Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
JOHN MRLA JR dba MRLA FARMS
DOT 467435
Report DateJuly 6, 2026
✅No major red flags found
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Company Information
Legal NameJOHN MRLA JR
Registered Since01/06/1992
DBA / Trade NameMRLA FARMS
Registered Address1966 150TH ST, LAWTON, IA, 51030
Phone712-870-5151
Cell on File712-870-5151
Email on FileKINEROOK@AOL.COM
Company OfficerJOHN MRLA JR
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 filed within the last 2 years — company appears active
Authority held for 34.5 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units2
Drivers1
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

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

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
JOHN JAMES MRLA II 1287468 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
JACK MRLA 1743105 — AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Inactive
MX2 TRUCKING LLC 1932701 MC690239 PRIVATE PROPERTY Active
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