--- title: "THE MERCHANTS COMPANY | DOT 78889 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/ms/78889/the-merchants-company description: "THE MERCHANTS COMPANY is a interstate carrier based in HATTIESBURG, MS. Fleet size: 258 power units, 276 drivers. DOT# 78889, MC# 350289." lang: en --- Active Interstate # THE MERCHANTS COMPANY DBA: MERCHANTS FOODSERVICE Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 78889 MC # 350289 Location HATTIESBURG, MS Phone 6015834351 Power Units 258 Drivers 276 Trailers 201 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Oct 28, 2025 ## Risk Signals — THE MERCHANTS COMPANY Scanning active / 10 CLEAR Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale No fleet VINs found on marketplaces… CLEAR Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 1 Vehicle OOS Rate 0% 0 of 1 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 0% 0 of 1 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 0 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Jul 9, 2026 · MS Clean rate (90d) 61% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 176 All time Fatalities 6 Injuries 109 Tow-Away 168 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with THE MERCHANTS COMPANY. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with THE MERCHANTS COMPANY? Be the first to report how it went. ## About THE MERCHANTS COMPANY Performance Food Group is a leading broadline distributor in the foodservice industry, comprised of three divisions dedicated to customer success. Since 1885, it has provided services across the United States through teamwork and innovation, serving food and food-related products to a variety of clients. #### Key Features Broadline distributor Foodservice distribution Specialty distribution Convenience distribution ### Service Regions Active in 11 states Top states: MS AL SC LA FL Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority Holds Active Authority(27.7 years) Contract Authority No Authority Broker Authority No Authority ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 6015834351 Physical Address 1100 EDWARDS ST HATTIESBURG, MS 39401 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Produce Meat Cold Food ### Violations by Category 74 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 57% of violations across 6 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 217 trucks Top manufacturers INTERNATIONAL KENWORTH FREIGHTLINER Sample units 3HCDXTZN7RL8XXXXX 2024 INTERNATIONAL LT 1XKYD9X5GJ1XXXXX 2018 KENWORTH W900 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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See AlphaLoops for Brokers: https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting Free trial · no credit card upfront Covers every U.S. carrier Risk score · evidence · 72h access ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "THE MERCHANTS COMPANY", "alternateName": "MERCHANTS FOODSERVICE", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/ms/78889/the-merchants-company", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "MS" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "AL" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "SC" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "LA" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "FL" } ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1100 EDWARDS ST", "addressLocality": "HATTIESBURG", "addressRegion": "MS", "postalCode": "39401", "addressCountry": "US" }, "telephone": "6015834351", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "DOT Number", "value": "78889" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "MC Number", "value": "350289" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 276 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is THE MERCHANTS COMPANY's DOT number?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "THE MERCHANTS COMPANY's USDOT number is 78889. 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