HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/353149-mar-dale-transport-1985-ltd/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MAR-DALE TRANSPORT (1985) LTD
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (519) 669-3392, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC288106.
- 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: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC288106 | — | Hartford Fire Insurance Company Policy 87 LST 623586 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Mar 20, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC288106 | Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company Policy T32118A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 20, 2005 | 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
0 of 3 · Ontario avg 16.1%
0 of 5 · Ontario avg 2.2%
Where it was inspected 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- NY 3 60.0%
- MI 1 20.0%
- NJ 1 20.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 2
2 tractors
Peterbilt 3
6 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 2
2 semi-trailers
Wilson 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
5 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 24, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | NY | 2 | 10 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | NY | 2 | 3 | No |
| Apr 7, 2026 | MI | 3 | 4 | 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 Ontario average covers 27,994 vehicle and 49,131 driver inspections of all Ontario-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
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 18 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 | Ontario share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 40.0% | 18.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 30.0% | 16.4% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | 30.0% | 62.1% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LHLM | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ontario column is the mix across all Ontario-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | Mount Olive Twp, NJ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 353149 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC288106 |
| Legal name | MAR-DALE TRANSPORT (1985) LTD |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 651,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 6, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @mardaletransport.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 3 |
| Trailers | 10 | 1 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayPaper Products
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 MAR-DALE TRANSPORT (1985) LTD
What does MAR-DALE TRANSPORT (1985) LTD's operating authority allow?
MC288106: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MAR-DALE TRANSPORT (1985) LTD is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MAR-DALE TRANSPORT (1985) LTD?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 353149. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (519) 669-3392, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC288106, 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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