--- title: "MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC | DOT 48104 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/nc/48104/merchants-transport-of-hickory-llc description: "MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC is a interstate carrier based in HICKORY, NC. Fleet size: 274 power units, 347 drivers. DOT# 48104, MC# 162035." lang: en --- Active Interstate # MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 48104 MC # 162035 Location HICKORY, NC Phone 8287254259 Power Units 274 Drivers 347 Trailers 562 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Apr 3, 2026 ## Risk Signals — MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC 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 69 of 421 units (16%) listed on marketplaces… MEDIUM 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 1 risk category flagged — see the evidence before you book 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) 82 Vehicle OOS Rate 1.2% 1 of 82 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 0% 0 of 82 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 1 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Sep 10, 2026 · NC Clean rate (90d) 88% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 284 All time Fatalities 9 Injuries 156 Tow-Away 274 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC Merchants Transport of Hickory (MTH), a division of MDI, is a transportation and logistics carrier operating a fleet of 225 power units and 400 reefers to provide full truckload and less-than-truckload services within a 500-mile radius of Hickory, NC. The company offers both dedicated fleet services and freight brokerage (via broker authority) for manufacturers, suppliers, and retail customers across North America, with specialized capabilities in temperature-controlled and expedited freight. #### Key Features Wholesale food distribution Retail support services Logistics and warehousing Private brands Ecommerce solutions Marketing and Merchandising services ### Related Companies 1 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 9 states Top states: NC SC GA KY OH 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(43.8 years) Contract Authority No Authority Broker Authority Holds Active Authority(19.3 years) ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 8287254259 Physical Address 5005 ALEX LEE BLVD HICKORY, NC 28601 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Produce Meat Dry Bulk Cold Food Beverages Paper Products ### Violations by Category 135 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 24% of violations across 5 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 421 trucks Top manufacturers MACK INTERNATIONAL FREIGHTLINER Sample units 3ALXA7004HDJXXXXX 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 112 3HSDZAPR7SN0XXXXX 2025 INTERNATIONAL LT 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": "MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/nc/48104/merchants-transport-of-hickory-llc", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "NC" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "SC" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "GA" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "KY" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "OH" } ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "5005 ALEX LEE BLVD", "addressLocality": "HICKORY", "addressRegion": "NC", "postalCode": "28601", "addressCountry": "US" }, "telephone": "8287254259", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "DOT Number", "value": "48104" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "MC Number", "value": "162035" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 347 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's DOT number?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC's USDOT number is 48104. 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