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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Michael James Mertz
DOT 2300249 · Sears, MI
Report generated: June 10, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Michael James Mertz (DOT 2300249) is a Michigan-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Sears, MI. As of June 10, 2026 at 3:03 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 10, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Michael James Mertz
DOT Number2300249
MC Number—
Street3836 US HIGHWAY 10
City / StateSears, MI 49679
Phone2312503566
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age14 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed05/08/2012
Company officerMichael James Mertz
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 1 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
3836 US HIGHWAY 10, Sears, MI, 49679 · Open in Maps →
3836 US HIGHWAY 10, SEARS, MI, 49679Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 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 Michael James Mertz authorized to operate?

Michael James Mertz'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 Michael James Mertz's safety record?

Michael James Mertz does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Michael James Mertz operate?

Michael James Mertz operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael James Mertz insured?

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

Has Michael James Mertz had any risk indicators?

Michael James Mertz 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 Michael James Mertz?

Michael James Mertz's DOT number is 2300249. 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). Michael James Mertz Safety Record, DOT 2300249. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2300249
MLA
"Michael James Mertz Safety Record, DOT 2300249." Truck Graph, Jun 10, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2300249
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