PERRY D MERKEL INC
4 power units2 driversInterstateGREAT FALLS, MT
Data completeness & update times
Per official source. A failed read is not zero; “not yet imported” means the directory database has no stored copy yet — not “no authority” or “no insurance”.
| Section | Source | Source updated | Fetched | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration (Census) | az4n-8mr2 | 2026-10-17 PT | Oct 17, 03:10 PM PT | Read |
| Operating authority | inys-ebih | 2026-10-17 PT | Oct 17, 03:10 PM PT | Read |
| Authority history | yu5v-wbh6 | 2026-10-17 PT | Oct 17, 03:10 PM PT | Read |
| Insurance filings | c5y8-a4uz | 2026-10-17 PT | Oct 17, 03:10 PM PT | Read |
| Insurance history | 3uet-3z4i | 2026-10-17 PT | Oct 17, 03:10 PM PT | Not provided by official source |
| Insurance history (legacy)Content frozen by FMCSA on 2026-05-14 (portal metadata 2026-10-17 is a republish, not new data); gap-fill only | 6sqe-dvqs | 2026-05-14 | Oct 17, 03:10 PM PT | Stale (source > 90 days) |
| Inspections, 24 moDriver-level 2 · vehicle-level 0 | fx4q-ay7w | 2026-10-17 PT | Oct 17, 03:10 PM PT | Small sample |
| Crashes, 24 mo | aayw-vxb3 | 2026-10-17 PT | Oct 17, 03:10 PM PT | Not provided by official source |
| Directory DB: authority copyLive official read above is used for the profile | carrier_authority | Not provided | Oct 17, 07:40 AM PT | Read |
| Directory DB: insurance copy | carrier_insurance | Not provided | Oct 7, 06:49 PM PT | Read |
VAX record reference score
Beta · trial v1Not an FMCSA rating, not a prediction and not a load decision. Thresholds are fixed and not yet calibrated.
Reference score (0–100)
Insufficient data
Coverage — determinable weight, not a score
40/100
Crashes, 24 mo (shown only, not scored)
0
Safety
Source: SMS AB PassProperty (4y6x-dmck) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-13 07:05 UTCFetched 2026-10-17 22:10 UTC
2
2
OOS 0
0
OOS 0
S
1994-01-31
0 out-of-service of 2 inspections
0 out-of-service of 0 inspections
Rate = OOS inspections ÷ inspections, from the SMS summary; N/A when there are 0 inspections. The SMS summary has no monthly series; the monthly chart below is built from record-level inspections. Roadside inspections are a sample, not the whole fleet.
Roadside inspections · record level
Source: Vehicle Inspection File (fx4q-ay7w) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-17 13:14 UTCFetched 2026-10-17 22:10 UTC
Window: 2024-10-17 → 2026-10-17 (24 months ending on the fetch date). Records FMCSA has not yet uploaded are not included.
2
2
2
with driver OOS 0 · 0.0%
0
with vehicle OOS 0 · N/A
Inspections per month (count)
- Vehicle-level inspections (I, II, V, VI)
- Driver-level inspections (I, II, III, VI)
Out-of-service rate by month (%)
- Vehicle OOS rate
- Driver OOS rate (dashed)
- Hollow point = fewer than 5 eligible inspections
Computed from record-level inspections in fx4q-ay7w (window 2024-10-17 → 2026-10-17, fetched 2026-10-17 22:10 UTC). OOS rate = inspections with driver/vehicle OOS > 0 ÷ inspections at a driver/vehicle-examining level — not violation counts. Months with no eligible inspection leave a gap (not 0%). The SMS summary is not used to build history.
Driver-level = Levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle-level = Levels I, II, V, VI (FMCSA North American Standard levels). Level IV special studies are in neither. These record-level counts can differ from the SMS summary above, which uses its own snapshot and is left unchanged.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS | Driver viol/OOS | Vehicle viol/OOS | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-08 | AK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 85719235 |
| 2025-05-08 | MT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 84611221 |
Reported crashes
Source: Crash File (aayw-vxb3) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-17 10:31 UTCFetched 2026-10-17 22:10 UTC
Window: 2024-10-17 → 2026-10-17 (24 months ending on the fetch date). Records FMCSA has not yet uploaded are not included.
0
0
0
0
The source responded with no crash reports in this window.
Crash reports are listed as filed by states; they do not determine fault or preventability. VIN, plate and exact location are not shown.
Equipment
Source: FMCSA Company Census (az4n-8mr2) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-17 18:39 UTCFetched 2026-10-17 22:10 UTC
4
2
0
| Equipment | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | — | — | — |
| Truck tractors | 2 | — | — |
| Trailers | — | — | — |
- Owned
- Term leased
- Trip leased
Tractors and trailers are drawn separately and never merged into power units. A row with any empty field shows no share.
MCS-150 self-reported counts. “—” means the source field is empty, not zero.
Vehicles observed in roadside inspections
Units: FMCSA Inspections Per Unit (wt8s-2hbx)Decoder: NHTSA vPICDataset updated 2026-10-17 10:38 UTCFetched 2026-10-17 22:10 UTCWindow 2024-10-17 → 2026-10-17
2 inspection(s) → 3 unit row(s) → 3 unique vehicle(s) by VIN. Observed vehicles are not the full fleet and not proof of current ownership. Labels like PU-01 are anonymous; full VINs and plates are never shown.
Unique units
2
Decode coverage
100%
2/2
Average age
25.5 yr
n=2
Newest / oldest
2009 / 1992
Make
- KENWORTH2
Model year
- 19921
- 20091
Average age = 2026 − model year, over 2 unit(s) with a decoded year. Units without a decode are excluded from every share.
Unique units
1
Decode coverage
100%
1/1
Average age
22.0 yr
n=1
Newest / oldest
2004 / 2004
Make
- KENTUCKY1
Model year
- 20041
Average age = 2026 − model year, over 1 unit(s) with a decoded year. Units without a decode are excluded from every share.
| Unit | Make | Model | Year | Body class | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR-01 | KENTUCKY | Electronics Trailer | 2004 | Trailer | 1 | 2025-09-08 |
| PU-01 | KENWORTH | T8 Series | 2009 | Truck-Tractor | 1 | 2025-09-08 |
| PU-02 | KENWORTH | T600 | 1992 | Truck-Tractor | 1 | 2025-05-08 |
Operations
Source: FMCSA Company Census (az4n-8mr2) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-17 18:39 UTCFetched 2026-10-17 22:10 UTC
Interstate (A)
Classification: AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
98,846 mi
Reported year 2025
- General freight
- Logs, poles, beams, lumber
- Fresh produce
- Livestock
- Grain, feed, hay
- Meat
- Commodities dry bulk
- Refrigerated food
- Paper products
- Interstate drivers >100 mi / ≤100 mi
- 1 / 1
- Intrastate drivers >100 mi / ≤100 mi
- 0 / 0
- Hazmat indicator (hm_ind)
- N
- Registered address
- 717 VAUGHN S FRONTAGE RD, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59404, US
Lanes and service areas are not published by FMCSA. The registered address is not an operating map, and inspection states are observations only — not live routes or a service area.
Identity & Federal
Source: FMCSA Company Census (az4n-8mr2) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-17 18:39 UTCFetched 2026-10-17 22:10 UTC
- Legal name
- PERRY D MERKEL INC
- DBA
- Not provided
- USDOT
- 117179
- MC / FF / MX
- MC-157650
- Physical address
- 717 VAUGHN S FRONTAGE RD, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59404, US
- Mailing address
- 717 VAUGHN S FRONTAGE RD, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59404, US
- Business type
- CORPORATION
- Carrier/shipper code
- C
- Census add date
- 1974-06-01
- MCS-150 filing date
- 2026-07-29
- Power units / drivers
- 4 / 2
- Latest review (type · date)
- C · 1994-01-27
Federal activity
- 2026-07-29Census
Latest MCS-150 filing
- 2025-08-12c5y8-a4uz
Insurance filing effective — Sentry Select Insurance Company
- 2025-08-126sqe-dvqs
Prior policy ended (replaced) — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
- 2016-05-276sqe-dvqs
Prior policy ended (replaced) — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
- 1994-01-31Census
Official safety rating: S
- 1994-01-27Census
Compliance review recorded (C)
- 1993-01-01c5y8-a4uz
Insurance filing effective — Great West Casualty Company
- 1987-12-18yu5v-wbh6
Authority status change: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) → Active (GRANTED)
- 1974-06-01Census
Added to FMCSA registration
Built only from dates in the sources above. Authority changes use FMCSA's own change date (yu5v-wbh6).
Changes observed by VAX monitoring
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FAQ
+What is PERRY D MERKEL INC's USDOT number?
USDOT 117179, with docket(s) MC-157650.
+Is PERRY D MERKEL INC active?
The census registration status code is A. This is a registration code only — it is not operating authority, insurance coverage or a safety certification.
+How many trucks and drivers does PERRY D MERKEL INC report?
4 power units and 2 drivers, self-reported on the MCS-150 filed 2026-07-29.
+Does PERRY D MERKEL INC have insurance on file?
2 filing row(s) matched in the FMCSA insurance dataset, most recently effective 2025-08-12 (Sentry Select Insurance Company). A filing is not a certificate of insurance.
+Where is PERRY D MERKEL INC located?
Registered physical address: 717 VAUGHN S FRONTAGE RD, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59404, US. This is a registration address, not an operating area.
Answers are generated from the records on this page.
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Sources
- FMCSA Company Census (az4n-8mr2)
- Carrier – All With History (6eyk-hxee)
- Motus Carrier daily (nakq-58th)
- Motus Insur – All With History (c5y8-a4uz)
- InsHist – All With History (6sqe-dvqs)
- SMS AB PassProperty (4y6x-dmck)
- Vehicle Inspection File (fx4q-ay7w)
- Crash File (aayw-vxb3)
Each section shows its own fetch time; official data may have changed since. Official records plus an explainable trial record reference score (beta, not an official rating; no total when data is insufficient). No ranking, risk labels or load recommendations. Listing does not imply partnership, endorsement or platform access.