MERLIN SHIELDS is a motor carrier based in BOISE, ID registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 177517 and MC number 158114. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. MERLIN SHIELDS reports a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber and Building Materials.
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 SHIELDS.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 158114 | None | Inactive | None | — |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | — | — | 1981-12-08 00:00:00 |
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