Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
MERCHANTS METALS LLC
DOT 283413 · Carrier
Report DateJune 27, 2026
✅No major red flags found
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Company Information
Legal NameMERCHANTS METALS LLC
Registered Since12/08/1986
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address1200 ABERNATHY RD NE SUITE 1600, ATLANTA, GA, 30328
Email on Filempadgett@fencingsupplygroup.com
MCS-150 Filed01/05/2026
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 filed within the last 2 years — company appears active
Authority held for 39.6 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units80
Drivers82
Annual Mileage3,433,514 mi
Safety RatingS (19880608)
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

4 FMCSA-registered entities share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
SHARON FENCE COMPANY 475791 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
BINFORD SUPPLY LLC 1322360 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
CAPITAL WHOLESALE FENCE LLC 262019 MC787714 PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
FENCING SUPPLY GROUP ACQUISITIONS LLC 3912511 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
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