HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/715872-mara-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MARA TRANSPORT INC
No risk signals found
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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, (641) 486-2223, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC329396.
- 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) | MC329396 | — | Canal Insurance Company Policy CT1272128458 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 1 policy
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC329396 | Northland Insurance Company Policy WF009531 | Oct 1, 2023 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
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
2 of 17 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 31 · Iowa avg 3.1%
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 16 states and provinces, 24 months
- MI 7 22.6%
- IL 4 12.9%
- MN 4 12.9%
- KY 2 6.5%
- IN 2 6.5%
- IA 2 6.5%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 17
16 tractors · 1 straight trucks
Volvo 12Freightliner 4International 2Mack 2Kenworth 1
15 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: 18
18 semi-trailers
Hyundai Translead 19Polar 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Windsor Windows & Doors 2Calgoncarbon 1Aci Plastics 1VGP 1Blue Grace Logistics 1Hillandale Farms 1Alphia 1Hood Container Corp 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.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | NY | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | MN | 1 | 12 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | WI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | MI | 1 | 4 | No |
| May 5, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 1, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | MN | 1 | 6 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | IN | 3 | 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 Iowa average covers 31,590 vehicle and 64,972 driver inspections of all Iowa-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), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 72 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 | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 5 | 64.1% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 20.5% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LC | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 2 | 0 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347A | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 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 Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-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
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Mckean Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Marengo Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Genoa Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Bremen Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 715872 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC329396 |
| Legal name | MARA TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 15 |
| Annual mileage | 1,366,994 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 19, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 25, 1997 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @heartofiowa.net |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 8 | 7 |
| Trailers | 23 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherEmp. Plastic Bottles
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 MARA TRANSPORT INC
What does MARA TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC329396: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MARA TRANSPORT 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 MARA TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 715872. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (641) 486-2223, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC329396, 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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