According to FMCSA records, Merchants Foodservice (DOT# 78889) in Hattiesburg, Mississippi has 250 inspections on record with 178 violations and a 9.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 10 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
250Inspections
9.2%Vehicle OOS Rate
10Crashes
258Power 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 Rate9.2%
Carrier: 9.2% (23 of 250)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate1.2%
Carrier: 1.2% (3 of 250)National: 6.4%
65%OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Mississippi
31%crash rate better than 31% of carriers in Mississippi
Violation Categories · 178 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.
178total violations across 250 inspections
25violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
130
Unsafe Driving
39
Hours of Service
3
Driver Fitness
4
Other
2
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 NumberMC350289
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
N/A
08/01/2022
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.