HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1009265-marathon-cheese-transport-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 17:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MARATHON CHEESE TRANSPORT LLC
Doing business as MARATHON CHEESE TRANSPORT
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC166290: Contract carrier active; Common carrier inactive
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (715) 443-6000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC166290 or MC166290.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC166290 | — | ZURICH INSURANCE CO. Policy CPO 79 66 693 00 · 34 | — | Nov 1, 1994 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC166290 | Primary | GREAT NORTHERN INSURANCE CO. Policy 73601193 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 22, 2018 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 48 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
1 of 95 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | WI | 1 | 4 | No |
| Oct 4, 2026 | ND | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | KS | 3 | 7 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | ID | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | WI | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 16, 2026 | ND | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 9, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | MN | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Wisconsin average covers 42,218 vehicle and 76,980 driver inspections of all Wisconsin-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
39 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 69 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Wisconsin share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | 43.6% | 21.2% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 28.2% | 63.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 0 | 25.6% | 11.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 8 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Wisconsin column is the mix across all Wisconsin-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Oscar, MN | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Geneva, MN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1009265 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC166290, MC166290 |
| Legal name | MARATHON CHEESE TRANSPORT LLC |
| DBA name | MARATHON CHEESE TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 56 |
| Drivers | 47 |
| Annual mileage | 5,157,131 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 16, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 6, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 11, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherCheese
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about MARATHON CHEESE TRANSPORT LLC
What does MARATHON CHEESE TRANSPORT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC166290: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers). MC166290: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about MARATHON CHEESE TRANSPORT LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking MARATHON CHEESE TRANSPORT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1009265. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (715) 443-6000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC166290 or MC166290, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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