MERLIN BROD is a motor carrier based in MADISON, SD registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 170597 and MC number 406956. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. MERLIN BROD reports a fleet of 4 power units and 3 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Machinery, Large Objects, Livestock, and Grain, Feed, Hay. The FMCSA assigned a Conditional safety rating as of December 2005. Operating authority is active for: 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 MERLIN BROD.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 406956 | None | Active | None | 2025-08-05 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 | — | — | 2025-08-22 00:00:00 |
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