Carrier profile · USDOT 834705 · MC589502 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Merlin Danner

DBA Danners Bobcat Service LLC · New Oxford, PA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionDirt
4
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
20K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update. 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 & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 25.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
0
Driver inspections
0
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
2
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
None
Docket
MC589502
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Dec 15, 2018Liability (BIPD) · Selective Insurance Company of South Carolina · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionDirt
Annual mileage
20,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
834705
MC / docket
MC-589502
Legal name
Merlin Danner
DBA
Danners Bobcat Service LLC
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 21, 1999
Last MCS-150
Mar 26, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 Danner's USDOT number?

Merlin Danner's USDOT number is 834705 and its docket number is MC589502.

Is Merlin Danner authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Merlin Danner's safety record?

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

How big is Merlin Danner's fleet?

4 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 26, 2024.

What insurance does Merlin Danner carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Selective Insurance Company of South Carolina.

Where is Merlin Danner located?

Merlin Danner is located at 1415 Fleshman Mill Rd, New Oxford, PA, 17350. Phone: (717) 465-0456.

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