Carrier profile · USDOT 784209 · MC-575878 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Merlyn M Bricen

DBA Bricen Towing & Repair · Penfield, PA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 1998
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber+4 more
16
Power units
4
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
40K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
16
Power units
16
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionSalvage
Annual mileage
40,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
784209
MC / docket
MC-575878
Legal name
Merlyn M Bricen
DBA
Bricen Towing & Repair
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Dec 2, 1998
Last MCS-150
Jul 15, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
Hazmat
Yes
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 Merlyn M Bricen's USDOT number?

Merlyn M Bricen's USDOT number is 784209 and its docket number is MC-575878.

Is Merlyn M Bricen authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Merlyn M Bricen's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Merlyn M Bricen's fleet?

16 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 15, 2024.

Where is Merlyn M Bricen located?

Merlyn M Bricen is located at 11928 Bennetts Valley Highway, Penfield, PA, 15849. Phone: (814) 637-5265.

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