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Carrier profile · USDOT 48104 · MC-162035 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Merchants Transport of Hickory LLC
274 power unitsavg 4 yrMulti-region · 9 statesHICKORY, NC88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-162035 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
274Power units
263 observed · MCS-150
385Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1195 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$3M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo4.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal99
18 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC (USDOT 48104) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $3,000,000 limit in force from SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION effective Jun 29, 2013 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 4.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 733 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 348 vehicle-level and 733 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 9 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 274 power units and 347 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 14, 2000 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's USDOT number?
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's USDOT number is 48104, and its motor carrier number is MC-162035.
Is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's safety record?
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC has a 4.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,195 roadside inspections, with 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's fleet?
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC operates 274 power units and 347 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC based?
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is based in HICKORY, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.
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