Dirt Merchant INC Safety Record
DOT# 1327342 · Mankato, MN 56001 · 5073899129
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 10/01/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Dirt Merchant INC (DOT# 1327342) in Mankato, Minnesota has 9 inspections on record with 35 violations and a 77.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 35 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 9 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/20/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 04/14/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/20/2023 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/15/2023 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/09/2023 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/07/2023 | MN | 5 | 0 |
| 05/31/2023 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 05/01/2023 | MN | 2 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-SEP-25 | MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-SEP-25 | MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $2,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.