Merkes Builders LLC Safety Record
DOT# 1640801 · Sterling, AK 99672 · 9072626031
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 08/07/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Merkes Builders LLC (DOT# 1640801) in Sterling, Alaska has 13 inspections on record with 14 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B.
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 · 14 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 · 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2025 | AK | 0 | 0 |
| 05/20/2025 | AK | 0 | 0 |
| 05/08/2025 | AK | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11/2024 | AK | 0 | 0 |
| 09/13/2024 | AK | 0 | 0 |
| 08/21/2024 | AK | 0 | 0 |
| 08/02/2024 | AK | 0 | 0 |
| 07/18/2024 | AK | 0 | 0 |
| 07/03/2024 | AK | 0 | 1 |
| 06/26/2024 | AK | 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.