HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/154235-merchants-moving-storage-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 17:41 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC
No risk signals found
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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, (910) 401-0441, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC129323.
- 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 | MC129323 | — | The Hanover Insurance Company Policy RHK D357907 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Sep 1, 2017 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC129323 | Primary | Vanliner Insurance Company Policy MGA 3085500-03 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2025 | 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
0 of 2 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
0 of 3 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
3 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 2, 2025 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
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 North Carolina average covers 60,599 vehicle and 118,016 driver inspections of all North Carolina-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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lakewood, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 154235 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC129323 |
| Legal name | MERCHANTS MOVING & STORAGE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 21 |
| Annual mileage | 159,718 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 3, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Household Goods
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC129323: Motor Carrier of Household Goods: Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC129323: 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?
MC129323: 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 154235. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (910) 401-0441, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC129323, 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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