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Admiral Merchants

Unclaimed
Interstate
(9 reviews) 4.8 out of 5
Minneapolis, MN 55403
USDOT
124813
Docket
MC076266

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.6
Communication
9.3
Timeliness
9.4

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
8
On Time Delivery
7
Strong Dispatcher Communication
7
Friendly
6
Easy to Work With
6
Consistent Tracking
5
Good Delivery Condition
5
Knowledgeable
5
Strong Driver Communication
2
Easy to Onboard
2
Clean Equipment
2

Overview

We work hard to retain our reputation as a company that does what it says.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 0 0
Leased 450 575 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Truck Types

  • Lowboy
  • Deck
  • Oversized
  • Flatbed

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
33,361,564 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
67% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active
Contract Active — 12/03/1984 (39 years, 4 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 569 69 161 5.14 46.1%
Unsafe Driving 74 24 0 1.3 18.5%
Hours of Service Compliance 49 11 6 0.2 10.4%
Driver Fitness 2 1 2 0.01 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 1 0 1 2
Injuries 7 5 1 13
Tow-away 5 9 15 29
Crash Reports 5 9 15 29

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 821 7 0.85% 6.67%
Vehicle 481 120 24.95% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Excess)
Company name
National Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
Policy limit
$3,000,000
Policy number
42-RLO-319144-01
Effective date
10/25/2022
Address
3024 Harney Street, Omaha, NE, US, 68131
Phone
+1-866-720-7861

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Hudson Insurance Company
Policy limit
$2,000,000
Policy number
HMU200001-15
Effective date
12/01/2022

Insurance type
Cargo
Company name
Hudson Insurance Company
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
HMB200001
Effective date
10/01/2008
Address
100 William Stree, 5 Th Flr, New York, NY, US, 10038
Phone
+1-212-978-2800

Insurance type
Surety Bond
Company name
Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
106002714
Effective date
10/01/2013
Address
One Tower Square 5 Gs, Hartford,, CT, US, 06183

Insurance type
BIPD
Company name
Hudson Insurance Company
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
HMB200001
Effective date
02/01/2008
Address
100 William Stree, 5 Th Flr, New York, NY, US, 10038
Phone
+1-212-978-2800

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Verified Broker from Oregon

March 20, 2024

“Amazing Carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Carrier has MANY power units available. They have dispatchers all across the country. I have YET to use a dispatch/driver team that has not been phenomenal. On point with communication. On time loading/delivery, we would highly recommend them!


Lanes
Scottsville, TX to West Palm Beach, FL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

February 29, 2024

“Full Truckload from Hattiesburg, MS to Windsor, ON”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Solid cross-boarder and long-haul carrier, priced competitively. Driver(s) and dispatch are both very responsive and excellent at providing updates.


Lanes
Hattiesburg, MS to Windsor, ON
Concord, NC to Marion, OH
Medina, OH to Portland, OR
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

February 28, 2024

“Full Truckload from Hattiesburg, MS to Windsor, ON”

Timeliness
8/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
8/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Friendly

Good Carrier, always sending drivers to ON. Todd assisted us with himself driving and also being the dispatcher on this load and always tracking with an accessible rate always competitive pricing. Double Drop Trailer


Lanes
Hattiesburg, MS to Windsor, ON
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

February 26, 2024

“On-time carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

We have worked with this team more than a few times and they always get the job done for a reasonable rate. Dispatch and drivers are friendly and easy to talk to. Great team to work with.


Lanes
Colorado Springs, CO to Las Cruces, NM
Freight Details
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
PA

Verified Broker from Pennsylvania

February 23, 2024

“Full Truckload from Meadville, PA to Houston, TX”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

The order loaded and delivered on time. Dispatcher was on the ball. We would work with them again.


Lanes
Meadville, PA to Houston, TX
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking