NUCKLES OIL COMPANY INC
USDOT 1392136 • DBA: MERIT OIL COMPANY • 1800 S RIVERSIDE AVE, COLTON, CA, 92316
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,392,136
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Hazmat)
State
Phone
9098772651
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
40
MCS-150 Mileage
1,000,260
Physical Address
1800 S RIVERSIDE AVE, COLTON, CA, 92316
Mailing Address
PO BOX 341, BLOOMINGTON, CA, 92316
Contact
Phone: 9098772651
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
111
Violations
79
16 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.0%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
40
Crash Records
7
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
9
Aug
Sep
9
Oct
6
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
15
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
4
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 111 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 111 inspections
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Violation Summary (79 violations from latest 100 of 111 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.202B-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 2 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A4-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 2 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70C-CDTEW | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:397.3-SLL | State/Local Laws - Driving/parking a CMV containing hazardous materials in violation of local regulations/laws/ordinances in the jurisdiction being operated | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:178.347-1-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 407 general requirements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.345-6-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.202A3-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202(b) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(4) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.801 | Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.334 | Prohibited ID number marking | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(5) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(iii) | Driver failed to add file comment per safety officers request | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.79vs nat'l 1.80
-1.01 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (111 inspections)
Showing 50 of 111
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
72 total · 11.1% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance45 · 11 OOS
Hazardous Materials24 · 5 OOS
Unsafe Driving14 · 1 OOS
Unknown1
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
7
Crash History (7 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | COLTON | 34.068862 / -117.344422 | ...289343 | NUCKLES OIL COMPANY INC |
| Oct 21, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 15/.8mi S of RAINBOW VALLEY BL | ...408355 | NUCKLES OIL COMPANY INC |
| Feb 18, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2012 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
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