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FMCSA ACTIVE CARRIERUSDOT #117179MC-157650

PERRY D MERKEL INC

Physical Business Address
717 Vaughn S Frontage Rd, Great Falls, MT 59404
Corporate Structure & Officers
Corporation
Principal: Jodie Gould Merkel • Perry D. Merkel
Registered Carrier Phone
(406) 454-2208
USDOT Registration & Authority Class
Interstate • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
FMCSA Added Date: 1974-06-01
FMCSA Compliance Notice — BMC-91X & MCS-150 Schedule

Federal law requires active proof of continuous auto liability ($750k-$1M) on file to avoid DOT Out-of-Service orders or authority revocation.

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Fleet Equipment, Drivers & Mileage Utilization

4
Total Power Units
2
Total Registered Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
99k
Annual Miles (2025)
Owned Road Tractors:2 units
Owned Semi-Trailers:0 trailers
Avg Utilization / Truck:24,712 mi/yr

Commercial Truck Insurance & Federal Filing Requirements

2026 Underwriting Benchmark
Est. Cost Per Truck / Yr
$11,500 – $18,100
Est. Total Fleet Policy (4 Units)
$46,000 – $72,400
Minimum Federal Liability
$750,000
Mandatory FMCSA Filings & EndorsementsBMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo • Reefer Breakdown Coverage

MCS-150 Biennial Schedule & FMCSA Safety Record

Mandatory MCS-150 Filing Month (49 CFR § 390.19)
September • Odd Years (2025, 2027)
Last MCS-150 Filed: 2026-07-29 (Active / Current)
FMCSA Safety Rating & Review Status
Satisfactory
Prior Authority Revocation: No • Last Review: 1994-01-27

Frequently Asked Questions About PERRY D MERKEL INC

Is PERRY D MERKEL INC (USDOT #117179) currently authorized and active?

According to U.S. DOT / FMCSA Company Census records, PERRY D MERKEL INC (USDOT #117179, MC-157650) holds an ACTIVE registration in Great Falls, Montana, classified under Interstate (AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE).

How many trucks and drivers does PERRY D MERKEL INC operate?

PERRY D MERKEL INC reports 4 commercial power unit(s) and 2 driver(s) (including 1 CDL drivers) on its FMCSA MCS-150 census filing.

What commercial truck insurance filings are required for USDOT #117179?

Based on its Interstate operations hauling General Freight, federal regulations generally require $750,000 minimum primary liability (BMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo • Reefer Breakdown Coverage). Estimated market insurance benchmark for a 4-unit fleet in MT is $11,500–$18,100 per power unit annually.

When is PERRY D MERKEL INC's mandatory FMCSA MCS-150 biennial update due?

Under 49 CFR § 390.19, based on the last two digits of USDOT #117179, PERRY D MERKEL INC must file its MCS-150 biennial update every September in Odd Years (2025, 2027). Last recorded MCS-150 date: 2026-07-29.

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