Merchant Excavating Inc
Merchant Excavating Inc (USDOT 1540424) holds active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-729124 based in Alma, MI. The earliest grant on file is from November 2010, 15 years, 11 months ago. $750,000 of liability coverage is on file with West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. It reported 12 power units and 15 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (July 2026).
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-729124 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $750,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Nov 18, 2010 (15 years, 11 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. | $750,000 | Nov 18, 2020 | — |
| Cargo · form 34 | Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Co | — | Mar 10, 2014 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2014 | MC-729124 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 11, 2014 | MC-729124 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 29, 2014 | MC-729124 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 29, 2014 | MC-729124 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 8, 2014 | MC-729124 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Nov 18, 2010 | MC-729124 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-729124 | Common | Dec 6, 2013 | Jan 8, 2014 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 1540424 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-729124 |
| Legal name | Merchant Excavating Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Location | Alma, Michigan 48801 |
| USDOT added | Aug 9, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Not rated |
Fleet
| Power units | 12 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 12 |
| Drivers | 15 · 15 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 620,497 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Logs, poles, beams, lumber, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Beverages, Paper products, Agricultural/farm supplies, Construction, sand & gravel
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Data as of Nov 13, 2026. Sources
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