Johnson Mertz Appliance Safety Record
DOT# 698492 · Duluth, MN 55811 · 2187225803
Excellent safety record — scored 14/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 12/19/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 14/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Johnson Mertz Appliance (DOT# 698492) in Duluth, Minnesota has 11 inspections on record with 31 violations and a 9.1% 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 · 31 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 · 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/03/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 10/24/2024 | MN | 1 | 0 |
| 09/26/2024 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/29/2024 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 11/30/2023 | WI | 0 | 1 |
| 10/26/2023 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/15/2023 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 06/29/2023 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/28/2023 | WI | 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.