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PRAIRIE FUELS

176 E MILWAUKEE AVE · Baker, MT 59313

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1457253
  • USDOT #625333 USDOT Active
  • 28
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PRAIRIE FUELS is a Baker, MT freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Montana. This company has 28 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1457253 and their USDOT number is 625333.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/23/2026 · last updated Jul 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name MERWIN INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/23/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 216,202 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Montana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MT (6), ND (5). Home base: Baker, Montana.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 11
    Total
  • 7
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 392.33A-DDriver - Operating CMV while lamps/reflectors are obscured1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4

Hazardous Materials 2

  • 172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required1× SW 3
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
PRAIRIE FUELS
176 E MILWAUKEE AVE
BAKER, MT 59313
Mailing Address
MERWIN INC
PO BOX 1272
BAKER, MT 59313-1272

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