MERCHANTS PUBLISHING COMPANY is a motor carrier based in KALAMAZOO, MI registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 259225 and MC number 205999. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1985, a span of roughly 41 years. MERCHANTS PUBLISHING COMPANY reports a fleet of 1 power unit and 2 drivers to the FMCSA. 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 MERCHANTS PUBLISHING COMPANY.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 205999 | None | Active | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 1995-09-26 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 1995-09-26 00:00:00 |
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