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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 154712 · FF12031 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Mercer Transportation Company Inc

Louisville, KY · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (502) 333-6223
1,605
Power units
1,708
Drivers
4,064
Inspections · 24 mo
113
Crashes · 24 mo
138M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
72
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 2 fatal crashes in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 23.0% 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 & rating0/20
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
23.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 502 of 2,182 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.4%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 56 of 4,064 inspections
Crashes
113
2 fatal35 injury103 tow-away
Crash rate 0.41 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4,064
Driver inspections
4,064
Vehicle inspections
2,182
People injured
57
Fatalities
2
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2025)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Freight forwarder
Active
Docket
FF12031
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Freight Forwarder of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. May 1, 2019Liability (BIPD) · Old Republic Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1,605
Power units
1,605
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1,708
Drivers
1,708
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
137,810,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
154712
MC / docket
MC-143059, MC-143059
Legal name
Mercer Transportation Company Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jan 15, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1,708 (1,708)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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 Mercer Transportation Company Inc's USDOT number?

Mercer Transportation Company Inc's USDOT number is 154712 and its docket number is FF12031.

Is Mercer Transportation Company Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker and freight forwarder operating authority.

What is Mercer Transportation Company Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4,064 roadside inspections, a 23.0% vehicle and 1.4% driver out-of-service rate, and 113 reportable crashes (2 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Mercer Transportation Company Inc's fleet?

1,605 power units and 1,708 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 15, 2026.

What insurance does Mercer Transportation Company Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Old Republic Insurance Company.

Where is Mercer Transportation Company Inc located?

Mercer Transportation Company Inc is located at 1128 W Main St, Louisville, KY, 40203. Phone: (502) 333-6223.

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