Merit Oil Company Safety Record
DOT# 1392136 · Colton, CA 92316 · 9098772651
Legal name: Nuckles Oil Company INC
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/10/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Merit Oil Company (DOT# 1392136) in Colton, California has 109 inspections on record with 84 violations and a 11.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 84 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| 02/09/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | CA | 2 | 0 |
| 01/27/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/15/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/29/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/18/2025 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| 12/08/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/05/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/13/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.