MERLYN G SAUDER
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Public record
3 events tracked · latest Nov 14, 2025 ↓ Show details ↓- Nov 14, 2025Roadside inspection, 7 violations (no OOS).
- Apr 29, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON.
- Nov 25, 2024Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
Company Information
Contact Details
Operating Authorities
Company Overview
MERLYN G SAUDER is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Pleasant City, Ohio. The company has been in operation for 17 years, registered with the FMCSA on 04/23/2007. The fleet consists of 1 power unit and 1 driver. Annual mileage is reported at 352,000 miles (2024). The company has a clean safety record with zero reported crashes. Insurance coverage of $750,000 is on file through PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.. Active operating authorities include Common. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, MERLYN G SAUDER has a Trust Score of 100/100 (Excellent).
Operation Classification
SMS BASIC Scores
Mileage
Drivers
Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
No safety rating or inspection data on file with FMCSA.
Insurance
Quick Facts
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
No crashes on record.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Nov 2025, 2 inspections, 0 resulted in out-of-service (0% OOS rate).
Clean, no out-of-service violations in the last 24 months.
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
8 roadside violations across 2 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | IA | Full (Level I) | NB I380, ELK RUN | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/25/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | SB US-23 @ NORTHFIELD RA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/07/2023 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | ROADSIDE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/29/2023 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | HWY 218 WAVERLY | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/02/2023 | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | I81 N MEASURING 315 FEET EAST | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/30/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2003TROMTC26145 | $0 | 07/11/2010 | 05/02/2011 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2003TROMTC26145 | $0 | 07/11/2010 | 05/21/2011 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2003TROMTC19327 | $0 | 07/11/2009 | 07/11/2010 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0429MTC18640 | $0 | 07/11/2008 | 07/11/2009 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5732611 | $1,000,000 | 07/09/2008 | 04/23/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM058924-01 | $750,000 | 05/02/2024 | 05/02/2025 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP70494A | $1,000,000 | 05/02/2021 | 05/02/2024 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP70494A | $1,000,000 | 05/02/2021 | 06/06/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA937766634 | $750,000 | 05/02/2020 | 05/02/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN120553 | $750,000 | 05/02/2013 | 05/02/2020 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7955467 | $0 | 05/02/2011 | 01/12/2013 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7955467 | $750,000 | 05/02/2011 | 05/02/2013 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04707902 | $750,000 | 04/23/2010 | 04/23/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04707901 | $750,000 | 04/23/2009 | 04/23/2010 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC651826 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 07/25/2008 | REVOKED | 05/02/2011 |
| MC651826 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/15/2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/07/2009 |
| MC651826 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/14/2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/01/2010 |
| MC651826 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/07/2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/29/2025 |
| MC651826 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/29/2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/19/2010 |
| MC651826 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | 01/30/2013 | - | - |
No revocation records.
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