Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 154235 · MC-129323 · Updated Jul 16, 2026
MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC
12 power unitsavg 6.6 yrLocal · 2 statesFAYETTEVILLE, NC50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-129323 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.6Avg age (yr)
2013–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 16, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
Watch · 2
Multiple injury crashes5 crashes involving injuries are on record.Not enough inspection history to rate3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.6 yr
Model years 2013–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC (USDOT 154235) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jul 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 16, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 16, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 16, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 16, 2026.
It reports 12 power units and 21 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 5, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 3, 2003 in the federal record refreshed Jul 16, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC's USDOT number?
MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC's USDOT number is 154235, and its motor carrier number is MC-129323.
Is MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 16, 2026, MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC's safety record?
MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC's fleet?
MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC operates 12 power units and 21 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC based?
MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC is based in FAYETTEVILLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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