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MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC

USDOT 65365 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MICHAEL GEORGE STEPHENS Produce Meat Dry Bulk Cold Food Beverages Paper Products Based in CULPEPER, VA Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
On file
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MICHAEL GEORGE STEPHENS
Cargo: Produce, Meat, Dry Bulk, Cold Food
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TruckCodex risk summary — MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC (USDOT 65365)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): MICHAEL GEORGE STEPHENS (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/65365/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=30418 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: Clear to review.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 65365
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MICHAEL GEORGE STEPHENS
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Produce, Meat, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products
Fleet size 32 units
Drivers 27
Annual mileage 1,000,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (540) 407-1904
Email: [email protected]
Physical
800 MADDOX DR
CULPEPER, VA 22701
Mailing
P O BOX 1268
CULPEPER, VA 22701-6268
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 65365
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,000,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.31 vs 1.80 -1.49
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 10 0
Trailers 1 9 0
Trucks 0 22 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 18 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 13 13 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 7.69% 0% —
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
32
Drivers
27
Inspections
18
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
11 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC is a corporation based in CULPEPER, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 65365. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 32 power units and 27 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file. 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 GROCERY CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 32 power units and 27 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Culpeper, VA. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in VA (12) and WV (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

6.7% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (33.3% of violations); top code 391.41B10-MC (Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 32 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 27 drivers; Freightliner, Unknown, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 30,418 ACTIVE carriers operating 16–48 power units (±50% of this carrier's 32 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 30,418 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.4%
Median across 30,418 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -15.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%
Hours of Service
1 violation
Unsafe Driving
1 violation
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Virginia (VA) 11 1 9.1% Mar 4, 2026
West Virginia (WV) 2 0 0.0% Jun 12, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 16
Unknown 4
Utility 2
Hackney & 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.57 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.23 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.10 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 0.57 1 — Jul 13, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87200414 Mar 4, 2026 VA 2 BEALETON VA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3008332 · 3ALACXFC7MDMG9704
1 391.41B10-MC Yes
86600078 Dec 16, 2025 VA 3 THE PLAINS VA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3764664 · 1FVACXFC1SHVZ9912
0 — No
85837361 Sep 19, 2025 VA 3 MADISON HEIGHTS VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3622662 · 3AKJHTDV3SSVZ9897
0 — No
85006493 Jun 12, 2025 WV 1 WARDENSVILLE WV
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3008332 · 3ALACXFC7MDMG9704
2 395.32B-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLTCD No
84945194 Jun 12, 2025 VA 3 RICHMOND VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3622663 · 3AKJHTDV7SSVZ9899
0 — No
84883407 Jun 5, 2025 WV 1 WARDENSVILLE WV
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3008332 · 3ALACXFC7MDMG9704
0 — No
84753248 May 16, 2025 VA 3 BROADWAY VA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3008332 · 3ALACXFC7MDMG9704
0 — No
84402657 Apr 9, 2025 VA 3 WARRENTON VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3622847 · 3AKJHTDV5SSVZ9898
0 — No
84205814 Mar 21, 2025 VA 3 AMHERST VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3622662 · 3AKJHTDV3SSVZ9897
0 — No
83714684 Jan 27, 2025 VA 2 MADISON HEIGHTS VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3458783 · 3AKJHTDV5RDUR7242
0 — No
83112588 Nov 7, 2024 VA 3 STEPHENS CITY VA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 2682715 · 3ALACWDT3HDJH1413
0 — No
83058721 Oct 31, 2024 VA 3 MADISON HEIGHTS VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3458783 · 3AKJHTDV5RDUR7242
0 — No
83035055 Oct 29, 2024 VA 1 CHARLOTTESVILLE VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3458542 · 3AKJHTDV2RDUU5051
1 393.45D-B No
82139791 Jul 17, 2024 VA 3 PARIS VA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3008332 · 3ALACXFC7MDMG9704
0 — No
81441437 Apr 23, 2024 WV 3 ROMNEY WV
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 2824790 · 3ALACXFC0KDLF9137
2 392.2, 395.24 No
80115346 Nov 7, 2023 WV 2 wv-burlington,-wv
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 2382250 · 3ALACXDT4GDHL2603
2 392.2 No
79054549 Jul 5, 2023 VA 1 STEPHENS CITY SCALES SOUTH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 30642YA · 3AKJHTDV1MDMP7210
3 393.45, 393.45(d), 390.21T(b) Yes
78553402 May 5, 2023 WV 1 wv-burlington,-wv
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 2382250 · 3ALACXDT4GDHL2603
0 — No
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
VA0222455092 Sep 1, 2022 VA 0 2 Yes No Injury
VA0202735288 Sep 29, 2020 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0170895277 Mar 30, 2017 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0162645197 Sep 20, 2016 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0150565279 Jan 6, 2015 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0141200010 Feb 28, 2014 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0111390010 Feb 14, 2011 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0100890033 Mar 4, 2010 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0100075014 Jan 6, 2010 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0000053594 Nov 26, 1996 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0000057266 Jun 9, 1994 VA 0 2 Yes No Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
MADISON HEIGHTS VA VA 3 0
WARDENSVILLE WV WV 2 0
AMHERST VA VA 1 0
BEALETON VA VA 1 1
BROADWAY VA VA 1 0
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA VA 1 0
PARIS VA VA 1 0
RICHMOND VA VA 1 0
STEPHENS CITY SCALES SOUTH VA 1 1
STEPHENS CITY VA VA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.45 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(d) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC

  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 GROCERY CO INC

Is MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 65365 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 GROCERY CO INC's safety rating? ▾
MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC'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 GROCERY CO INC had? ▾
18 roadside inspections are on file for MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC 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 GROCERY CO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 18 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC based? ▾
MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 800 MADDOX DR, CULPEPER, Virginia 22701. 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 GROCERY CO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC operate? ▾
MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC self-reports 32 power units and 27 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 GROCERY CO INC had any crashes? ▾
11 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MERCHANTS GROCERY CO INC 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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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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