MULTI MERCHANTS INC
USDOT 329976 • 253 NORTH COMMON STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71101
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-214531 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 4, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-01372-04 | ON FILE | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 790004906-0000 | ON FILE | Oct 24, 2007 | Nov 25, 2009 |
Insurance History (37 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-01372-02 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-01372-03 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-01372-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-01372-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2022 | Mar 4, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-01372-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 5828789 | REPLACED | May 1, 2020 | Mar 4, 2021 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH25290112 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z-35726 | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2016 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z-35726 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2016 | Oct 12, 2019 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A17401032-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2016 | Jan 7, 2017 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A17401032-01 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2016 | Dec 8, 2016 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A17401032 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT00032202 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT00031777 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2014 | Feb 25, 2015 |
| ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CT00031405 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2013 | Feb 25, 2014 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT00031405 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2013 | Jul 30, 2013 |
| ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CT00031405 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2013 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | SAP009470 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2012 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | SAP005925 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2011 | Feb 25, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | SAP002501 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2010 | Mar 16, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | SAP002501 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2010 | Feb 25, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | JP100102599 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2009 | Feb 25, 2010 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2350270605 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2005 | Feb 25, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2309370604 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2004 | Jun 10, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2309370603 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2003 | Jun 10, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2309370603 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2003 | Jun 10, 2004 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSA005758 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2002 | Jun 10, 2003 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DS0000024255 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2001 | Jun 10, 2002 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DS0000020792 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2000 | Jun 10, 2001 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DS0000016204 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 1999 | Jun 10, 2000 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT0000000633 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 1998 | Jun 10, 1999 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT0000000330 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 1997 | Jun 12, 1998 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT0000000330 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 1997 | Jun 10, 1998 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DTOOOOOOO56 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 1996 | Jun 10, 1997 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DS0000003194 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 1995 | Jun 10, 1996 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DS0000000554 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 1994 | May 27, 1995 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MEAC65387 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 1993 | Jun 10, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-01372-04 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-01372-03 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-01372-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-01372-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-01372-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-01372-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA 5828789 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25290112 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z-35726 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2019 | Oct 12, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z-35726 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | A17401032-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2017 | Jan 7, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | A17401032-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2016 | Dec 8, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | A17401032 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT00032202 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT00031777 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2015 | Feb 25, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | CT00031405 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2014 | Feb 25, 2014 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT00031405 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2013 | Jul 30, 2013 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SAP009470 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2013 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | CT00031405 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2013 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SAP005925 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2012 | Feb 25, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SAP002501 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2011 | Mar 16, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SAP002501 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2011 | Feb 25, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | JP100102599 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2010 | Feb 25, 2010 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | 790004906-0000 | CARGO | Nov 25, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2350270605 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2009 | Feb 25, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2309370604 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2005 | Jun 10, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2309370603 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2005 | Jun 10, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2309370603 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2004 | Jun 10, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSA005758 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2003 | Jun 10, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DS0000024255 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2002 | Jun 10, 2002 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DS0000020792 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2001 | Jun 10, 2001 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DS0000016204 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2000 | Jun 10, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DT0000000633 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 1999 | Jun 10, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DT0000000330 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 1998 | Jun 12, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DT0000000330 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 1998 | Jun 10, 1998 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DTOOOOOOO56 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 1997 | Jun 10, 1997 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DS0000003194 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 1996 | Jun 10, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | MEAC65387 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 1995 | Jun 10, 1995 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DS0000000554 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 1995 | May 27, 1995 |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2026 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2025 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2024 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2022 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2020 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2016 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2015 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2014 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2013 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2013 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2011 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2010 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2005 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2005 |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC214531 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 14, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC214531 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 21, 1989 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87404785 | FRIERSON LA | LA | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87405110 | FRIERSON LA | LA | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 87299245 | NATCHITOCHES LA | LA | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 85186542 | FRIERSON LA | LA | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 85093211 | 35043 US96 SB | TX | Level 2 | ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.11TL | No |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 84015773 | US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE | TX | Level 1 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9TS | No |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 83195255 | Roadside | TX | Level 1 | ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 82668612 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| May 20, 2024 | 81695287 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 79965551 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 78807135 | DREW COUNTY | AR | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | LA | — | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-49 | — | MULTI MERCHANTS INC |
| Feb 28, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...094934 | MULTI MERCHANTS INC |
| Jul 25, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CLEVELAND | S 100 US 59 FRONTAGE RD RD | ...744055 | MULTI MERCHANTS INC |
| Mar 21, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWOOD | US-80 | ...629397 | MULTI MERCHANTS INC |
| May 11, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 1600 | LA-509 | ...MX6603 | MULTI MERCHANTS INC |
| Aug 8, 2018 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 19, 2001 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events