Carrier profile · USDOT 2492443 · MC028033 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ismael Meraz

DBA Meraz Trucking · El Centro, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2014
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, Hay+1 more
1
Power units
1
Drivers
8
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
62K
Annual miles
12 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
16.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 6 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 8 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
8
Driver inspections
8
Vehicle inspections
6
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC028033
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Feb 24, 2020Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
Annual mileage
61,522 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2492443
MC / docket
MC-28033
Legal name
Ismael Meraz
DBA
Meraz Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 4, 2014
Last MCS-150
Mar 31, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (209) 380-6933

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Frequently asked

What is Ismael Meraz's USDOT number?

Ismael Meraz's USDOT number is 2492443 and its docket number is MC028033.

Is Ismael Meraz authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Ismael Meraz's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 8 roadside inspections, a 16.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ismael Meraz's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 31, 2026.

What insurance does Ismael Meraz carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Ismael Meraz located?

Ismael Meraz is located at 2180 N 10TH St #12, El Centro, CA, 92243. Phone: (209) 380-6933.

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