MERL'S TOWING SERVICE INC is a motor carrier based in WYOMING, MI registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 211596 and MC number 161485. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1982, a span of roughly 44 years. MERL'S TOWING SERVICE INC reports a fleet of 33 power units and 11 drivers to the FMCSA. 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 MERL'S TOWING SERVICE INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 161485 | Active | Active | Inactive | — |
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 | — | — | 2021-03-14 00:00:00 |
| Cargo | — | — | 2011-12-01 00:00:00 |
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