MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is a motor carrier based in HICKORY, NC registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 48104 and MC number 162035. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC reports a fleet of 274 power units and 347 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Commodities Dry Bulk, Fresh Produce, Refrigerated Food, Beverages, and Paper Products. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 728 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.14% and 21 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in GA, KY, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, and TN. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of December 2000. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and broker.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 162035 | Active | None | Active | 2013-10-29 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond | — | — | 2013-10-01 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 2013-06-29 00:00:00 |
States where MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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