DBA: Merlo
Merlo Construction Co Inc is an active intrastate non-hazmat carrier based in Milford Charter Township, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 59 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 59 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 59% | 93% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 82% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 84% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 3 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0.69 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 7.33 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.36 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 1 state. Top state MI accounts for 100% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 0%.
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| May 27, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| May 14, 2024 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Apr 22, 2024 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39311A1CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 39311A1LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 39216AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 3922SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| May 14, 2024 | 39145B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | — |
| May 14, 2024 | 393100B | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |