MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY
AUTHORIZEDDBA: MERCANTILE TRUCKING
USDOT
1499106
MC Number
714975
Fleet Size
9
Total Drivers
9
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY is a small interstate motor carrier based in CHICAGO, Illinois, operating 9 power units with 9 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 20.5% runs above the national average of 5.51%. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 39 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
39
Total
62%
Driver %
Insurance on file
No insurance records on file with FMCSA.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY authorized to operate?
Yes. MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY (USDOT #1499106) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY's safety record?
MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY has 39 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY operate?
MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY operates 9 power units with 9 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY transport hazardous materials?
No. MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY located?
MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY is based in CHICAGO, Illinois at 1340 E 90TH ST, 60619. Phone: (307) 460-7755.
What are MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY's out-of-service rates?
MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY's driver out-of-service rate is 20.5%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 29.2% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.