Merrell Bros Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Kokomo, IN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 125 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 347 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 219 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 219 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 48% | 87% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 84% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 52% | 87% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2025 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0.36 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.45 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3.44 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 5 states. Top state IN accounts for 47% of activity. Activity outside home state (IN): 53%.
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IN |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | IL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | IN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 39360D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 3958ANONELD | No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3922SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 3922SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 39375A1TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 39311A1L | Lighting - Lamps improper color height or location | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |