672 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Daniel Wayne Mertens

DBA Mertens Specialized Transport · Stanley, WI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2017
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (715) 215-0762
4
Power units
2
Drivers
9
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
282K
Annual miles
9 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
25.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 9 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
9
Driver inspections
9
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC008672
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Mar 27, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
281,698 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2968132
MC / docket
MC-8672
Legal name
Daniel Wayne Mertens
DBA
Mertens Specialized Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 1, 2017
Last MCS-150
Apr 3, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

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 Daniel Wayne Mertens's USDOT number?

Daniel Wayne Mertens's USDOT number is 2968132 and its docket number is MC008672.

Is Daniel Wayne Mertens authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Daniel Wayne Mertens's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 9 roadside inspections, a 25.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Daniel Wayne Mertens's fleet?

4 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 3, 2025.

What insurance does Daniel Wayne Mertens carry?

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

Where is Daniel Wayne Mertens located?

Daniel Wayne Mertens is located at 10020 352ND St, Stanley, WI, 54768. Phone: (715) 215-0762.

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