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Freight Carrier · Alma, MI

MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC

Name: MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC
Address: 4040 N STATE ROAD, ALMA, MI, 48801, US
Telephone: (989) 875-3691

4040 N STATE ROAD · Alma, MI 48801

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #729124
USDOT #1540424 USDOT Active

12
Power Units
15
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC is a Alma, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-729124 and their USDOT number is 1540424.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/15/2026 · last updated Jul 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/15/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 620,398 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: MI (5), IN (3), OH (1), IL (1). Home base: Alma, Michigan.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.66 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4.22 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

10
Total
5
Clean
5
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 7 unique codes

Critical 1

393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8

Unsafe Driving 4

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 2

393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC
4040 N STATE ROAD
ALMA, MI 48801

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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