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Merlin Shields (USDOT 177517)

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Verdict
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Findings

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No active insurance on file

No active liability coverage on file with FMCSA

Notes
No inspections in the last 24 months

1 truck on file · active 44 years · no inspections in our 24-month roadside record

DOT number
USDOT 177517
Docket (MC) number
MC158114
Operating authority
No active operating authority on file with FMCSA. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 16, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
Jan 13, 1982
Insurance on file
No active liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA.
Safety rating
No published safety rating
Fleet on file
1 power unit, 1 driver
Operation type
Intrastate Non-Hazmat
Physical address
8390 W VICTORY ROAD, BOISE, ID 83709
MCS-150 last filed
Jul 2007

Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 177517?

DOT 177517 (USDOT 177517) is Merlin Shields, an intrastate non-hazmat motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 158114?

MC 158114 is the docket number of Merlin Shields, USDOT 177517.

What is Merlin Shields's MC number?

Merlin Shields's docket number is MC 158114. Its USDOT number is 177517.

Is Merlin Shields currently authorized to operate?

No active operating authority on file with FMCSA. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 16, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Merlin Shields have insurance on file with FMCSA?

No active liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA.

What is Merlin Shields's safety record?

FMCSA records show no vehicle inspections for Merlin Shields in the last 24 months, so there is no out-of-service rate. FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Merlin Shields's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Merlin Shields's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is Merlin Shields's FMCSA safety rating?

Merlin Shields has no published FMCSA safety rating. Most US carriers have never received a rating review, so an unrated carrier is the common case, not a warning sign by itself.

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