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Carrier profile · USDOT 983158 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Merrel E Hopper

DBA Triple H Farm · Leon, WV · Interstate carrier · Since 2001
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesNo Freight
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (304) 812-0228
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1,150
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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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 & 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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesNo Freight
Annual mileage
1,150 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
983158
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Merrel E Hopper
DBA
Triple H Farm
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 10, 2001
Last MCS-150
Feb 3, 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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (304) 812-0228
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Frequently asked

What is Merrel E Hopper's USDOT number?

Merrel E Hopper's USDOT number is 983158.

Is Merrel E Hopper authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Merrel E Hopper's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Merrel E Hopper's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 3, 2026.

Where is Merrel E Hopper located?

Merrel E Hopper is located at 4217 Locust Ridge Road, Leon, WV, 25123. Phone: (304) 812-0228.

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