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FMCSA registered · Corporation · Authority since 1974

MERCHANTS FOODSERVICE

Legal name: THE MERCHANTS COMPANY

HATTIESBURG, MS
DOT
78889
MC Docket
350289
Authority
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE · Hazmat
Safety
Satisfactory

About MERCHANTS FOODSERVICE

Merchants Foodservice is a large fleet operator based in Hattiesburg, MS, registered with the FMCSA since 1974 (52 years). The carrier operates 258 power units and 276 drivers, placing it in the top 99th percentile of US for-hire carriers by fleet size. Operating authority: PRIVATE PROPERTY, AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE, with hazardous-materials endorsement. Reported 12,704,175 annual miles for 2024 — approximately 49,241 miles per power unit. Cargo carried includes meat, produce, coldfood, and general freight. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (issued May 2002).

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Fleet & operations

Power units
258
Drivers
276
Annual miles
12,704,175

reported for 2024


Cargo carried

Meat Produce Coldfood Genfreight

Equipment owned

Truck
5
Tractor
223
Trailer
325

Data sourced from FMCSA Company Census (public domain). Last refreshed May 4, 2026. MCS-150 last updated Oct 2025. Safety rating issued May 2002.