Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
MERLE FOSTER dba MERLE FOSTER TRUCKING
DOT 454609
Report DateJuly 5, 2026
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Company Information
Legal NameMERLE FOSTER
Registered Since08/08/1991
DBA / Trade NameMERLE FOSTER TRUCKING
Registered AddressUNKNOWN, HOULTON, ME, 04730
Phone207-532-7721
Risk Assessment
No MCS-150 date on file — verify the carrier is active
Authority held for 35.0 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units1
Drivers1
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

5 FMCSA-registered entities share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
SUDIE DAVIS 57109 MC116880 OTHER-UNKNOWN Active
ANDERSON FARMS 57125 — EXEMPT FOR HIRE Inactive
FREDERICK DOW 304189 — EXEMPT FOR HIRE Inactive
J BOSSIE INC 314125 — EXEMPT FOR HIRE Inactive
FRE DOW 259726 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
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