Merchandise Pickup Service INC
Arnold, MO
DBA: MPS
Merchandise Pickup Service INC is an active motor carrier based in Arnold, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1903573. It reports 22 power units and 22 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 4 reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 1903573
- MC
- None on file
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Arnold, MO
- Power units
- 22
- Drivers
- 22
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 4
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
22
Power Units
22
Drivers
FMCSA since 2009 (17 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: March 2027 (set by USDOT 1903573's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 11, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 2009, about 17 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 880,000 fleet miles in 2024, about 40,000 miles per power unit.
- 384 other USDOT registrations list Arnold, MO as their physical address.
Equipment
What Merchandise Pickup Service INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (3 of its VINs decoded):
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 3 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Merchandise Pickup Service INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 880,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
22
Total Drivers
22
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MERCHANDISE PICKUP SERVICE INC
3 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jul 1, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
This fleet runs primarily Isuzu equipment. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Isuzu | 3 | 100% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (3)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JALE5W160N7302382 | 3193714 | IN | 2022 Isuzu | Straight Truck | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| JALE5W163T7P02210 | 3878935 | IN | 2026 Isuzu | Straight Truck | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| JALE5W16XN7302387 | 3186582 | IN | 2022 Isuzu | Straight Truck | 1 | Dec 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in MO
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
3
Inspections
24 months
5
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+27.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 03/18/2026 | KY | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 12/19/2024 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
4
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
4 FMCSA-recordable · 4 state-recordable
Of 4 reported crashes: 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | MO | FLORISSANT, MO | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/06/2026 | LA | GREENWOOD, LA | 1 | 0 | 1 | No | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/02/2025 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | Dry · Daylight |
| 01/28/2025 | LA | RUSTON, LA | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight |
Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MERCHANDISE PICKUP SERVICE INC operate?
MERCHANDISE PICKUP SERVICE INC's equipment on government records: Straight Truck (3 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections).
Is MERCHANDISE PICKUP SERVICE INC's authority currently active?
MERCHANDISE PICKUP SERVICE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Merchandise Pickup Service INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: March 2027 (set by USDOT 1903573's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 11, 2025.
What is Merchandise Pickup Service INC's safety record?
It reports 22 power units and 22 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 4 reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 3 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MERCHANDISE PICKUP SERVICE INC has been inspected 3 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KY, OH. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 33%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 390.21TB1-MC — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-18 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2024-12-19 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 5 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
3 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for MERCHANDISE PICKUP SERVICE INC, of which 1 (33%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 3 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 0 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 4.28 | 1 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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