Merka Brothers Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Algonquin, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 3 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 3 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 99% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 94% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 93% | 93% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 19.31 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.11 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 8.25 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.37 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 8 states. Top state NC accounts for 18% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 100%.
+3 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | PA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 1 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | DE | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 3939ALSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 3939ALTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 3939TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 39345B2BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 3922LC | Improper lane change | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 39375A2TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |