Merchants Transport of Hickory LLC
USDOT 48104MC-162035USDOT activeAuthority active· Hickory, NC
Merchants Transport of Hickory LLC (USDOT 48104) runs 274 power units and 347 drivers based in Hickory, NC, with active operating authority as a broker and a motor carrier of property under MC-162035. The earliest grant on file is from December 1982, 43 years, 10 months ago. $3,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Safety National Casualty Corporation.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-162035 | Broker | Active | bond | $3,000,000 liability, bond |
| MC-162035 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $3,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Dec 27, 1982 (43 years, 10 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Safety National Casualty Corporation | $3,000,000 | Jun 29, 2013 | — |
| Broker surety bond (BMC-84) · form 84 | Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. | — | Oct 1, 2013 | — |
Confirm coverage with the insurer before tendering a load.
Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2013 | MC-162035 | Reinstated · broker |
| Oct 30, 2013 | MC-162035 | Reinstated · broker |
| Aug 5, 2013 | MC-162035 | Revoked · broker |
| Jul 10, 2013 | MC-162035 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 1, 2013 | MC-162035 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 17, 2007 | MC-162035 | Reinstated · broker |
| May 17, 2007 | MC-162035 | Granted · broker |
| Dec 6, 2005 | MC-162035 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 8, 2005 | MC-162035 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 27, 1982 | MC-162035 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Dec 27, 1982 | MC-162035 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-162035 | Broker | Jul 1, 2013 | Aug 5, 2013 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 48104 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-162035 |
| Legal name | Merchants Transport of Hickory LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Private property, Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Hickory, North Carolina 28601 |
| USDOT added | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Dec 14, 2000 |
Fleet
| Power units | 274 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 274 |
| Drivers | 347 · 347 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 25,861,000 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Household goods, Fresh produce, Liquids/gases, Meat, Chemicals, Commodities dry bulk, Refrigerated food, Beverages, Paper products
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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