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JAMES R BRIAN

MC566308 · USDOT 2236719 · NEW YORK, NY · DBA CAR SHIPPING DIRECT

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Authority activeBroker authority
Bond on fileBMC-84 (surety bond)
Authority age17+ years

BMC-84 (surety bond) on file

Surety: MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC · #101605438 · effective 2013-10-01. If they don't pay, you can file a claim against this bond.

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FMCSA details: bond, surety, contact
MC / USDOTMC566308 / 2236719
Broker authorityACTIVE (application pending)
Authority ageGranted 2009-05-20 (209 months)
Bond / trustOn file
BMC-84 (surety bond): MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC (#101605438, effective 2013-10-01)
Surety contactLook up the surety's claims address on its website, or the "Insurance" page on FMCSA L&I.
LocationNEW YORK, NY
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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JAMES R BRIAN holds active broker authority under MC566308 in FMCSA records, first granted 2009-05-20 (about 17 years ago). A BMC-84 (surety bond) with MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC 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.

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JAMES R BRIAN (DBA CAR SHIPPING DIRECT) is listed under MC566308 and USDOT 2236719, based in NEW YORK, NY. Always match the MC on your rate con to the company name and phone on FMCSA.

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