Carrier profile · USDOT 2300249 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael James Mertz

Sears, MI · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2012
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedSand-Gravel-Topsoil
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
14 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Sand-Gravel-Topsoil
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2300249
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Michael James Mertz
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Apr 28, 2012
Last MCS-150
May 8, 2012
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.
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 Michael James Mertz's USDOT number?

Michael James Mertz's USDOT number is 2300249.

Is Michael James Mertz authorized to operate?

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

What is Michael James Mertz's safety record?

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

How big is Michael James Mertz's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 8, 2012.

Where is Michael James Mertz located?

Michael James Mertz is located at 3836 US Highway 10, Sears, MI, 49679. Phone: (231) 250-3566.

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