NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC
NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC
DBA: MERLOCK TRUCKING
- USDOT Number
- 3986121
- Docket / MC #
- MC-1368763
- Headquarters
- ABSECON, NJ
- Fleet & VINs
- 1 Trucks · 5 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: ACTIVEContract Carrier: NONEProperty Broker: NONE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 0
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $0 / No Active FilingPolicy #PL199534875OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
Over 90% of active U.S. motor carriers hold no formal FMCSA compliance review rating on file. UNRATED is an administrative status — evaluate 24-month roadside OOS rates and crash records instead.
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 2 / 3 | 66.7% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 2 / 6 | 33.3% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 2022-11-15
- Last MCS-150: 2025-12-31
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 1Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Headquartered in Absecon, NJ, NEXTSTEP TRUCKING LLC maintains active federal motor carrier registration (1 reported power units; 6 roadside inspections across 5 observed VINs in 24 months). Verified inspected trailer configurations include Dry Van.
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is UNRATED (No Formal Compliance Audit); 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 66.7% across 3 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 33.3% across 6 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records show 0 reportable crashes over the trailing 24 months.
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1DW1A5327SS****** | STOUGHTON | Dry Van | TN | 2026-10-21 |
| 1XKYD49X0VJ****** | KENWORTH | Power Tractor | IN | 2026-10-21 |
| 1XKYD49X6KJ****** | KENWORTH | Power Tractor | NJ | 2025-12-29 |
| 5V8VA5320MT****** | VANR | Dry Van | TN | 2025-12-29 |
| 3H3V532K3PS****** | HYUNDAI TR | Dry Van | TN | 2024-11-22 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91 | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199534875 | $0 | Eff. 2024-11-20 |