Merit Moving Systems

Riverside, CA

DOT 1839600

Merit Moving Systems has been a pillar of California moving services since 1958 and continues to be progressive and innovative in their work. Their current President, Larry Stanley, leads the team to stay true to their core values and principles. The company’s desire is to provide efficient, cost-effective, and excellent service to residential, office, and commercial movers, as well as clients requiring specialized delivery services. But a long history of experience and expertise is not the only reason why Merit Moving Systems is the only choice for many clients. It’s also the genuine relationships and partnerships they have built through respect and intentional client care.

FMCSA Company Profile

Years in Business: 16 years - First Registered in Dec. 2008

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: Less than 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

merit moving & logistics llc

DBA Name

merit moving systems

DOT Number

1839600

Entity Type

CB

Company Officers

Officer 1

brittany johnson

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Violations

Total
Severe (Out of Service)
Driver Unfit to Drive
Unsafe Driving
Tired Driver
Vehicle Not Well Maintained

Violations explained

These are all the recorded violations for Merit Moving Systems
Total: All recorded violations.
Severe (Out of Service): Critical violations halting operations until fixed. (The truck or the driver cannot drive and it would be illegal for them to do so.)
Driver Unfit to Drive: Violations regarding driver qualifications (medical, CDL, documents). For example, they are supposed to wear eyeglasses but are found driving without them.
Unsafe Driving: Violations like speeding, improper lane changes, ignoring traffic signs.
Tired Driver: Violations of driving/rest period rules preventing fatigue.
Vehicle Not Well Maintained: Vehicle-related violations (brakes, lights, cargo security, mechanical).

The Risk Score evaluates each carrier's safety performance, combining key factors to provide a comprehensive safety assessment.

Purpose of the Risk Score: The score identifies carriers with higher safety risks by analyzing critical safety factors and providing actionable insights for improvement.

Factors Included in the Score: Combines unsafe driving, hours of service, driver fitness, substance use, and vehicle maintenance measures into a single metric.

Weight Distribution: Each factor is weighted based on its impact on safety, with unsafe driving and compliance having the highest influence.

Data Sources: Derived from regulatory records, inspection results, and carrier-reported data, ensuring a robust and accurate evaluation.

Use of the Risk Score: Helps stakeholders identify high-risk carriers, prioritize interventions, and promote safer practices across the transportation industry.

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

Crash Rate

0

Based on recordable crashes per vehicle

100% Lower

than national average.

Key Metrics

High-level performance indicators to quickly assess the company's scale and activity.

Annual Miles (2020)

216,100

Filled: 12/11/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

8

Total Drivers

7

CDL

Fleet Size:
C
- 4-6

6

Total Trucks

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver & Distance Allocation

Breakdown of driver assignments by route type and trip distance.

Local (< 100 mi)Long-Distance (> 100 mi)Total
Out-of-State538

No in-state trips recorded for this period.

Inspections

This is a list of FMCSA inspections from highway stops, conducted either randomly by highway patrol or at weigh stations.

REPORT #
STATE
DATE↓
DRIVER VIOLATIONS
VEHICLE VIOLATIONS
UNSAFE DRIVING VIOLATIONS
DRIVER FATIGUE VIOLATIONS
SUBSTANCES OR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS
VEHICLE MAINT. VIOLATIONS
UDKL000139CA2023-11-30000000
0Y07002052AZ2023-08-16001007
ND6D004607CA2023-06-14000000
ND0G002303CA2022-06-20010001
NBED001956CA2020-12-07120101
NBYQ001325CA2020-06-18000000
N9XE001103CA2020-03-13000000
NC2K000904CA2019-11-06010003

Inspections per year

Inspections per 100K mi - 2020

4

Total Inspections

8

Safety Inspection Results

Failed Safety Inspections

3

33% Higher

than national average.

Driver-Related Safety Failures

1

7% Higher

than national average.

Vehicle-Related Safety Failures

3

34% Higher

than national average.

Inspections

The blue states indicate where this company was stopped for inspections in the past 4 years.

Violations

This is a list of violations that occurred during FMCSA inspections.

Insp DateCategorySevere FailureViolation Details
Showing 1 of 5

Violations per 100K miles

21

merit moving systems

Total Violations

46

268% Higher

than national average.

Crashes

REPORT #
DATE↓
STATE
FATALITIES
INJURIES
TOW AWAY
LICENSE NUMBER
CA550190402414-JUN-19CA00Y9E06267
CA550190862418-DEC-19CA04Y6N12661

Amount of Crashes

2

Injury Crashes
1

Fatalities

0

Injuries

4

Injury Rate:
18.51

Number of Tows

2

Tow Rate:
100.0%

Number of fatalities per year

Number of injuries per year

Incidents by season

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by weather condition

Crashes
Injuries
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Incidents by road surface condition

Crashes
Injuries
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Incidents by light condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Crash Map

Visualization of crashes data across the United States.