MERLE JONES
DBA: MERLE JONES TRUCKING
Operations
What MERLE JONES’s FMCSA record shows
Each field from the public registration, and what it means when you’re vetting this carrier.
- USDOT number 685553
- 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 MERLE JONES.
- 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 Active
- FMCSA lists this USDOT number as active. Active status alone doesn't confirm current insurance or operating authority; those are separate checks.
- Operation type Intrastate
- Intrastate carriers are registered to operate within a single state. Booking one for a load that crosses state lines is a compliance red flag.
- Fleet size 1 power unit, 1 driver
- MERLE JONES self-reports 1 power unit (trucks and tractors), which makes it an owner-operator. Fleet counts come from the carrier's own MCS-150 filing and aren't independently audited.
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Authority & cross-reference
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Frequently asked questions about MERLE JONES
Common questions about this carrier, answered from FMCSA public records.
Is MERLE JONES a legitimate motor carrier?
MERLE JONES is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 685553. Operating authority status is currently Active.
Where is MERLE JONES based?
MERLE JONES lists its physical address in STEARNS, KY in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.
Is USDOT 685553 active?
USDOT 685553 (MERLE JONES) operating authority status is currently Active. Last verified by Carrier90 on April 17, 2026. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.
How many trucks does MERLE JONES operate?
MERLE JONES reports 1 power unit and employs 1 driver to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.
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