According to FMCSA records, Merchants Transport of Hickory LLC (DOT# 48104) in Hickory, North Carolina has 1,077 inspections on record with 270 violations and a 4.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 20 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
1,077Inspections
4.7%Vehicle OOS Rate
20Crashes
308Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate4.7%
Carrier: 4.7% (51 of 1,077)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 1,077)National: 6.4%
67%OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in North Carolina
25%crash rate better than 25% of carriers in North Carolina
Violation Categories · 270 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
270total violations across 1,077 inspections
55violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
90
Unsafe Driving
139
Hours of Service
40
Other
1
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC162035
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Safety National Casualty Corporation
$3,000
06/29/2013
SURETY
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
N/A
10/01/2013
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.