MERIT ALUMINUM INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1483849
MC Number
559250
Fleet Size
14
Total Drivers
10
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
MERIT ALUMINUM INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in CORONA, California, operating 14 power units with 10 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 62 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in California is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.6% across 319,565 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
62
Total
53%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — eff. Oct 24, 2018
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is MERIT ALUMINUM INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for MERIT ALUMINUM INC (USDOT #1483849) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is MERIT ALUMINUM INC's safety record?
MERIT ALUMINUM INC has 62 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does MERIT ALUMINUM INC operate?
MERIT ALUMINUM INC operates 14 power units with 10 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does MERIT ALUMINUM INC transport hazardous materials?
No. MERIT ALUMINUM INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is MERIT ALUMINUM INC located?
MERIT ALUMINUM INC is based in CORONA, California at 2480 RAILROAD STREET, 92880. Phone: (951) 735-1770.
What are MERIT ALUMINUM INC's out-of-service rates?
MERIT ALUMINUM INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 18.5%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.