Carrier profile · USDOT 2540559 · MC883862 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Robert Merritt

Pesotum, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2014
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
33K
Annual miles
12 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 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.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC883862
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Sep 5, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
32,802 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2540559
MC / docket
MC-883862
Legal name
Robert Merritt
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 11, 2014
Last MCS-150
Sep 3, 2025
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 Robert Merritt's USDOT number?

Robert Merritt's USDOT number is 2540559 and its docket number is MC883862.

Is Robert Merritt authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Robert Merritt's safety record?

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

How big is Robert Merritt's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 3, 2025.

What insurance does Robert Merritt carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company.

Where is Robert Merritt located?

Robert Merritt is located at 106 S Hickory St, Pesotum, IL, 61863. Phone: (217) 377-4617.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.