MERCHANTS DISTRIBUTION SERVICE LTD is a motor carrier based in ALTOONA, IA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 159376 and MC number 210093. MERCHANTS DISTRIBUTION SERVICE LTD reports a fleet of 7 power units and 7 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Construction, Paper Products, General Freight, and Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls. Recent inspections have been recorded in IA. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for MERCHANTS DISTRIBUTION SERVICE LTD.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 210093 | Active | Active | None | 2008-11-21 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2008-01-01 00:00:00 |
| Cargo | — | — | 2008-01-01 00:00:00 |
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