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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Merklinger & Sons Farm
DOT 1888237 · Reed City, MI
Report generated: June 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Merklinger & Sons Farm (DOT 1888237) is a Michigan-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Reed City, MI. As of June 3, 2026 at 7:30 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 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Peter E Merklinger
Operating as: Merklinger & Sons Farm
DOT Number1888237
MC Number—
Street6895 230TH AVE
City / StateReed City, MI 49677
Phone2318329484
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr
MCS-150 filed05/12/2009
Company officerPeter E Merklinger
Power units2
Total drivers3
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
2
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
17 yr
Since 2009
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
6895 230TH AVE, Reed City, MI, 49677 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMay 2009
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 Peter E Merklinger authorized to operate?

Peter E Merklinger'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 Peter E Merklinger's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Peter E Merklinger operate?

Peter E Merklinger operates 2 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Peter E Merklinger insured?

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

Has Peter E Merklinger had any risk indicators?

Peter E Merklinger 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 Peter E Merklinger?

Peter E Merklinger's DOT number is 1888237. 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). Merklinger & Sons Farm Safety Record, DOT 1888237. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1888237
MLA
"Merklinger & Sons Farm Safety Record, DOT 1888237." Truck Graph, Jun 3, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1888237
Chicago
"Merklinger & Sons Farm Safety Record, DOT 1888237." Truck Graph. Last modified June 3, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1888237