Telmo Merida
Phone (479) 831-7144Fort Smith, AR
Find this carrier by: USDOT 1856721 · MC 681496 · 479-831-7144 · 4798317144 · Fort Smith, AR
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- USDOT
- USDOT1856721
- MC
- 681496
- Registered
- 2009 · 17 yrs
- Location
- Fort Smith, AR
- MCS-150 filed
- Jan 22, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Contract carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$750,000
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Telmo Merida is an active motor carrier based in Fort Smith, AR, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1856721 and MC 681496. Phone: (479) 831-7144. It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its MCS-150 (Jan 22, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 1856721 was first registered with FMCSA on Feb 20, 2009 (17 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jan 22, 2026. The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co.) took effect Jul 30, 2025, recorded as "TERM/REPL". Its vehicles were inspected 4 times on record, most recently on Mar 24, 2026, most often in CO.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Jan 22, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Mar 24, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Mar 24, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 1856721: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Telmo Meridatello
- Legal name
- Telmo Merida
- Doing business as
- Merida Trucking
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 1856721
- Docket numbers
- MC 681496 (active)
- Registered
- Feb 20, 2009 (17 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Jan 22, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- January 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Fort Smith, AR
- USDOT registrations in Fort Smith
- 945
- Currently active
- 316 (33%)
- One-truck operations
- 525 (56%)
- With for-hire authority
- 396 (42%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 17
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 5, 2026. This carrier reports 2 power units against a local average of 16.3.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 1856721
- Docket numbers
- MC 681496
- Phone
- (479) 831-7144479-831-71444798317144
- merida.trucking@outlook.com
- Officers
- Telmo Meridatello
- Legal name
- Telmo Merida
- DBA
- Merida Trucking
- Address
- 1905 N 55Th Pl, Fort Smith, AR 72904
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 13N148203K1530525, 1XP5DB9X5XN473460, 1TTF482A0N3325793, 1XKWDB9X52J899367, 1UYFS2536K5523002
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 1856721 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Contract carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $750,000. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 5, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 5, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 5, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 5, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | None | None | None |
| Contract | Active | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 681496
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $750,000
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Northland Insurance Company | 91X | WN406295 | $750,000 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Insurance Co. | CT4466725273 | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive Northwestern Ins. Co. | CA07912100 | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | CA7912100 | Jul 30, 2018 | Jul 30, 2024 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Lancer Insurance Company | CM0064294 | Jul 30, 2017 | Jul 30, 2018 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | National Casualty Company | LTO0020276 | Jul 30, 2014 | Jul 30, 2017 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Lancer Insurance Company | CM0054830 | Jul 30, 2012 | Jul 30, 2014 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company | CT788257-8012-121 | Jun 16, 2012 | Jul 30, 2012 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | TN651090 | Jun 16, 2009 | Jun 16, 2012 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.000
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 4 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 2 (0 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 2.5 | 1 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 393.100C-C | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45D-B | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 6, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Mar 24, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87403445 | CO | Limon Co | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 2 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 87067959 | TX | Us287 Sb Iowa Park Scale | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 85573757 | CO | Avondale Co | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 83804125 | CO | Lamar Co | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| CO · Colorado | 3 | 0 |
| TX · Texas | 1 | 0 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 2
- CDL drivers
- 2
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 2
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 2
- Trucks
- 2
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 145,000 (2025)
- Seen at inspections
- 2 trucks · 3 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13N148203K1530525 | 2019 | Fontaine Trailer Co. Fontaine Trailer Co. | Semi-Trailer | PT232110 AR | 2 | Mar 24, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XP5DB9X5XN473460 | 1999 | Peterbilt 379 | Truck Tractor | K832297 AR | 2 | Mar 24, 2026 | 2 / 0 |
| 1TTF482A0N3325793 | 2022 | Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Semi-Trailer | PT254322 AR | 1 | Feb 12, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKWDB9X52J899367 | 2002 | Kenworth W900 | Truck Tractor | K810136 AR | 2 | Feb 12, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1UYFS2536K5523002 | 2019 | Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-Trailer | PT241033 AR | 1 | Feb 5, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 2 truck tractors and 3 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC681496) — TERM/REPL.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC681496).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Progressive Northwestern Ins. Co. (MC681496).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Progressive Northwestern Ins. Co. (MC681496) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC681496) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC681496).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC681496) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC681496).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC681496) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC681496).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC681496) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC681496).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Sentry Select Insurance Company (MC681496) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Sentry Select Insurance Company (MC681496).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC681496) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC681496).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1856721.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Feb 20, 2009
- Last MCS-150 update
- Jan 22, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Telmo Merida an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1856721 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Telmo Merida's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 1856721; docket number MC 681496.
How do I contact Telmo Merida?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (479) 831-7144; email merida.trucking@outlook.com; address 1905 N 55Th Pl, Fort Smith, AR 72904.
What insurance does this record show for Telmo Merida?
The stored legacy record shows $750,000 liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Telmo Merida's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Telmo Merida have?
Power units: 2; drivers: 2, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jan 22, 2026).
What does Telmo Merida haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight.
What equipment does Telmo Merida operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (2 truck tractors and 3 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Telmo Merida had?
Inspections: 4; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Telmo Merida?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives January 2028. The latest filing stored here is Jan 22, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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