THE MERRILL COMPANY
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Power Units
17
Drivers
14
Trailers
3
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
PARTNERSHIP
MCS-150 Date
Jan 20, 2026
Out of Service
No
About THE MERRILL COMPANY
The Merrill Company, a division of The Arnold Group of Companies based in Spencer, Iowa, is a wholesale automotive parts distributor and warehouse. Founded in 1960, the company serves as the central distribution and supply chain hub for Arnold Motor Supply stores and independent automotive businesses throughout the Midwest. They focus on the wholesale supply of replacement parts and accessories, utilizing a private fleet to manage regional logistics and inventory fulfillment for their customers.
Risk Signals — THE MERRILL COMPANY
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
2 of 15 units (13%) listed on marketplaces…
Financial risk
Analyzed in the full report…
Fraud signals
Connection analysis in the full report…
Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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Service RegionsActive in 3 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
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Inspection History4 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 12, 2026 · IA
Clean rate (90d)
56%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
4
Vehicle OOS Rate
25%
1 of 4
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 4
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
1
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
5
All time
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Tow-Away
5
Operating Authority
Common Authority
N/A
Contract Authority
N/A
Broker Authority
N/A
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
SPENCER, IA 51301
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category14 total
Most common category
General Safety · 29% of violations
across 4 categories
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Fleet Analytics15 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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