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Carrier profile · USDOT 1540424 · MC-729124 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
Merchant Excavating Inc
12 power unitsavg 6.5 yrRegional · 4 statesALMA, MI100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-729124 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 20 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2006.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 14 inspections.
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 1540424) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective Nov 18, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 12 power units and 15 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 15, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number?
MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number is 1540424, and its motor carrier number is MC-729124.
Is MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC's safety record?
MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC's fleet?
MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC operates 12 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC based?
MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC is based in ALMA, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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