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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Merle E Huls
DOT 1293816 · Le Mars, IA
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Merle E Huls (DOT 1293816) is a Iowa-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Le Mars, IA. As of June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: unusually high carrier network activity; 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 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Merle E Huls
DOT Number1293816
MC Number—
Street750 5TH AVE SW
City / StateLe Mars, IA 51031
Phone7125483785
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age21 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed01/16/2023
Company officerMerle E Huls
Power units3
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unusually high carrier network activity
●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
21 yr 8 mo
Since 2004
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
750 5TH AVE SW, Le Mars, IA, 51031 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2004
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 Merle E Huls authorized to operate?

Merle E Huls'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 Merle E Huls's safety record?

Merle E Huls does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Merle E Huls operate?

Merle E Huls operates 3 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Merle E Huls insured?

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

Has Merle E Huls had any risk indicators?

Merle E Huls has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Merle E Huls?

Merle E Huls's DOT number is 1293816. 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). Merle E Huls Safety Record, DOT 1293816. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1293816
MLA
"Merle E Huls Safety Record, DOT 1293816." Truck Graph, Jun 2, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1293816
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