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BALAS DISTRIBUTING CO.

MC1008867 · USDOT 273567 · FREELAND, PA

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Authority activeBroker authority

Bond on fileBMC-84 (surety bond)

Authority age5+ years

BMC-84 (surety bond) on file

Surety: MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) · #PA5671592 · effective 2021-09-08. If they don't pay, you can file a claim against this bond.

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FMCSA details: bond, surety, contact

MC / USDOT	MC1008867 / 273567
Broker authority	ACTIVE
Authority age	Granted 2021-09-14 (61 months)
Bond / trust	On file BMC-84 (surety bond): MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) (#PA5671592, effective 2021-09-08)
Surety contact	Look up the surety's claims address on its website, or the "Insurance" page on FMCSA L&I.
Location	FREELAND, PA

Source: FMCSA L&I / Census via data.transportation.gov (daily snapshot). Data as of 2026-10-22. Run a live check for today's status, phone and email. Verify on SAFER.

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BALAS DISTRIBUTING CO. holds active broker authority under MC1008867 in FMCSA records, first granted 2021-09-14 (about 5 years ago). A BMC-84 (surety bond) with MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) is on file. Active authority and a bond on file are basic requirements, not a guarantee of payment. Check the Carrier Reports above and verify on SAFER before you book.

BALAS DISTRIBUTING CO. MC number and DOT number

BALAS DISTRIBUTING CO. is listed under MC1008867 and USDOT 273567, based in FREELAND, PA. Always match the MC on your rate con to the company name and phone on FMCSA.

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