ERIKA LOPEZ MERCHAN
DBA: MERCHANT LOGISTICS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No BIPD/Primary row in our insurance history Verify live coverage on FMCSA L&I before tendering.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 active operating authority
- BOC-3 process agent on file Carrier Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ERIKA LOPEZ MERCHAN (USDOT 4060227) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): ERIKA LOPEZ MERCHAN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No BIPD/Primary row in our insurance history — Verify live coverage on FMCSA L&I before tendering. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • BOC-3 process agent on file — Carrier Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4060227/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 60/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 60/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
No BIPD/Primary row in our insurance history for this USDOT.
Driver OOS 2.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 29.7% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93861 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No BIPD/Primary in data
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 119 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 108 | 108 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.78% | 27.78% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ERIKA LOPEZ MERCHAN is a motor carrier based in NUEVO LAREDO, TA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4060227. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 11 drivers, with 119 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 29.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ERIKA LOPEZ MERCHAN is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 11 drivers, based in Nuevo Laredo, TA. Across 107 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 31.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for for hire.
107 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,683% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in US (62) and TX (45), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
31.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (84.7% of violations); top code 391.11B2-Z (Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.) cited 35 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Freightliner, Dodge, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,861 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 58 | |
| Dodge | 17 | |
| International | 14 | |
| Kenworth | 13 | |
| Ram | 8 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 43 | — | 2.18 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 99 | — | 8.50 | 9 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (119 rows) View all 119 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88179946 | Jun 17, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.201C-FR, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 88166552 | Jun 16, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LHLI, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 88070303 | Jun 6, 2026 | US | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A1-TEPBM, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 88020763 | Jun 2, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 393.201C-FR, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87965736 | May 26, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.47E, 393.55E-B, 393.53B-B | No |
| 87818763 | May 11, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 87557743 | Apr 13, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87487901 | Apr 1, 2026 | TX | 1 | COLUMBIA POE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87380994 | Mar 23, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.201C-FR, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87355016 | Mar 20, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.5B-L, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 87336890 | Mar 19, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 396.3A1-DLDSCBBP, 393.201C-FR, 391.11B2-Z | Yes |
| 87330166 | Mar 18, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.83G, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87276011 | Mar 10, 2026 | TX | 1 | COLUMBIA POE |
Ram STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.11B4, 393.201C, 391.11B2-Z | Yes |
| 87276358 | Mar 9, 2026 | TX | 1 | COLUMBIA POE |
Ram STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.95A, 393.201C, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87195843 | Mar 2, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 396.5B-HWSL, 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 87146781 | Feb 25, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.3A1-ALBV, 391.11B2-Z, 393.55D1-B | No |
| 87134880 | Feb 24, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 393.201C-FR, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87096973 | Feb 19, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.201C-FR, 393.55A-B, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 87074723 | Feb 17, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.3A1-ALBV, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87090489 | Feb 16, 2026 | TX | 1 | COLUMBIA POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9, 393.60C, 396.3A1 | No |
| 87055970 | Feb 13, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
3 | 393.201C-FR, 396.5B-L, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87025995 | Feb 11, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.5B-HWSL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86973869 | Feb 5, 2026 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.47A-BCFSAD-SA, 391.41B10-MC, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 86967944 | Jan 29, 2026 | TX | 1 | COLUMBIA POE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.11LR, 396.5B-HLIW, 393.86A1 | No |
| 86938699 | Jan 28, 2026 | TX | 1 | COLUMBIA POE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A2 | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 22, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO TX | US | 66 | 19 |
| COLUMBIA POE | TX | 45 | 16 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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How to verify ERIKA LOPEZ MERCHAN
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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