MERLIN FREIGHT LLC
Why it isn't graded
Not graded: operating authority revoked since Oct 15, 2025 (Revoked) with no roadside inspection or crash recorded since, and no active authority on file. Graded again once it is seen operating or the authority is reinstated.
FMCSA record, Dec 2024 – Mar 2025: 0 crashes · 7 inspections · vehicle out-of-service 0.0% (national avg 22.3%)
Fleet, registration and cargo
Fleet and equipment
- Power units
- 2 all owned
- Drivers · CDL
- 2 · 0
- Annual miles
- 194k ~97k per unit
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Registration
- Operation
- Interstate
- Authority type
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered
- Dec 31, 2023 (3 yrs)
- MCS-150 update
- Jan 30, 2025
- Officer
- TOLGA CEYLAN
- Phone
- (704) 719-0711
- merlinfreight@gmail.com
- Address
- 2615 Allen Rd South, Charlotte NC 28269
Cargo
“General Freight” is a catch-all; the actual cargo mix and its risk may differ.
FMCSA status today
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Roadside and crash record
FMCSA record, Dec 2024 – Mar 2025Violations
13 on the FMCSA record, Dec 2024 – Mar 2025-
Vehicle maintenance No alert8 · 0 out-of-serviceLights 7 · Other parts 1
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Hours of service No alert3 · 0 out-of-serviceLogbook / ELD paperwork 2 · False log 1
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Unsafe driving No alert1 · 0 out-of-serviceReckless / lane 1
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Driver fitness No alert1 · 0 out-of-serviceMedical certificate 1
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itCrashes
FMCSA record, Dec 2024 – Mar 2025 · crash reports through Sep 15, 2026No reportable crashes on the FMCSA record in the last 24 months.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through May 14, 2026 · no change recorded by FMCSA sinceThe live FMCSA check isn't on hand; see FMCSA status today.
- Last on FMCSA's record (May 14, 2026)
- No liability filing on FMCSA's record through May 14, 2026.Last filing: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN, ended Oct 9, 2025 (cancellation notice took effect).
- Cargo filing
- not required by FMCSA (household-goods motor carriers only); the cargo policy is not on FMCSA's record
- 2 liability insurers on FMCSA's record, 1 change: PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY → BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN (Aug 2025)
- 2 cancellation notices filed by insurers; 1 took effect (the last Oct 9, 2025, not replaced on FMCSA's record); 1 replaced before it took effect
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it operates
Map: inspections and crashes from FMCSA's weekly files over 24 months.
- North Carolina (HQ) 2
- Illinois 1
- New Hampshire 1
- Ohio 1
- South Dakota 1
- Wyoming 1
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
| BASIC | Inspections with violations | Measure | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance | 2 | 12.66 | No alert |
| Hours of service | 1 | 1.57 | No alert |
| Unsafe driving | 1 | 0.83 | No alert |
| Driver fitness | 1 | 0.14 | No alert |
| Drugs & alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | No alert |
7 driver inspections · 3 vehicle inspections
These records come from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System, Dec 2024 – Mar 2025.
FMCSA's SMS profile →