Freight Carrier/freight Forwarder · Dallas, TX

MERIT EMPIRES LLC

14236 OPEN RANGE DR · Dallas, TX 75253

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(469) 407-7730 Tap to call
  • MC #1639303
  • USDOT #4235420 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier/freight Forwarder
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MERIT EMPIRES LLC is a Dallas, TX freight carrier/freight forwarder that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1639303 and their USDOT number is 4235420.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/13/2025 · last updated Oct 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/13/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 12,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: OK (3), TX (2). Home base: Dallas, Texas.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Oct 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.5 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 18.16 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 5.66 5

Inspection Summary

  • 5
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.4× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.30Improper battery installation2× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
MERIT EMPIRES LLC
14236 OPEN RANGE DR
DALLAS, TX 75253
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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