FMCSA Carrier Profile
MERKA BROTHERS INC
Algonquin, IL
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 8 mo
Authority
Active
MC-1485255 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
30.8% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1485255
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300159545
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3973067
MC Number
MC-1485255
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
January 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 20, 2022
Authority Granted
December 6, 2022
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4341 Bunker Hill Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kladji Merka
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Out-of-Service Rate
30.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
42.9%
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%
Ranks in the 72nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9X1JJ213877 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X2KJ250034 | 1 | Passed |
| June 10, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X7LJ388590 | 2 | Passed |
| March 10, 2026 | FL | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X7LJ388590 | 2 | Passed |
| March 2, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X7LJ388590 | 1 | Passed |
| February 26, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYDP9X7LJ388590 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 29, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X1JJ213877 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| July 28, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9X2KJ250034 | 2 | Passed |
| January 9, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9X1JJ213877 | 0 | Clean |
| December 12, 2024 | PA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FVACWFB0JHJH4869 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| December 12, 2024 | MD | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVACWFB0JHJH4869 | 0 | Clean |
| December 4, 2024 | FL | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X2KJ250034 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 14 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL2
IL2
MD2
NC2
NY2
DE1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Delucio Usa | Dry Van · 53 ft | 7LVD5DD21ND010065 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2KJ250034 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7LJ388590 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFB0JHJH4869 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1JJ213877 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1NJ389005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328TBC14106 | 1 | — |
| Hyut | — | 3H3V532K4NJ389005 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XTM604981 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 6, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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