HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/999376-mariner-distribution-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MARINER DISTRIBUTION 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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.6% vs Maryland average 20.8%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (410) 272-4747, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC356244.
- 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) | MC356244 | Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy A0204154001 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2023 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
13 of 32 · Maryland avg 20.8%
1 of 55 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | DE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | MD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CT | 2 | 14 | Yes |
| Aug 16, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 9, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 25, 2026 | CT | 3 | 4 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | NC | 3 | 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 Maryland average covers 42,361 vehicle and 51,705 driver inspections of all Maryland-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
75 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 26 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 116 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 | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 24 | 62.7% | 71.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 1 | 22.7% | 10.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 13.3% | 10.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | 6.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 4 | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 3 | 0 |
| More than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1AASGMD | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F1HOSM | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSRC | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 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 Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-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
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Baltimore, MD | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Ligonier Borough, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Vernon, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Brooklyn Park, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | East Haven, CT | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Elkridge, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Lawnside Boro, NJ | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 999376 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC356244 |
| Legal name | MARINER DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 39 |
| Drivers | 38 |
| Annual mileage | 3,610,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 9, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 17, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 8, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceCoal/CokeMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherFood 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 MARINER DISTRIBUTION INC
What does MARINER DISTRIBUTION INC's operating authority allow?
MC356244: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about MARINER DISTRIBUTION INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking MARINER DISTRIBUTION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 999376. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (410) 272-4747, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC356244, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (410) 272-4747
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARINER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC Broker |
Aberdeen, MD | 2232069 | MC483071 | — | 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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