Merchant Excavating INC

USDOT 1540424 · MC729124 · Alma, MI
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FMCSA served an involuntary suspension notice on June 24, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Check the current authority status below: the suspension may have taken effect or been resolved.

Company snapshot
Legal name
Merchant Excavating INC
USDOT number
1540424
MC docket
MC729124
Physical address
4040 N State Road, Alma, MI, 48801
Power units
12
Drivers
15
Operation
Interstate
Operating radius
Interstate 100+ mi
Cargo
General Freight, Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery, Large Objects, Beverages
Operation class
Authorized For-Hire
Last MCS-150 filing
Apr 15, 2026
Operating authority
Common authority
Active
Broker authority
Not held
Authority granted
Aug 9, 2006
Insurance on file
Insurer (writing paper)
West Bend Mutual Insurance CO.
Filing form
BMC-91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
BI/PD on file
$750,000
Estimated renewal window
Q4 2026

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Safety record
FMCSA safety rating
Not rated
Roadside inspections (24 mo)
9
Out-of-service inspections
1
Inspections with violations
5
BASICs with acute/critical violations
0
SMS population
Interstate
Common questions

Is Merchant Excavating INC insured?

Yes. Merchant Excavating INC (USDOT 1540424) has active BI/PD liability insurance on file with FMCSA, currently written by West Bend Mutual Insurance CO., with $750,000 in coverage on the filing.

What insurance company does Merchant Excavating INC use?

Merchant Excavating INC's current BI/PD filing is written by West Bend Mutual Insurance CO.. Insurer changes show up in the daily-refreshed federal filing record.

What is Merchant Excavating INC's MC number?

Merchant Excavating INC's FMCSA docket is MC729124, paired with USDOT 1540424.

Is Merchant Excavating INC safe to work with?

Merchant Excavating INC's FMCSA safety rating is not rated (most carriers never receive one), with 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 0 of the five public BASICs carrying an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation. The full inspection-level record is on this page.

When does Merchant Excavating INC's insurance renew?

Based on its filing history, Merchant Excavating INC's BI/PD policy is estimated to renew in Q4 2026. The exact estimated X-date, with alerts when it changes, is in Market Tracker. Unlock USDOT 1540424’s exact X-date →

How many trucks does Merchant Excavating INC operate?

Merchant Excavating INC reports 12 power units and 15 drivers in its latest MCS-150 census filing.

Source: FMCSA census, Licensing & Insurance (L&I) and SMS publications, mirrored and refreshed daily. Record last synced Sep 15, 2026. Native Base is not affiliated with FMCSA; always confirm against the live federal record before binding.

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