Perry D Merkel Inc
USDOT 117179MC-157650USDOT activeAuthority active· Great Falls, MT
Perry D Merkel Inc (USDOT 117179) holds active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-157650 based in Great Falls, MT. The earliest grant on file is from March 1982, 44 years, 8 months ago. $750,000 of liability coverage is on file with Sentry Select Insurance Company. It reported 4 power units and 2 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (July 2026).
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-157650 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $750,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Mar 2, 1982 (44 years, 8 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Sentry Select Insurance Company | $750,000 | Aug 12, 2025 | — |
| Cargo · form 34 | Great West Casualty Co. | — | Jan 1, 1993 | — |
Confirm coverage with the insurer before tendering a load.
Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 1988 | MC-157650 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 29, 1988 | MC-157650 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 18, 1987 | MC-157650 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Dec 18, 1987 | MC-157650 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 2, 1982 | MC-157650 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Registration
| USDOT number | 117179 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-157650 |
| Legal name | Perry D Merkel Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Great Falls, Montana 59404 |
| USDOT added | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Jan 31, 1994 |
Fleet
| Power units | 4 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 · 1 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 98,846 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Logs, poles, beams, lumber, Fresh produce, Livestock, Grain, feed, hay, Meat, Commodities dry bulk, Refrigerated food, Paper products
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Data as of Nov 14, 2026. Sources
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