MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO
DBA: MTS FREIGHT
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What MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO’s FMCSA record shows
Each field from the public registration, and what it means when you’re vetting this carrier.
- USDOT number 133956
- The USDOT number is FMCSA's permanent ID for this company. It never changes, even when the business renames, moves, or changes owners, so it's the most reliable way to identify MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO.
- MC number None on file
- No MC number is on file. That's normal for private fleets hauling their own goods and for intrastate-only carriers, but a company with no MC number can't legally haul regulated interstate freight for hire.
- Operating status Inactive
- FMCSA lists this USDOT number as inactive. Inactive carriers shouldn't be dispatched; confirm the company has reactivated before booking a load.
- Operation type Interstate
- Interstate carriers can haul freight across state lines and fall under the full federal safety rules (FMCSRs).
- Fleet size 128 power units, 151 drivers
- MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO self-reports 128 power units (trucks and tractors), which makes it a large fleet. Fleet counts come from the carrier's own MCS-150 filing and aren't independently audited.
- Last MCS-150 update Jul 14, 2022
- The MCS-150 is the registration form where carriers report their address, fleet size, and operations. MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO last filed it on Jul 14, 2022. That's past FMCSA's two-year update requirement. Confirm the address, phone, and fleet size directly.
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Frequently asked questions about MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO
Common questions about this carrier, answered from FMCSA public records.
Is MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO a legitimate motor carrier?
MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 133956. Operating authority status is currently Inactive. Carrier90's trust score of 50/100 yields a REVIEW verdict based on safety, insurance, authority, and crash data.
What is MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO's safety score?
Carrier90 scores MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO at 50 out of 100 with a REVIEW verdict. The score combines FMCSA BASIC percentiles, crash history, insurance status, operating authority, and chameleon carrier detection signals.
Where is MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO based?
MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO lists its physical address in HELENA, MT in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.
Is USDOT 133956 active?
USDOT 133956 (MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO) operating authority status is currently Inactive. Last verified by Carrier90 on October 16, 2026. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.
How many trucks does MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO operate?
MERGENTHALER TRANSFER & STORAGE CO reports 128 power units and employs 151 drivers to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.
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