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MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC

DOT 1540424
MC 729124
Entity Carrier
4040 N STATE ROAD, ALMA, MI 48801 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
1540424
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Overview

MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Apr 2026, based in Alma, Michigan. It operates a fleet of 12 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
20%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedApr 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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14 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

9
Inspections, 24 mo
7
Violations, 24 mo
1
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-02-13
393.75A3-TAOLTIS — Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-01-28
392.2-SLTFC — State/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions (Unit D)
2026-01-28
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2025-07-31
392.2-SLLEWA3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2024-11-07
392.16AD — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. (Unit D)
2024-09-24
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2024-09-24
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units12
Drivers15
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-729124

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 1540424 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC operate?
It runs 12 power units with 15 drivers on file.

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4040 N STATE ROAD
ALMA, MI 48801
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