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Carrier profile · USDOT 2879652 · MC-1537562 ·
Merced Express LLC
DBA J GONZALEZ
5 power unitsavg 5.9 yrLocal · 1 statesMERCED, CA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1537562 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.9Avg age (yr)
2015–2023 · vPIC
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Clear to load
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.9 yr
Model years 2015–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
10 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
MERCED EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2879652) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 3, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 10, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MERCED EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
MERCED EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 2879652, and its motor carrier number is MC-1537562.
Is MERCED EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. MERCED EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MERCED EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
MERCED EXPRESS LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MERCED EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
MERCED EXPRESS LLC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MERCED EXPRESS LLC based?
MERCED EXPRESS LLC is based in MERCED, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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