MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC

AUTHORIZED
1400 MECHANICAL BLVD SUITE 120, GARNER, NC, 27529|(919) 539-4643

USDOT

3578654

MC Number

1208031

Fleet Size

4

Total Drivers

11

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in GARNER, North Carolina, operating 4 power units with 11 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 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 5 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate0.0%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate0.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in North Carolina is 12.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.1% across 50,491 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

5

Total

71%

Driver %

Driver Inspections5
Vehicle Inspections2
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

TRI-STATE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MINNESOTA — eff. Mar 18, 2024

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

Frequently asked questions

Is MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC authorized to operate?

Yes. MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC (USDOT #3578654) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC's safety record?

MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC has 5 inspections on file and no crashes 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 MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC operate?

MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC operates 4 power units with 11 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC located?

MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC is based in GARNER, North Carolina at 1400 MECHANICAL BLVD SUITE 120, 27529. Phone: (919) 539-4643.

What are MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC's out-of-service rates?

MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.