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MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC

USDOT 48104 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: PETE DHUSE Company officer 2: JOHN ORGAIN General Freight Produce Dry Bulk Cold Food Beverages Paper Products Based in HICKORY, NC Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Property Broker reinstated · Oct 30, 2013
Policy effective · Oct 1, 2013
Review these
  • Property Broker gap · 86 days Inactive Aug 5, 2013 → reinstated Oct 30, 2013
  • 1 fatality on crash record 280 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 84 Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file CT CORPORATION SYSTEM Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: PETE DHUSE
Company officer 2: JOHN ORGAIN
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Dry Bulk, Cold Food
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC (USDOT 48104)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): PETE DHUSE (Company officer); JOHN ORGAIN (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Property Broker gap · 86 days — Inactive Aug 5, 2013 → reinstated Oct 30, 2013
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 280 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 84
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — CT CORPORATION SYSTEM
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/48104/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 6.8% vs peer median 17.1% (better). n=3078 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units −34 (308 → 274) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

BOC-3 agent

CT CORPORATION SYSTEM

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 48104
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC162035
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer PETE DHUSE
Company officer 2 JOHN ORGAIN
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products
Fleet size 274 units
Drivers 347
Annual mileage 26,696,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (828) 725-4259
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5005 ALEX LEE BLVD
HICKORY, NC 28601
Mailing
PO BOX 2148
HICKORY, NC 28603
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 48104
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 26,696,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 6.8% vs 23.4% -16.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 259 0 0
Trailers 942 0 0
Trucks 15 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 280 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 3 3
Tow-away 2 2 11 15
Crash reports 2 2 11 15

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 1,191 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 700 700 0
OOS inspections 1 16 0
OOS percentage 0.14% 2.29% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
274
Drivers
347
Inspections
1,191
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
6.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
15
280 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is a corporation based in HICKORY, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 48104. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 274 power units and 347 drivers, with 1,191 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.8%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is a large fleet, operating 308 power units and 347 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 12 years on FMCSA's records, based in Hickory, NC. Across 713 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 3.8% out-of-service rate, with 18 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION, and operating authority is active for common and broker.

Inspection profile

713 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 83% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (593) and SC (55), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

3.8% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 308 power units (large fleet) and 347 drivers; International, Vang, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 3,078 ACTIVE carriers operating 137–411 power units (±50% of this carrier's 274 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.4%
Median across 3,078 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
6.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.1%
Median across 3,078 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -10.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Property Broker authority was inactive from Aug 5, 2013 to Oct 30, 2013 (86 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.

Record Changes

    • Power Units 308 274
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 598 14 2.3% Jul 20, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 46 2 4.3% Jul 16, 2026
Georgia (GA) 28 0 0.0% Feb 12, 2026
Ohio (OH) 10 0 0.0% Jun 8, 2026
West Virginia (WV) 6 0 0.0% Jul 14, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 5 0 0.0% Jun 16, 2026
Maryland (MD) 4 1 25.0% Jan 2, 2026
Virginia (VA) 2 0 0.0% Feb 4, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% May 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 419
Vang 177
Mack 172
Freightliner 99
Other 85
Hyundai Translead 35
Wabash National 34
CIMC 27
Vanguard 26
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 18 — 0.06 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 31 — 0.79 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 36 — 0.70 1 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1,191 rows) View all 1,191 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88460368 Jul 20, 2026 NC 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NV9197 · 3HSDZAPR7RN760682
0 — No
88453147 Jul 18, 2026 NC 1 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT3853 · 3HSDZAPR7RN290251
0 — No
88453099 Jul 18, 2026 NC 1 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VV7575 · 3HSDZAPR0SN268713
1 395.3A2-HOSPD No
88453053 Jul 18, 2026 NC 2 —
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NM1001 · 1M1AN4GY5MM019991
0 — No
88453039 Jul 18, 2026 NC 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NS4278 · 1FUJHHDR4PLUH0226
0 — No
88441549 Jul 16, 2026 SC 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
NC VW3335 · 3HSDZAPR1SN011706
1 392.2-SLLED No
88429758 Jul 16, 2026 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9866 · 3AKJHLFG1SSVV3547
0 — No
88428755 Jul 16, 2026 NC 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NC DD4240 · 1XKYD49X1TJ223956
0 — No
88413416 Jul 14, 2026 WV 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
NC TD8592 · 3HSDZAPR2RN760668
0 — No
88407079 Jul 14, 2026 SC 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
NC VW2506 · 3HSDZAPR2SN011570
1 392.2-SLLED No
88403667 Jul 14, 2026 NC 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NC DD4213 · 1XKYD49X6TJ223936
0 — No
88403147 Jul 14, 2026 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NS4146 · 3AKJHHDR6NSNE4859
0 — No
88402803 Jul 14, 2026 NC 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NV9200 · 3HSDZAPR2RN760685
0 — No
88392732 Jul 13, 2026 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NV9112 · 1FUJHHDR6PLUH0230
0 — No
88383835 Jul 11, 2026 NC 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NC DD4214 · 1XKYD49X8TJ223937
0 — No
88344648 Jul 8, 2026 NC 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VV6822 · 3HSDZAPR0SN011809
0 — No
88343179 Jul 8, 2026 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VV6833 · 3AKJHLFG2SSWD3855
0 — No
88324218 Jul 5, 2026 NC 3 — — 0 — No
88324760 Jul 4, 2026 SC 3 — — 0 — No
88317268 Jul 3, 2026 NC 3 — — 0 — No
88315231 Jul 3, 2026 NC 3 — — 0 — No
88306449 Jul 2, 2026 NC 1 — — 0 — No
88305704 Jul 2, 2026 NC 3 — — 0 — No
88304775 Jul 2, 2026 NC 3 — — 0 — No
88293267 Jul 1, 2026 NC 3 — — 0 — No
Recent Crashes (280 rows) View all 280 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NC0108420334 Feb 28, 2026 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0108396691 Feb 3, 2026 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0108364522 Jan 3, 2026 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL2748212605 Oct 26, 2025 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
WV0202514767 Jul 9, 2025 WV 0 1 Yes No Injury
TN0301025188 Jun 25, 2025 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0108052314 Mar 19, 2025 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0025231332 Mar 13, 2025 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0108029914 Feb 20, 2025 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
WV202505673A Feb 15, 2025 WV 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0243635246 Dec 28, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107952804 Dec 9, 2024 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0024582146 Dec 7, 2024 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA500761200X Nov 29, 2024 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009580856 Sep 4, 2024 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0009501342 Jul 1, 2024 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107718802 May 7, 2024 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD24A1195804 May 3, 2024 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009405912 Apr 11, 2024 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WV202407431A Apr 3, 2024 WV 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0024211266 Mar 13, 2024 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009322359 Jan 30, 2024 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107608551 Jan 23, 2024 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0107553036 Nov 26, 2023 NC 1 2 Yes No Fatal
GA0009174522 Oct 2, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC162035
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Oct 30, 2013 MC162035-B REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 1, 2013 MC162035 NC REVOCATION NC →
May 17, 2007 MC162035-B CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Apr 16, 2007 MC84-B GRANT PERMIT GRANT →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 018009219 84 — Oct 1, 2013 On file ACTIVE
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 018009072 SURETY — Aug 7, 2013 Oct 1, 2013 REPLACED
SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION CAS4045852 91X $3,000,000 Jun 29, 2013 On file ACTIVE
SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION CAS4045852 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2012 Jun 29, 2013 REPLACED
SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION CAS4045852 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2012 Aug 5, 2013 NAME CHANGED
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT HC2ECAP475M5338TCT-11 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2011 Apr 1, 2012 REPLACED
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D004A00348 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2010 Apr 1, 2011 REPLACED
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D004A00336 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2009 Apr 1, 2010 REPLACED
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY NC08ILM010916-00 CARGO — Apr 1, 2008 Aug 5, 2013 NAME CHANGED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 018 009 072 SURETY — Dec 12, 2006 Aug 5, 2013 NAME CHANGED
FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND LPM7577842 SURETY — Dec 12, 2005 Dec 12, 2006 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP3730597 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2005 Apr 1, 2009 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP3730597 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2005 Apr 1, 2005 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP3730597 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2005 Apr 1, 2005 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2057347893 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2003 Apr 1, 2005 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI97550741 CARGO — Apr 1, 2002 Apr 1, 2008 REPLACED
AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO. F5R 006 110-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 1993 Apr 1, 2003 REPLACED
EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. 142903085618 CARGO — Apr 15, 1986 Apr 1, 2002 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 30, 2013
    authority
    REINSTATED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  2. Oct 29, 2013
    authority
    REINSTATED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  3. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Aug 5, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  5. Aug 5, 2013
    insurance
    NAMECHG — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Aug 5, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
  7. Aug 5, 2013
    insurance
    NAMECHG — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Aug 5, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Aug 5, 2013
    authority gap
    Property Broker authority inactive: 86 days (through Oct 30, 2013)
  10. Jul 10, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jun 29, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
  12. Apr 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  13. Apr 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  14. Apr 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  15. Apr 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Apr 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  17. Dec 12, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
  18. Dec 6, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Apr 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  20. Apr 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Apr 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO.
  22. Apr 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
  23. Dec 27, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
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How to verify MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC

Is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 48104 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's safety rating? ▾
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC had? ▾
1,191 roadside inspections are on file for MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 6.8% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC based? ▾
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5005 ALEX LEE BLVD, HICKORY, North Carolina 28601. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC162035). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC operate? ▾
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC self-reports 274 power units and 347 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC had any crashes? ▾
280 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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