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Merchants Transport Of Hickory LLC
- USDOT
- 48104
- Docket
- MC162035
Updated October 10, 2026
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Claim this profileCarrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
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Overview
We provide a vast array of warehousing and distribution services to help manufacturers and suppliers ship products to retail efficiently.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 259 | 942 | 15 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Household Goods
- Fresh Produce
- Liquids/Gases
- Meat
- Chemicals
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
Truck Types
- Dry Van
- Reefer
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- Less than Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 25,861,000 (2025)
- Electronic Tracking
- 100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
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Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 12/27/1982 (43 years, 9 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 11 | 0 | 0.63 | 2.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 30 | 5 | 0 | 0.8 | 11% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0.06 | 3.1% |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 731 | 1 | 0.14% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 348 | 15 | 4.31% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Safety National Casualty Corporation
- Policy Limit
- $3,000,000
- Policy Number
- CAS4045852
- Effective Date
- 06/29/2013
Bond Coverage
- Bond Type
- Surety Bond
- Company Name
- LM Insurance Corporation
- Policy Limit
- $75,000
- Policy Number
- 018009219
- Effective Date
- 10/01/2013
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from Florida
“Full Truckload from Charleston, SC to Hickory, NC”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Merchants Transport ran a dry van load for us out of Charleston. Jim kept us updated throughout the trip. Electronic tracking was accepted. Jason was on time for pickup and delivery.
- Lanes
- Charleston, SC to Hickory, NC
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
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