Merit Aluminum INC Safety Record

DOT# 1483849 · Corona, CA 92880 · 9517351770

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/20/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Merit Aluminum INC (DOT# 1483849) in Corona, California has 122 inspections on record with 129 violations and a 15.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

122 Inspections
15.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
14 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 15.6%
Carrier: 15.6% (19 of 122) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 122) National: 6.4%
48% OOS rate better than 48% of carriers in California
20% crash rate better than 20% of carriers in California

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.

129 total violations across 122 inspections
19 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
85
Unsafe Driving
44

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.

Inspected across 2 states: CA, US
Level 1: 85 (70%) Level 2: 24 (20%) Level 3: 13 (11%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/20/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/09/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/27/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/11/2026 CA 2 0 0
01/28/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/27/2026 CA 2 0 0
01/08/2026 CA 1 0 0
12/22/2025 CA 1 0 0
12/09/2025 CA 3 0 0
12/08/2025 CA 1 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC559250
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America $750 10/24/2018

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.

Power Units 14
Drivers 10
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/05/2006
MCS-150 Filed 20240911 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 864,751
Address 2480 Railroad Street, Corona, CA 92880