HOWARD DOUG& CRAIG MERRILL is a motor carrier based in EMMETSBURG, IA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 380164 and MC number 226863. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since January 1990, a span of roughly 36 years. 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 HOWARD DOUG& CRAIG MERRILL.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 226863 | None | Active | None | 2026-01-13 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 | — | — | 2026-01-12 00:00:00 |
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