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Freight Carrier · Sault Ste Marie, MI

MERLE'S GARAGE AND TOWING INC

Name: MERLE'S GARAGE AND TOWING INC
Address: 6016 SOUTH MACKINAW TRAIL, SAULT STE MARIE, MI, 49783, US
Telephone: (906) 630-3583

6016 SOUTH MACKINAW TRAIL · Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #786941
USDOT #1653475 USDOT Active

10
Power Units
12
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MERLE'S GARAGE AND TOWING INC is a Sault Ste Marie, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-786941 and their USDOT number is 1653475.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/03/2025 · last updated Jul 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/03/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 220,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: MI (2). Home base: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.

Safety Record

Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.6 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 30 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

2
Total
0
Clean
2
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 4

393.17B2LSLDMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.17B2-LTSDMLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 6

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

MERLE'S GARAGE AND TOWING INC
6016 SOUTH MACKINAW TRAIL
SAULT STE MARIE, MI 49783

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 4

Vehicle Maintenance 6

Unsafe Driving 1

Locations

Location on Map

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