Conditional Safety Rating
Carrier received a Conditional safety rating in December 2005, indicating deficiencies found during FMCSA compliance review.
DBA MERLIN BROD TRUCKING
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Some concerns — additional due diligence recommended.
MERLIN BROD is a well-established small exempt carrier (4 units, 3 drivers) based in MADISON, SD, operating since 1974. Established Carrier. However, carrier received a Conditional safety rating in December 2005, indicating deficiencies found during FMCSA compliance review.
What's notable
Conditional Safety Rating
Carrier received a Conditional safety rating in December 2005, indicating deficiencies found during FMCSA compliance review.
Established Carrier
52 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 52 years of operating history.
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