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MERCHANT EXCAVATING INC

4040 N STATE ROAD · Alma, MI 48801

Authorized: Property
(989) 875-3691 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 Jun 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

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Home base   Based in Alma, Michigan. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

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 3.8 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 11
    Total
  • 6
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 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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