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Carrier profile · USDOT 78889 · MC-350289 · Updated Aug 23, 2026
The Merchants Company
DBA MERCHANTS FOODSERVICE
258 power unitsavg 4.7 yrMulti-region · 8 statesHATTIESBURG, MS88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-350289 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
258Power units
100 observed · MCS-150
94Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
2006–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 23, 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 248 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$0 in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal55
13 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.7 yr
Model years 2006–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THE MERCHANTS COMPANY (USDOT 78889) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 23, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective Aug 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 23, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier received 139 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 60 vehicle-level and 139 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier has 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 23, 2026.
It reports 258 power units and 276 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 28, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 29, 2002 in the federal record refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THE MERCHANTS COMPANY's USDOT number?
THE MERCHANTS COMPANY's USDOT number is 78889, and its motor carrier number is MC-350289.
Is THE MERCHANTS COMPANY authorized to operate?
As of Aug 23, 2026, THE MERCHANTS COMPANY is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THE MERCHANTS COMPANY's safety record?
THE MERCHANTS COMPANY has a 15.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 248 roadside inspections, with 13 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 THE MERCHANTS COMPANY's fleet?
THE MERCHANTS COMPANY operates 258 power units and 276 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THE MERCHANTS COMPANY based?
THE MERCHANTS COMPANY is based in HATTIESBURG, MS, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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