Merlin Shields
Boise, ID
DBA: MERLIN SHIELDS TRUCKING
Merlin Shields is an active motor carrier based in Boise, ID, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 177517 and MC 158114. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. No roadside inspections are on record for the last 24 months.
- USDOT
- 177517
- MC
- 158114
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Based in
- Boise, ID
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- —
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Sep 5, 2026
Trust Score
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FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2027 (set by USDOT 177517's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed July 8, 2007. That is more than two years ago, so this filing may be overdue; FMCSA can deactivate a USDOT number that misses its biennial update.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 12,979 fleet miles in 2004, about 13,000 miles per power unit.
- No roadside inspections in the last 24 months. That is common for new, small or local carriers, but it also means there is no out-of-service rate to judge. Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm active authority before tendering a load.
- 2,496 other USDOT registrations list Boise, ID as their physical address.
Equipment
What Merlin Shields runs, and the government record each item comes from:
- Tractor-Trailer Filed on MCS-150 1 tractor and 3 trailers filed on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Merlin Shields is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 12,979 miles (2004)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Dispatch Services in ID
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Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
Not on file
Cargo
Filed — amount not reported
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 34 | 6568 15 53 | — | 12/08/1981 |
View Insurance History (1 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP32098A | 04/12/1991 | 04/01/2005 | CANCEL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MERLIN SHIELDS operate?
MERLIN SHIELDS's equipment on government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 tractor and 3 trailers filed on its MCS-150).
Is MERLIN SHIELDS's authority currently active?
MERLIN SHIELDS currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Merlin Shields's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2027 (set by USDOT 177517's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed July 8, 2007. That is more than two years ago, so this filing may be overdue; FMCSA can deactivate a USDOT number that misses its biennial update.
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