HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/74432-marten-transport-ltd/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
MC139853: Motor carrier inactive
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, (715) 926-4216, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC139853 or MC139853.
- 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 | MC139853 | — | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. Policy MXI97909796 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jun 1, 2008 | 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
374 of 2,676 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
22 of 4,979 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
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 44 states and provinces, 24 months
- CA 1,142 22.9%
- TN 334 6.7%
- TX 283 5.7%
- MS 271 5.4%
- MO 248 5.0%
- GA 244 4.9%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 2,405
2,371 tractors · 31 straight trucks · 2 semi-trailers · 1 other units
Kenworth 1,808Freightliner 1,023Peterbilt 429International 8Volvo 3Mack 2
3,794 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: 3,398
3,366 semi-trailers · 15 full trailers · 13 intermodal chassis · 4 straight trucks
Utility 2,349Great Dane 829Hyundai Translead 466Wabash 64Stoughton 62Vanguard 10
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Walmart 289Nestle 70Lineage 69Coca Cola 63Walmart Inc 48Americold 44Rainier 40Wal Mart 37
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 17, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | KY | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 16, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | WV | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | CA | 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 42,237 vehicle and 76,995 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
1,904 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 438 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 2,768 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1,181 | 408 | 62.0% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 459 | 0 | 24.1% | 21.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 220 | 4 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 21 | 4 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 20 | 19 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 3 | 3 | 0.2% | 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 | 106 | 105 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 76 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 76 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 63 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 63 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 55 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 53 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 52 | 3 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 50 | 48 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 41 | 41 |
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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Ledgeview, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Tomah, WI | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Mayflower, AR | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Not Reported, WV | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Moab, UT | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Seneca, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Cincinnati, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Riverdale, UT | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 74432 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC139853, MC139853 |
| Legal name | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 3,794 |
| Drivers | 2,660 |
| Annual mileage | 329,825,922 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 20, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 11, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @marten.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3,722 | 72 |
| Trailers | 5,414 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersCoal/CokeMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherFood Stuffs
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC103798: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC103798: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD
What does MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD (MC139853, MC139853), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD 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 MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 74432. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (715) 926-4216, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC139853 or MC139853, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 129 Marten Street, 54755
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTEN TRANSPORT LOGISTICS LLC Broker |
Mondovi, WI | 2238070 | MC587020 | — | 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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