Merlin Johnson
Operating legally with a clean record
No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.
How we scored it · 5 factors
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, 2026No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.
Enforcement
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Equipment
Operations & cargo
Identity & federal record
FMCSA census · MCS-150- USDOT
- 729182
- MC / docket
- None
- Legal name
- Merlin Johnson
- DBA
- —
- Entity type
- Carrier
- Operation
- Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
- First registered
- Feb 10, 1998
- Last MCS-150
- N/A
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Drivers (CDL)
- 1 (1)
- Hazmat
- No
- Business type
- Individual
Fraud & network signals
For review, not a verdict.
Frequently asked
What is Merlin Johnson's USDOT number?
Merlin Johnson's USDOT number is 729182.
Is Merlin Johnson authorized to operate?
It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.
What is Merlin Johnson's safety record?
No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.
How big is Merlin Johnson's fleet?
1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150.
Where is Merlin Johnson located?
Merlin Johnson is located at 409 1st Ave, Vail, IA, 51465. Phone: (712) 677-2382.
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