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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Merrell Backhoe
DOT 1559373 · Shelby, AL
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

Merrell Backhoe (DOT 1559373) is a Alabama-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Shelby, AL. 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
Shane Merrell
Operating as: Merrell Backhoe
DOT Number1559373
MC Number—
Street64 5TH AVENUE
City / StateShelby, AL 35143
Phone2056690766
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age19 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed09/27/2006
Company officerShane Merrell (Owner)
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
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
19 yr 8 mo
Since 2006
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
2 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
2 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
2 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
2 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
2 insp (100%)
Inspection History
2 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
6/4/2025ALII00Pass
1/2/2025ALII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
64 5TH AVENUE, Shelby, AL, 35143 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 2006
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 Shane Merrell authorized to operate?

Shane Merrell'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 Shane Merrell's safety record?

Shane Merrell has 2 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Shane Merrell operate?

Shane Merrell operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Shane Merrell insured?

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

Has Shane Merrell had any risk indicators?

Shane Merrell 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 Shane Merrell?

Shane Merrell's DOT number is 1559373. 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). Merrell Backhoe Safety Record, DOT 1559373. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1559373
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