HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/536784-martin-cartage-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 16:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Martin Cartage & Express Inc
Review before booking · 2 signals
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 6 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- 5 other companies list the same addressCommon for registered-agent offices, mail drops and truck yards. Confirm the company operates from where it says.
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, (630) 350-7000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC300913.
- 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) | MC300913 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GWP44696A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 11, 2007 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
0 of 3 · Illinois avg 24.1%
1 of 5 · Illinois avg 4.4%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- IL 4 80.0%
- WI 1 20.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 5
3 tractors · 2 straight trucks
Volvo 2Freightliner 1Isuzu 1International 1
21 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: 3
3 semi-trailers
Stoughton 1Utility 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Bge 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
5 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 15, 2026 | WI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2025 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 4, 2025 | IL | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 29, 2025 | IL | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Illinois average covers 195,366 vehicle and 387,861 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
2 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 4 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 3.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | 19.9% |
2 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either… Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 1 |
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Elk Grove, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 536784 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC300913 |
| Legal name | MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 21 |
| Drivers | 17 |
| Annual mileage | 628,620 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 14, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @algworldwide.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 12 |
| Straight trucks | 0 | 6 |
| Trailers | 72 | 126 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodPaper 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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about Martin Cartage & Express Inc
What does Martin Cartage & Express Inc's operating authority allow?
MC300913: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about Martin Cartage & Express Inc 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 Martin Cartage & Express Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 536784. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (630) 350-7000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC300913, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 745 Dillon Drive, 60191
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
5 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Logistics Group Inc Review Carrier · DBA Alg Direct |
Wood Dale, IL | 2971868 | FF2586 | 0 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| Martin Cartage & Express Inc Review Broker · DBA MC Logistics |
Wood Dale, IL | 2252848 | MC767117 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| Alg Worldwide Logistics LLC Review Broker |
Wood Dale, IL | 2235139 | MC538897 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| Alg Diversified LLC Review Broker |
Wood Dale, IL | 2246505 | MC709541 | — | Active Current · Motus |
| American Logistics Group Inc Review Carrier & broker · DBA Alg Direct Inc |
Wood Dale, IL | 780089 | MC267086 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
Other companies using (630) 350-7000
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.
6 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Logistics Group Inc Review Carrier & broker · DBA Alg Direct Inc |
Wood Dale, IL | 780089 | MC267086 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| Admiral Air Express Inc Review Carrier & broker |
Wood Dale, IL | 302316 | MC206838 | 0 | Active Current · Motus |
| Alg Worldwide Logistics LLC Review Broker |
Wood Dale, IL | 2235139 | MC538897 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| Alg Diversified LLC Review Broker |
Wood Dale, IL | 2246505 | MC709541 | — | Active Current · Motus |
| American Logistics Group Inc Review Carrier · DBA Alg Direct |
Wood Dale, IL | 2971868 | FF2586 | 0 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| Alg Logistics Inc Review Broker |
Wood Dale, IL | 4083168 | MC1553865 | — | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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