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Carrier profile · USDOT 170597 · MC406956 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Merlin Brod

DBA Merlin Brod Trucking · Madison, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayFertilizer
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 518-5263
4
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
27K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC406956
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 22, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayFertilizer
Annual mileage
27,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
170597
MC / docket
MC-406956
Legal name
Merlin Brod
DBA
Merlin Brod Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Aug 4, 2025
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 Merlin Brod's USDOT number?

Merlin Brod's USDOT number is 170597 and its docket number is MC406956.

Is Merlin Brod authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Merlin Brod's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is Merlin Brod's fleet?

4 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 4, 2025.

What insurance does Merlin Brod carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Merlin Brod located?

Merlin Brod is located at 23478 454TH Ave, Madison, SD, 57042. Phone: (605) 518-5263.

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