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Merchants Transport Of Hickory LLC

DOT# 48104 | MC# 162035 | Est. 1974 (51 yrs)

274

Power Units

347

Drivers

Est. 1974 (51 yrs)

Authority Age

S

Safety Rating

Company Overview

MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in HICKORY, NC, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer and Hopper / Grain.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Merchants Transport Of Hickory LLC appears to operate the following equipment types:

Reefer Hopper / Grain

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 15 0 0 15
Tractors 259 0 0 259
Trailers 942 0 0 942

Authorized Cargo Types

Merchants Transport Of Hickory LLC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:

General Freight Fresh Produce Meat Dry Bulk Refrigerated Food Beverages Paper Products

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 347

MCS-150 Mileage: 25,861,000 miles (2025)

Driver Information

347

Total Drivers

347

CDL Drivers

347

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in NC

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Licensing & Insurance

SMS Safety Data

Safety Measurement System

Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

713

Inspections

24 months

178

Violations

Total found

31

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.3%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✓ Better than national average (-6.7%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 4.1%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✓ Better than national average (-17.4%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
04/16/2026 NC Driver Only 0 ✓
04/15/2026 NC Driver Only 0 ✓
04/14/2026 NC Walk-Around 1 1
04/14/2026 NC Driver Only 0 ✓
04/14/2026 NC Driver Only 0 ✓
04/13/2026 WV Driver Only 1 ✓
04/11/2026 NC Driver Only 0 ✓
04/11/2026 NC Driver Only 0 ✓
04/11/2026 NC Driver Only 0 ✓
04/10/2026 NC Driver Only 0 ✓
04/10/2026 TN Driver Only 0 ✓
04/10/2026 NC Driver Only 0 ✓
04/09/2026 NC Driver Only 0 ✓
04/08/2026 SC Driver Only 0 ✓
04/07/2026 NC Walk-Around 1 1

Showing 15 of 713 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

178 Total Violations 713 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
55
0.08 violations per inspection 2 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
53
0.07 violations per inspection 29 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 4.3% (31 / 713)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$3 Million

SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Self-Insured / N/A

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION 91X CAS4045852 $3 Million 06/29/2013
Bond / Surety LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 84 018009219 Self-Insured / N/A 10/01/2013
View Insurance History (16 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND LPM7577842 12/12/2005 12/12/2006 CANCEL
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 018009072 08/07/2013 10/01/2013 TERM/REPL
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 018 009 072 12/12/2006 08/05/2013 NAMECHG
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY NC08ILM010916-00 04/01/2008 08/05/2013 NAMECHG
SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION CAS4045852 04/01/2012 08/05/2013 TERM/CANCL
SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION CAS4045852 04/01/2012 06/29/2013 TERM/REPL
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT HC2ECAP475M5338TCT-11 04/01/2011 04/01/2012 TERM/REPL
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D004A00348 04/01/2010 04/01/2011 TERM/REPL
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D004A00336 04/01/2009 04/01/2010 TERM/REPL
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP3730597 04/01/2005 04/01/2009 TERM/REPL
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI97550741 04/01/2002 04/01/2008 TERM/REPL
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2057347893 04/01/2003 04/01/2005 TERM/REPL
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP3730597 04/01/2005 04/01/2005 TERM/REPL
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP3730597 04/01/2005 04/01/2005 TERM/REPL
AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO. F5R 006 110-00 04/01/1993 04/01/2003 TERM/REPL
EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. 142903085618 04/15/1986 04/01/2002 TERM/REPL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Crash History

19

Total Crashes

0

Fatalities

3

Injuries

19

Tow-Aways

Date State Location Fatal Injuries Tow
02/28/2026 NC NEWTON GROVE, NC 0 0 Yes
02/03/2026 NC KERNERSVILLE, NC 0 0 Yes
01/03/2026 NC MAGNOLIA, NC 0 0 Yes
10/26/2025 FL JACKSONVILLE, FL 0 0 Yes
07/09/2025 WV BEAVER, WV 0 1 Yes
06/25/2025 TN JOHNSON CITY, TN 0 0 Yes
03/19/2025 NC CHARLOTTE, NC 0 0 Yes
03/13/2025 SC ANDERSON, SC 0 0 Yes
02/20/2025 NC CARRBORO, NC 0 1 Yes
02/15/2025 WV CAMP CREEK, WV 0 0 Yes
12/28/2024 VA VA 0 0 Yes
12/09/2024 NC HILLSBOROUGH, NC 0 0 Yes
12/07/2024 SC FLORENCE, SC 0 0 Yes
11/29/2024 PA GREENE TOWNSHIP, PA 0 0 Yes
09/04/2024 GA AUGUSTA, GA 0 1 Yes
07/01/2024 GA GA 0 0 Yes
05/07/2024 NC HARMONY, NC 0 0 Yes
05/03/2024 MD CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD 0 0 Yes
04/11/2024 GA GA 0 0 Yes

Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer and Hopper / Grain.

Is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's authority currently active?

MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC been in business?

MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 51 years, 10 months old.

Where is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC located?

MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is physically located at 5005 ALEX LEE BLVD, HICKORY, NC 28601.

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