Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 1687131 · MC636409 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Brad Bilden

DBA Bilden Farms · Erhard, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 2007
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestockGrain, Feed, HayScrap Iron
2
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
65K
Annual miles
19 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC636409
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Feb 24, 2016Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayScrap Iron
Annual mileage
65,142 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1687131
MC / docket
MC-636409
Legal name
Brad Bilden
DBA
Bilden Farms
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 12, 2007
Last MCS-150
Mar 6, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Brad Bilden's USDOT number?

Brad Bilden's USDOT number is 1687131 and its docket number is MC636409.

Is Brad Bilden authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Brad Bilden's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Brad Bilden's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 6, 2025.

What insurance does Brad Bilden carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Brad Bilden located?

Brad Bilden is located at 20898 Cty Hwy 24, Erhard, MN, 56534. Phone: (218) 842-5380.

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