MERCHANTS FOODSERVICE
Legal name: THE MERCHANTS COMPANY
- 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
Equipment owned
- Truck
- 5
- Tractor
- 223
- Trailer
- 325
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Data sourced from FMCSA Company Census (public domain). Last refreshed May 4, 2026. MCS-150 last updated Oct 2025. Safety rating issued May 2002.