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Vetting2 failed10 passedNo insurance filing · No inspection history
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DOT 680154Merriman, NE

John Markus

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateMerriman, NE 69218-6526

John Markus has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameJohn Markus
DBA—
DOT #680154
MC #—
CityMerriman
StateNebraska
ZIP69218-6526
Authority age29.2y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed04/01/2025
Company officerJohn L Markus
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
29.2y
Since 1997

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 concern
ConnectedRevoked

Location

29861 SD HWY 73, Merriman, NE, 69218-6526

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Inspection history

0 total inspections · Showing last 5

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

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No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Mar 1997
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

John Markus

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John Markus authorized to operate?

John Markus's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is John Markus's safety record?

John Markus does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does John Markus operate?

John Markus operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John Markus insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has John Markus had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for John Markus as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for John Markus?

John Markus's DOT number is 680154. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). John Markus Safety Record, DOT 680154. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/680154
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