Carrierintel Safety Score: 75/100. 12 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Oct 2026.
DOT 4481093ActiveNew Entrant · month 13 of 18InterstateSEATTLE, WA
COMPANY
Authority since
—
MCS-150
2025-12-29 · 400,000 mi (2025)
Fleet
42 units · — trailers · 41 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
400,000 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
4100 4TH AVE SOUTH SEATTLE, WA 98134
Mailing
PO BOX 80069 SEATTLE, WA 98108-0069
CONTACT
Phone
2067234700
Email
jim@merlino.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
JUSTIN J ERICKSON
Title
OWNER & CHAIRMAN
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Refrigerated / Produce
Cargo types
3
General FreightMeatRefrigerated Food
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
12 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Insurance not verified
Federal insurance records may not cover this carrier's operation type. Verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
8.3%
1 / 12 inspections
Carrierintel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
75
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections