The Merchants Company

Doing business as Merchants Foodservice

USDOT inactiveAuthority activeCarrier & Shipper · InterstateHazmat

USDOT78889
MC350289
LocationHattiesburg, MS
Phone(601) 583-4351
Fleet258 power units · 276 drivers

The Merchants Company (USDOT 78889, MC-350289) is an interstate motor carrier based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi with 258 power units and 276 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number is not active.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 11, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-350289Motor Carrier of Property Liability insurance$1,000,000 on fileRequired: $1,000,000 Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated May 29, 2002 Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated Oct 28, 202512 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)On fileTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 11, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-350289	Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)	Active

First granted on January 25, 1999 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 12, 2026

Liability (BIPD) required$1,000,000
Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
Form BMC-82 BMC-82	Liberty Mutual Insurance Company	$1,000,000	Aug 3, 2026

Insurance history: 16 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Form BMC-82	Lm Insurance Corporation	Aug 1, 2022	—	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Sentry Select Insurance Company	Dec 8, 2020	Aug 1, 2022	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America	Dec 8, 2017	Dec 8, 2020	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Zurich American Insurance Company	Dec 8, 2015	Dec 8, 2017	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	State National Insurance Co., Inc.	Dec 8, 2013	Dec 8, 2015	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Companion Property & Casualty Ins. Co.	Dec 8, 2011	Dec 8, 2011	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Wausau Underwriters Insurance Company	Dec 8, 2009	Jan 13, 2012	Term / cancl
Cargo	Wausau Underwriters Insurance Company	Dec 8, 2009	Jan 13, 2012	Cancel
Cargo	Great West Casualty Co.	Aug 15, 2006	Jan 20, 2010	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Great West Casualty Co.	Aug 15, 2006	Dec 8, 2009	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Great West Casualty Co.	Aug 15, 2004	Aug 15, 2006	Replaced
Cargo	Great West Casualty Co.	Aug 15, 2004	Aug 15, 2006	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.	Oct 1, 1999	Aug 15, 2004	Replaced
Cargo	Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.	Oct 1, 1999	Oct 1, 1999	Replaced
Cargo	Audubon Insurance Company	Sep 30, 1998	Oct 1, 1999	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Audubon Insurance Company	Sep 3, 1998	Nov 4, 1999	Cancel

Process agent (BOC-3)

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc., Fargo, ND

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

0
Inspections: —
Driver out-of-service: —
Vehicle out-of-service: 12
Crashes

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated May 29, 2002)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

August 21, 2026Voluntary suspension — Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)
August 21, 2026Notice of operating authority voluntary suspension
November 14, 2013Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 4, 2013
September 27, 2012Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on October 2, 2012
December 19, 2011Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 30, 2011
December 2, 1999Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 27, 1999
January 25, 1999Granted — Common carrier authority; Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated October 28, 2025

Power units: 258
Trucks: 258
Tractors owned: 223
Trucks owned: 5
Trailers owned: 325
Drivers: 276
CDL drivers: 276
Interstate drivers: 276
Miles traveled: 12,704,175 (2024)
Classification: Private property; Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: Yes
USDOT registered: June 1, 1974
Address: 1100 Edwards St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone (registered with FMCSA): (601) 583-4351

Cargo carried

General freight
Fresh produce
Meat
Chemicals
Commodities dry bulk
Refrigerated food
Beverages
Paper products

Key facts

USDOT number 78889 was registered on June 1, 1974.
Operating authority MC-350289 was first granted on January 25, 1999.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on October 28, 2025.
It reported 12,704,175 vehicle miles traveled in 2024.
One insurance filing is on file, including Form BMC-82 coverage with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.
FMCSA records list 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on May 29, 2002.
Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Truck Process Agents of America, Inc..

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