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Carrier Profile · DOT 1225620

Merrill Shepard

DBA: Shepard Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HireClarinda, IA 51632
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Merrill Shepard has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameMerrill Shepard
DBAShepard Farms
DOT #1225620
MC #
CityClarinda
StateIowa
ZIP51632
Authority age22.2y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/16/2023
Company officerMerrill Shepard
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections on record

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

2660 224 ST, Clarinda, IA, 51632

2660 224 ST, CLARINDA, IA, 51632Open in Maps →

Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Mar 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Merrill Shepard

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Merrill Shepard authorized to operate?

Merrill Shepard's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Merrill Shepard's safety record?

Merrill Shepard does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Merrill Shepard operate?

Merrill Shepard operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Merrill Shepard insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Merrill Shepard had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Merrill Shepard as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Merrill Shepard?

Merrill Shepard's DOT number is 1225620. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Merrill Shepard Safety Record, DOT 1225620. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1225620
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"Merrill Shepard Safety Record, DOT 1225620." Truck Graph, May 29, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1225620
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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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James Rodriguez
Risk Analysis Editor
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