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TURISTICA MERLO INC

805 N WARE RD · Mcallen, TX 78501

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  • MC #1035495
  • USDOT #3277071 USDOT Active
  • 8
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TURISTICA MERLO INC is a Mcallen, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1035495 and their USDOT number is 3277071.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/10/2026 · last updated Sep 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/10/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 400,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
  • Private Passenger (Business)
  • Private Passenger (Non-business)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: US (35), TX (15), LA (5), FL (1), NM (1). Home base: Mcallen, Texas.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.25 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.64 16 Vehicle Maintenance 8.69 41 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 2.77 19

Inspection Summary

  • 57
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 47
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 79 unique codes

Critical 31

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL5× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 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
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person2× SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.28-BMGBuses - Electrical cable missing/damaged protective grommets1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-BECIBuses - Electrical components have broken or unsecured mounting1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.91-BASIWBuses - Equipped with aisle seats not designed and installed to automatically fold and leave a clear aisle when they are unoccupied1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.91-SNSMotor Coach or other Passenger Carrying vehicle operating with seating, occupied or not, not secured in a workmanlike manner1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.62-BEMEIBuses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed).5× OOS×5 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMEOIBuses - Marked emergency exit not marked with operating instructions3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.62(e)No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.62(c)No or Defective bus emergency exit windows1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMEOBuses - Marked emergency exit is obstructed (includes obstruction of the markings, release mechanism, and/or the opening of the emergency exit1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMBuses - Required emergency exit missing1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 41

  • 393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× 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.3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(a)ABS required on all CMVs with hydraulic brakes manufactured after February 19991× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak8× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak3× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected2× SW 3
  • 393.76C-SBSleeper Berth - Inadequate exit2× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.76B-SBSleeper Berth - Improper location1× SW 3
  • 393.76Sleeper berth requirement violations1× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper5× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored9× SW 1
  • 393.83(d)Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline)3× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment3× SW 1
  • 393.62-BENDBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message)3× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.3-SVExternal sun visor obstructs the drivers view1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.9× SW 4

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.4× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official2× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
TURISTICA MERLO INC
805 N WARE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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