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THE MERCHANTS COMPANY

DBA: MERCHANTS FOODSERVICE
DOT# 78889 MC# 350289 Carrier Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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Trust Score
258
Power Units
276
Total Drivers
13
Crashes

Company Information

Legal NameTHE MERCHANTS COMPANY
DBA NameMERCHANTS FOODSERVICE
DOT Number78889
MC Number350289
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
LocationHattiesburg, Mississippi
Added06/01/1974
Last Updated10/28/2025

Operating Authorities

AuthorityPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
DocketMC350289
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating27 years

Cargo Transported

General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food

Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate (Property)

Mileage

Annual Mileage10,835,428 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

276
Interstate Total
0
Intrastate Total
276
CDL Drivers
276
Grand Total
Interstate >100mi56
Interstate <100mi220
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

TypeOwnedTerm LeasedTrip Leased
Truck5--
Tractor22330-
Trailer325--
Fleet Size CodeR
HazMatYes

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Quick Facts

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TypeCarrier
Fleet258 units
Mileage10,835,428 mi
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Inspections244
Drivers276
Operating27 years
MCS-15010/2025
Fleet CodeR

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Licensing & Insurance

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FormTypeInsurance CarrierPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
91XBIPD/PrimarySENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0159312001$75012/08/202008/01/2022Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA9D898916$75012/08/201712/08/2020Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYGLA 0228521$75012/08/201512/08/2017Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.XNDA-00581-00$1,00012/08/201312/08/2015Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCOMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CA36012100001$1,00012/08/201110/30/2012Name Changed
91XBIPD/PrimaryCOMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CA36012100001$1,00012/08/201112/08/2011Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCOMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CA36012100001$1,00012/08/201112/08/2013Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCOMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.CA36012100001$1,00012/08/201112/11/2013Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANYASJ-Z91-453166-01$75012/08/200901/13/2012Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANYASJ-Z91-453166-01$75012/08/200912/08/2011Replaced
34CARGOWAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANYYYJ-Z91-453166-03$012/08/200901/13/2012Cancelled
34CARGOFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.DXX 80743786$010/01/199908/15/2004Replaced
34CARGOFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.DXX 807 437 86$010/01/199910/01/1999Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.DXX 80743786$1,00010/01/199908/15/2004Replaced
34CARGOAUDUBON INSURANCE COMPANYCDO 75 64 91$009/30/199810/01/1999Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryAUDUBON INSURANCE COMPANYACV 605529$1,00009/03/199811/04/1999Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23937C$1,00008/15/200612/08/2009Replaced
34CARGOGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23937C$008/15/200601/20/2010Cancelled
34CARGOGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23937C$008/15/200612/08/2009Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23937C$1,00008/15/200601/20/2010Cancelled
34CARGOGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23937A$008/15/200409/12/2006Cancelled
34CARGOGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23937A$008/15/200408/15/2006Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23937A$1,00008/15/200409/12/2006Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23937A$1,00008/15/200408/15/2006Replaced
DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC350289COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/19/2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/30/2011
MC350289COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/02/1999DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/27/1999
MC350289COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION11/14/2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/04/2013
MC350289COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/27/2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/02/2012
MC350289MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED01/25/1999--

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Crash & Inspection Records

21
Individual Crash Records
58
Inspection Records
DateLocationStateDetailsSeverity
03/15/2025HoustonTXRear-end collisionInjury
11/02/2024MemphisTNLane departureTow-Away
06/18/2024ChicagoILIntersectionProperty Damage

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Contact Details

Phone(555) 123-4567
Cell(555) 987-6543
Email[email protected]
Contact NameJohn Smith
Physical Address123 Main St, City, ST
Mailing AddressPO Box 123, City, ST

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Insurance Information

Insurance FiledYes
Type91X - BIPD/Primary
Amount$750,000
Effective Date06/01/2025
CompanyGEICO Marine Insurance
Policy #9300148493

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Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes13
Fatal0
Injury5
Tow-Away8
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total Inspections166
Out of Service3
OOS Rate1.8%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total Inspections78
Out of Service13
OOS Rate16.7%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 12/13/2018 | Rated: 05/29/2002

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BASIC Safety Scores

FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower measure values indicate better safety performance.

Unsafe Driving 17 violations / 17 inspections
Measure: 1.09 Threshold: 65%
Hours-of-Service Compliance 12 violations / 12 inspections
Measure: 0.19 Threshold: 65%
Driver Fitness 2 violations / 2 inspections
Measure: 0.04 Threshold: 80%
Controlled Substances/&#8203;Alcohol 0 violations
Measure: 0.00 Threshold: 80%
Vehicle Maintenance 122 violations / 70 inspections
Measure: 3.97 Threshold: 80%
BASICS data as of 01/27/2017

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