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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Merl Bennett
DOT 1696978 · Riverton, WV
Report generated: June 9, 2026 at 6:25 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Merl Bennett (DOT 1696978) is a West Virginia-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Riverton, WV. As of June 9, 2026 at 6:25 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 9, 2026 at 6:25 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Merl Bennett
DOT Number1696978
MC Number—
StreetJCT 33 & 28 AT JUDY GAP
City / StateRiverton, WV 26814
Phone3045672874
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age18 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed10/11/2007
Company officerMerl Bennett
Power units3
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
3
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
18 yr 8 mo
Since 2007
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
JCT 33 & 28 AT JUDY GAP, Riverton, WV, 26814 · Open in Maps →
JCT 33 & 28 AT JUDY GAP, RIVERTON, WV, 26814Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2007
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merl Bennett authorized to operate?

Merl Bennett'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 Merl Bennett's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Merl Bennett operate?

Merl Bennett operates 3 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Merl Bennett insured?

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

Has Merl Bennett had any risk indicators?

Merl Bennett has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Merl Bennett?

Merl Bennett's DOT number is 1696978. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Merl Bennett Safety Record, DOT 1696978. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1696978
MLA
"Merl Bennett Safety Record, DOT 1696978." Truck Graph, Jun 9, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1696978
Chicago
"Merl Bennett Safety Record, DOT 1696978." Truck Graph. Last modified June 9, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1696978