JOHN BRISTLIN
DBA: MERLIN EXPRESS
Operations
What JOHN BRISTLIN’s FMCSA record shows
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- USDOT number 1459870
- The USDOT number is FMCSA's permanent ID for this company. It never changes, even when the business renames, moves, or changes owners, so it's the most reliable way to identify JOHN BRISTLIN.
- MC number None on file
- No MC number is on file. That's normal for private fleets hauling their own goods and for intrastate-only carriers, but a company with no MC number can't legally haul regulated interstate freight for hire.
- Operating status Inactive
- FMCSA lists this USDOT number as inactive. Inactive carriers shouldn't be dispatched; confirm the company has reactivated before booking a load.
- Fleet size 1 power unit
- JOHN BRISTLIN self-reports 1 power unit (trucks and tractors), which makes it an owner-operator. Fleet counts come from the carrier's own MCS-150 filing and aren't independently audited.
- Last MCS-150 update Feb 21, 2006
- The MCS-150 is the registration form where carriers report their address, fleet size, and operations. JOHN BRISTLIN last filed it on Feb 21, 2006. That's more than ten years old, so the company details here are essentially unverified.
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Frequently asked questions about JOHN BRISTLIN
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Is JOHN BRISTLIN a legitimate motor carrier?
JOHN BRISTLIN is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 1459870. Operating authority status is currently Inactive.
Where is JOHN BRISTLIN based?
JOHN BRISTLIN lists its physical address in MURFREESBORO, TN in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.
Is USDOT 1459870 active?
USDOT 1459870 (JOHN BRISTLIN) operating authority status is currently Inactive. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.
How many trucks does JOHN BRISTLIN operate?
JOHN BRISTLIN reports 1 power unit to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.
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