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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Merle Shoemaker
DOT 2281564 · Ridott, IL
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Merle Shoemaker (DOT 2281564) is a Illinois-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Ridott, IL. As of June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM, 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 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Merle Shoemaker
DOT Number2281564
MC Number—
Street2541 N KINNEY RD
City / StateRidott, IL 61067-9754
Phone8154492236
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age14 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed02/27/2012
Company officerMerle Shoemaker
Power units1
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
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
14 yr 3 mo
Since 2012
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
2541 N KINNEY RD, Ridott, IL, 61067-9754 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 2012
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 Shoemaker authorized to operate?

Merle Shoemaker'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 Shoemaker's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Merle Shoemaker operate?

Merle Shoemaker operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Merle Shoemaker insured?

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

Has Merle Shoemaker had any risk indicators?

Merle Shoemaker 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 Merle Shoemaker?

Merle Shoemaker's DOT number is 2281564. 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 Shoemaker Safety Record, DOT 2281564. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2281564
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"Merle Shoemaker Safety Record, DOT 2281564." Truck Graph, Jun 11, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2281564
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