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Jimmie Lee Merritt

Batesburg, SC

DBA: MERRITT TRANSPORT

DOT# 1429867 | MC# 562926 | FMCSA since 2005 (20 yrs)
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Profile data updated Apr 8, 2025 from official FMCSA records

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Trust Score

Limited History

FMCSA data ↓

1

Power Units

1

Drivers

FMCSA since 2005 (20 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

JIMMIE LEE MERRITT is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2005. Based in Batesburg, SC, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Car Hauler, Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Jimmie Lee Merritt operates the following equipment types:

Car Hauler Box Truck Dry Van Hotshot

Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 1 0 0 1
Trailers 1 0 0 1

Authorized Cargo Types

Jimmie Lee Merritt is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:

General Freight Motor Vehicles

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 1

MCS-150 Mileage: 1 miles (2024)

Driver Information

1

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers

1

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in SC

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✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Operating Authority & Insurance

Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Contract carrier · Carries: Property.

• Voluntarily surrendered Contract authority (Apr 2011).

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $1,000K
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

Source: FMCSA licensing & insurance records. "On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

🧪 Hazardous Materials Carrier. This carrier is registered with FMCSA to transport hazmat. Hazmat safety permits aren't published in FMCSA's bulk data — verify permits & special permits at PHMSA → · Browse hazmat carriers →

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY 91X CA997579984 $1 Million 05/22/2025
View Insurance History (9 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC027377 05/01/2007 07/31/2007 TERM/CANCL
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC030676 05/01/2008 07/02/2008 TERM/CANCL
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 347146 05/01/2010 05/01/2011 CANCEL
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0739016 05/01/2009 05/01/2010 CANCEL
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC030676 05/01/2008 05/01/2009 CANCEL
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC030676 05/01/2008 05/01/2008 TERM/REPL
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC027377 05/01/2007 05/01/2008 CANCEL
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC019625 05/01/2006 05/01/2007 CANCEL
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC027377 05/01/2007 05/01/2007 TERM/REPL

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Is Jimmie Lee Merritt Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

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Our read on this carrier
Not Enough Public Data
There is very little public FMCSA record for this carrier, so we can't assess it either way. Treat this as unknown, not as a clean record, and verify authority and insurance directly with the FMCSA.
Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does JIMMIE LEE MERRITT operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, JIMMIE LEE MERRITT is inferred to operate: Car Hauler, Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.

Is JIMMIE LEE MERRITT's authority currently active?

JIMMIE LEE MERRITT currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has JIMMIE LEE MERRITT been in business?

JIMMIE LEE MERRITT has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2005, making their authority approximately 20 years, 9 months old.

Where is JIMMIE LEE MERRITT located?

JIMMIE LEE MERRITT is physically located at BATESBURG, SC 29006.

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Carrier Trust Score

Limited History

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Limited FMCSA history — verify directly Active operating authority No reportable crashes (24 mo) Limited inspection history

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