TURISTICA MERLO INC

AUTHORIZED
805 N WARE RD, MCALLEN, TX, 78501|(682) 271-8345

USDOT

3277071

MC Number

1035495

Fleet Size

8

Total Drivers

10

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

TURISTICA MERLO INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in MCALLEN, Texas, operating 8 power units with 10 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 11.5% runs above the national average of 5.51%. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 52 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate11.5%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate44.2%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Texas is 13.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.7% across 174,809 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Private (Passenger Business)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

52

Total

55%

Driver %

Driver Inspections52
Vehicle Inspections43
Driver OOS Rate11.5%
Vehicle OOS Rate44.2%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Aug 20, 2025

$5,000,000CANCELLED

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is TURISTICA MERLO INC authorized to operate?

Yes. TURISTICA MERLO INC (USDOT #3277071) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is TURISTICA MERLO INC's safety record?

TURISTICA MERLO INC has 52 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does TURISTICA MERLO INC operate?

TURISTICA MERLO INC operates 8 power units with 10 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does TURISTICA MERLO INC transport hazardous materials?

No. TURISTICA MERLO INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is TURISTICA MERLO INC located?

TURISTICA MERLO INC is based in MCALLEN, Texas at 805 N WARE RD, 78501. Phone: (682) 271-8345.

What are TURISTICA MERLO INC's out-of-service rates?

TURISTICA MERLO INC's driver out-of-service rate is 11.5%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 44.2% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.