Established Carrier
25 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
APPROVED
Low risk — no significant concerns identified.
PAUL H MERTENS is a well-established small for-hire carrier (2 units, 2 drivers) based in OGEMA, MN, operating since 2001. Safety record is strong, with out-of-service rates below national averages and a clean crash record over 25 years.
What's notable
Established Carrier
25 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
OOS Rates Below Average
Both driver (0%) and vehicle (0%) out-of-service rates are below national averages, based on 5 inspections.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 25 years of operating history.
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