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MERKA BROTHERS INC

4341 BUNKER HILL DR · Algonquin, IL 60102

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  • MC #1485255
  • USDOT #3973067 USDOT Active
  • 3
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MERKA BROTHERS INC is a Algonquin, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1485255 and their USDOT number is 3973067.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/13/2026 · last updated Jun 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/13/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Delaware — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: IL (2), NY (2), FL (2), NC (2), OH (1), IN (1), MD (1), PA (1), DE (1). Home base: Algonquin, Illinois.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 19.31 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 1 Vehicle Maintenance 8.25 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.37 1

Inspection Summary

  • 13
    Total
  • 3
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
MERKA BROTHERS INC
4341 BUNKER HILL DR
ALGONQUIN, IL 60102
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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