Turistica Merlo Inc
FMCSA out-of-service order in force since Mar 9, 2020: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact. A carrier under an out-of-service order may not operate in interstate commerce.
Turistica Merlo Inc (USDOT 3277071) is under an FMCSA out-of-service order dated March 9, 2020, reason given: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact. FMCSA still lists active authority as a motor carrier of passengers under MC-1035495. The earliest grant on file is from November 2019, 6 years, 11 months ago. $5,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Prime Insurance Company. It reported 8 power units and 10 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (September 2026). 2 other active carriers list the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-1035495 | Motor carrier of passengers | Active | $5,000,000 liability | $5,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Nov 25, 2019 (6 years, 11 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Prime Insurance Company | $5,000,000 | Apr 8, 2026 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | MC-1035495 | Reinstated · motor carrier of passengers |
| Aug 21, 2026 | MC-1035495 | Involuntary suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file · motor carrier of passengers |
| Apr 9, 2026 | MC-1035495 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 12, 2026 | MC-1035495 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 22, 2025 | MC-1035495 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 24, 2025 | MC-1035495 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 20, 2024 | MC-1035495 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 24, 2024 | MC-1035495 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 21, 2023 | MC-1035495 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 24, 2023 | MC-1035495 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 22, 2022 | MC-1035495 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 25, 2022 | MC-1035495 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 23, 2021 | MC-1035495 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 26, 2021 | MC-1035495 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 23, 2021 | MC-1035495 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 22, 2021 | MC-1035495 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 12, 2020 | MC-1035495 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 24, 2020 | MC-1035495 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 25, 2019 | MC-1035495 | Granted · motor carrier of passengers |
| Nov 25, 2019 | MC-1035495 | Granted · motor carrier of passengers |
Out-of-service orders
| Date | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2020 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | In force |
Registration
| USDOT number | 3277071 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-1035495 |
| Legal name | Turistica Merlo Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Private property, Private passenger, business, Private passenger, non-business, Authorized for hire |
| Location | McAllen, Texas 78501 |
| USDOT added | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Jul 11, 2024 |
Fleet
| Power units | 8 |
|---|---|
| Buses | 8 |
| Drivers | 10 · 10 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 400,000 · 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Other records
- 2 other active carriers list the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 14, 2026. Sources
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