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Carrier profile · USDOT 273059 · MC265608 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Merle W Hoffman

Juniata, NE · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1986
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayDirt
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (402) 461-8236
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
143
Annual miles
40 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC265608
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jul 19, 2001Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayDirt
Annual mileage
143 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
273059
MC / docket
MC-265608
Legal name
Merle W Hoffman
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 15, 1986
Last MCS-150
Apr 17, 2026
Safety rating
Conditional
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 Merle W Hoffman's USDOT number?

Merle W Hoffman's USDOT number is 273059 and its docket number is MC265608.

Is Merle W Hoffman authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Merle W Hoffman's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is Merle W Hoffman's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 17, 2026.

What insurance does Merle W Hoffman carry?

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

Where is Merle W Hoffman located?

Merle W Hoffman is located at 10060 W Hwy 6, Juniata, NE, 68955. Phone: (402) 461-8236.

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