Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 1483849)

MERIT ALUMINUM INC

U.S. DOT#: 1483849

Address: 2480 RAILROAD STREET
CORONA, CA 92880
Number of Vehicles: 14
Number of Drivers: 10
Number of Inspections: 62

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending June 26, 2026

On-Road Performance
0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure	3.68 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 14 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 62 with HOS Compliance Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 54 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 25 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 62 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 62 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 45


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

393.100(b)	Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.104B-C	Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns	1	1	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.110B2I-C	Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs	1	1	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.110B3-C	Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet	2	2	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LTSM	Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.201A-FRCLS	Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-SAPPAS	Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-SAPPCBLM	Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.	3	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.207F-SLAS	Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes	1	0	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.209E-SPSLA	Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.40A-B	Brake - Inadequate braking system	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B	Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	3	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-BAAL	Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47A-BCLMBD	Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	7	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B	Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.70B1I	Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	1	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR	Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1)	Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-AABRF50	The sliding suspension attachment member (undercarriage body rail) on either side exhibits 50% or more of attachment fasteners missing.	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1B	Brakes (general) Explain:	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS	Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination	1	1	0	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-HWSL	Hubs - Wheel seal leaking	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
396.5-HL	Hubs - Leaking hub	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.9D2-FTF	Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 62


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

6/15/2026	CAUCFU003555	CA	29808J2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS)						0 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
6/5/2026	CANAOF007791	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/2/2026	CAUCIW001203	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/2/2026	CANAOF007775	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.104B-C Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-AABRF50 The sliding suspension attachment member (undercarriage body rail) on either side exhibits 50% or more of attachment fasteners missing. (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
5/22/2026	CANAOF007753	CA	9E88766	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
5/18/2026	CAND4C007829	CA	9F28882	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/15/2026	CAUEFD000410	CA	9F28882	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/22/2026	CANAOF007691	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/20/2026	CAUEFD000332	CA	29808J2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/9/2026	CAN9Y4008711	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/27/2026	CANCSV007786	CA	29808J2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
2/11/2026	CANFL6000672	CA	9E88766	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber						4
1/28/2026	CANAOF007450	CA	3683308	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/27/2026	CAUFUH001052	CA	3683304	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/8/2026	CANAOF007411	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
12/22/2025	CANEQ1003068	CA	29808J2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
12/9/2025	CAUEFD000080	CA	9E88766	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
12/8/2025	CAN9Y4008414	CA	9E88766	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207F-SLAS Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes						7
11/7/2025	CANAOF007309	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
10/30/2025	CANAOF007291	CA	9F28882	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
10/20/2025	CAND4C007416	CA	9F28882	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
10/9/2025	CAUD90001577	CA	29808J2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/7/2025	CAND4C007401	CA	9F28882	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.209E-SPSLA Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere.						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
9/25/2025	CAND4C007359	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/27/2025	CAUDMC003437	CA	3683310	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
8/23/2025	CAUF31000495	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
8/5/2025	CANAOF007197	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/28/2025	CAUFYI000457	CA	29808J2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
7/21/2025	CAND4C007159	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207A-SAPPCBLM Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
7/11/2025	CANESY001944	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.201A-FRCLS Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47A-BCLMBD Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207A-SAPPCBLM Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.						7
6/2/2025	CAND4C006929	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/23/2025	CANE2Z004851	CA	9F08901	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/12/2025	CANCSV006963	CA	3683293	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
4/28/2025	CAND4C006789	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5-HL Hubs - Leaking hub						2
3/27/2025	CANAOF006973	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/26/2025	CAUF54001276	CA	AL20996	AZ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.110B3-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.110B2I-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LTSM Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
3/24/2025	CAND4C006657	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/20/2025	CANCEF006950	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/19/2025	CAUF54001264	CA	33457H3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.110B3-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
3/6/2025	CANAOF006915	CA	9F28882	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/25/2025	CANAOF006888	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
2/14/2025	CANAOF006868	CA	9F28882	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/18/2025	CAUCX0002062	CA	29808J2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/16/2025	CAUCFU002035	CA	9F28882	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/15/2025	CAUCIW000715	CA	9F28882	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/14/2025	CANB6F006346	CA	9F28882	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.40A-B Brake - Inadequate braking system						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
1/8/2025	CANAOF006783	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207A-SAPPAS Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
12/27/2024	CANAOF006766	CA	ZP03515	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/12/2024	CANAOF006729	CA	9E88816	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207A-SAPPCBLM Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
11/15/2024	CANAND006334	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/12/2024	CANAND006315	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/8/2024	CANCEH005688	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories						2
10/11/2024	CANDVL000134	CA	AL20987	AZ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber						4
9/13/2024	CANAFA007023	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/9/2024	CANAND006134	CA	29808J2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/2/2024	CAUCIW000644	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/21/2024	CANAND006079	CA	9E88766	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
8/19/2024	CANAND006067	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.70B1I Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain:						4
8/19/2024	CAUCFU001536	CA	9F73924	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
7/25/2024	CANAOF006421	CA	9F08900	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/24/2024	CANAOF006418	CA	9F28882	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/18/2024	CAUCC6001955	CA	9E88766	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

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Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation:
Total Inspections: 62
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 37
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 25
Total Crashes* : 0

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Summary of Activities (as of 6/26/2026, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: None	Total Inspections: 62 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 37 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 25	Total Crashes: 0*
	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 62 0.0% Vehicle Inspections 54 18.5% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 0

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 6/26/2026, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

14 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 14 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

14 Average Power Units = 14 Current Power Units + 14 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 14 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 1483849 = 85% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
61,767 VMT per Average Power Unit = 864,751 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 14 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1 + (VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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