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Carrier profile · USDOT 2879652 · MC1537562 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Merced Express LLC

DBA J Gonzalez · Merced, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2016
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightIntermodal ContainersOther
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (209) 626-6666
5
Power units
5
Drivers
7
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
10
Annual miles
10 yr
Registered
92
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 14.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% 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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
14.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 7 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 50000.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
7
Driver inspections
7
Vehicle inspections
5
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
MC1537562
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. Apr 3, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Knight Specialty Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal ContainersOther
Annual mileage
10 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2879652
MC / docket
MC-1537562
Legal name
Merced Express LLC
DBA
J Gonzalez
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 18, 2016
Last MCS-150
Apr 10, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (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.
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 Merced Express LLC's USDOT number?

Merced Express LLC's USDOT number is 2879652 and its docket number is MC1537562.

Is Merced Express LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Merced Express LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 7 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 14.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Merced Express LLC's fleet?

5 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 10, 2026.

What insurance does Merced Express LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Knight Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is Merced Express LLC located?

Merced Express LLC is located at 5526 McHenry Rd, Merced, CA, 95341. Phone: (209) 626-6666.

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