MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
48104
MC Number
162035
Fleet Size
274
Total Drivers
347
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 13, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is a large interstate motor carrier based in HICKORY, North Carolina, operating 274 power units with 347 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 0.1% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 19 crashes on file (5 with injuries). FMCSA records show 732 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 North Carolina is 13.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.1% across 53,069 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
732
Total
68%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Safety National Casualty Corporation — eff. Jun 29, 2013
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
LM Insurance Corporation — eff. Oct 1, 2013
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
19
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC (USDOT #48104) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's safety record?
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC has 732 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 19 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC operate?
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC operates 274 power units with 347 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC located?
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is based in HICKORY, North Carolina at 5005 ALEX LEE BLVD, 28601. Phone: (828) 725-4259.
What are MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's out-of-service rates?
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.1%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 4.6%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.