HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1124148-merchants-moving-storage-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC
Doing business as MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- No roadside inspections for a fleet of 17 power unitsA fleet this size usually has some inspections in 24 months. The fleet size on the registration may be out of date.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (406) 363-4314, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC459020.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC459020 | — | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TPP1766767 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jun 1, 2026 | Active |
| Cargo | MC459020 | — | Transguard Insurance Company of America Inc Policy TCP0002358 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jun 1, 2021 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC459020 | — | Southern Insurance Company Policy ICA1002731 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No roadside inspections in this period.
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Montana average covers 4,994 vehicle and 8,417 driver inspections of all Montana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
5 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Montana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 100.0% | 78.0% |
5 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BVAC | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1ALBV | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Montana column is the mix across all Montana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1124148 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC459020 |
| Legal name | MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC |
| DBA name | MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 17 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 10,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 10, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 30, 2003 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 23, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold Goods
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC459020: Motor Carrier of Household Goods: Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC459020: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Household Goods: Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC
What does MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC's operating authority allow?
MC459020: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Household goods carrier (may move household goods for hire).
Which information about MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1124148. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (406) 363-4314, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC459020, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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