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Westside, IA

M WILKEN AND SON

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Westside, IA

Authority Unknown

MC #2688
USDOT #98070 USDOT Inactive

5
Power Units
3
Drivers

About this carrier

M WILKEN AND SON was a Westside, IA freight carrier in the state of Iowa. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-2688 and their USDOT number is 98070.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 20230828 1119 · last updated Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name MERLE WILKEN
MCS-150 Filed 20230828 1119
MCS-150 Mileage 2020

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Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
M WILKEN AND SON Legally MICHAEL WILKEN Westside, IA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	4	2	1693429	4335799

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