HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/215732-martin-transportation-systems-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:07 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 4 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (616) 455-8850, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC160108.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC160108 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TRK3888627 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 1, 2007 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
207 of 702 · Michigan avg 21.2%
21 of 1,288 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | KY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | KY | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | OK | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | 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 Michigan average covers 51,411 vehicle and 85,596 driver inspections of all Michigan-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
984 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 270 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 1,266 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 756 | 248 | 76.8% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 153 | 0 | 15.5% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 56 | 3 | 5.7% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 18 | 18 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 61 | 61 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 50 | 1 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 43 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 41 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 39 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 37 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 28 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 22 | 22 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 22 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 21 | 20 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | West Chester (Township Of, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Bedford, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | St Peters, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | New Haven, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Springfield (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Flint Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Orange Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Michigan City, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Delta Twp, MI | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 215732 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC160108 |
| Legal name | MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 1,160 |
| Drivers | 1,005 |
| Annual mileage | 94,327,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 16, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 1, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightOtherAuto Parts
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC
What does MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC's operating authority allow?
MC160108: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 215732. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (616) 455-8850, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC160108, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (616) 455-8850
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
4 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS OF CANADA COMPANY High risk Carrier |
Windsor, ON | 3062549 | MC56116 | 25 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| JET EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LLC Review Carrier · DBA JET EXPRESS |
Dayton, OH | 238580 | MC168706 | 15 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| AGNES A JOHNSTON & ANGELA M JOHNSTON High risk Carrier · DBA J & J BROKERAGE |
Wyoming, MI | 2215328 | MC244351 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC Review Broker |
Flint, MI | 2230142 | MC447443 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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