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Carrier profile · USDOT 1023610 · MC-430809 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
El Mercado Inc
DBA GREENHILLS FOODS
4 power unitsavg 13 yrRegional · 7 statesSPRINGDALE, AR81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-430809 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.0Avg age (yr)
2001–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 3
USDOT registration2424 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13 yr
Model years 2001–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
24 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
EL MERCADO INC (USDOT 1023610) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. effective Jul 12, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 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 Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 23, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Oct 14, 2017 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is EL MERCADO INC's USDOT number?
EL MERCADO INC's USDOT number is 1023610, and its motor carrier number is MC-430809.
Is EL MERCADO INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, EL MERCADO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is EL MERCADO INC's safety record?
EL MERCADO INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is EL MERCADO INC's fleet?
EL MERCADO INC operates 4 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is EL MERCADO INC based?
EL MERCADO INC is based in SPRINGDALE, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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