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Merchant Excavating Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(1 review) 4.7 out of 5
Alma, MI 48801
USDOT
1540424
Docket
MC729124

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.0
Communication
9.0
Timeliness
9.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
1
On Time Delivery
1
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Strong Driver Communication
1

Overview

In 1987 David Merchant founded the company under the name of Dave Merchant Excavating. Then, in 2004, the name was changed to Merchant Excavating, Inc. after Ed Taylor joined as co-owner. Ed expanded our services to include mechanical repairs on the company fleet. In 2008 our services expanded once again to include local manure hauling.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 6 11 0
Leased 10 13 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Truck Types

  • Lowboy
  • Dry Van
  • Oversized
  • Flatbed
  • Conestoga

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
1,270,000 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 01/29/2014 (10 years, 2 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 1 1 1 3.33 28.7%
Unsafe Driving 3 1 0 1.37 19.7%
Hours of Service Compliance 0 0 0 0 0%
Driver Fitness 0 0 0 0 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash Reports 0 0 1 1

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 12 0 0% 6.67%
Vehicle 4 1 25% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
West Bend Mutual Insurance Co.
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
1000093119
Effective date
11/18/2020
Address
1900 South 18 Th Avenue, West Bend, WI, US, 53095
Phone
+1-262-338-5010

Insurance type
Cargo
Company name
Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Co
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
C0507327
Effective date
03/10/2014
Address
P O Box 30060, Lansing, MI, US, 48909
Phone
+1-517-482-6211

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Verified Broker from Indiana

June 24, 2023

“Worked as expected”

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

Driver setup the tracking as expected. Made it on time for pickup and delivery. Responsive and responsible driver. Recommended.


Lanes
Pendleton, SC to Owosso, MI
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional