MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC
Hickory, NC · MC 162035
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 note
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 48104 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 162035 |
| Reported physical address | 5005 ALEX LEE BLVD, HICKORY, NC, 28601, US |
| Reported business phone | (828) 725-4259 |
| Reported power units | 274 |
| Reported drivers | 347 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Pete Dhuse, John Orgain |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Dec 14, 2000 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 731 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.1% (1 of 731) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.3% (15 of 348) |
| Violations | 85 across 70 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 19 |
| Crashes | 19 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 5 / 18 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 5 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation123922SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit43922SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other439375AFlat tire or fabric exposed43939BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps4
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC reports PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 10 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Household goods
- Fresh produce
- Liquids and gases
- Meat
- Chemicals
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Jun 01, 1974
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Apr 03, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC162035 | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $0 | $3,000,000 |
| MC162035 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $3,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC162035 | LM Insurance Corporation | $75,000 | Oct 01, 2013 | BMC-84 | 018009219 |
| MC162035 | Safety National Casualty Corporation | $3,000,000 | Jun 29, 2013 | BMC-91X | CAS4045852 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- ReinstatedMC162035 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
- GrantedMC162035 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 48104. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightHousehold goodsRefrigerated foodDry bulk commoditiesFresh produce
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