MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1013846 • 601 MCCARTHY BLVD, NEW BERN, NC, 28562
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-429843 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 4, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4544916 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CTO0124574 | ON FILE | Dec 4, 2010 | Dec 4, 2011 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS083046 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2017 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5068752228 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2013 | Dec 4, 2017 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5068719378 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2012 | Dec 4, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068693701 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2011 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5068693701 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2011 | Dec 4, 2012 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5068693701 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2011 | Dec 4, 2011 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0124574 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2010 | Dec 4, 2011 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL672621 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2009 | Dec 4, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL672346 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2008 | Dec 4, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL671893 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2007 | Dec 4, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL671302 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 4, 2007 |
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU9 063 28 43 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 2006 | Jun 28, 2006 |
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU9 0632840 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 2006 | Dec 4, 2006 |
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU9 062 38 28 | REPLACED | May 24, 2005 | Apr 13, 2005 |
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU9 0623828 | REPLACED | Apr 13, 2005 | Jun 28, 2006 |
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU9 0623828 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2005 | Aug 30, 2006 |
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU9 0613184 | REPLACED | Apr 13, 2004 | May 24, 2005 |
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1300070960 | REPLACED | Apr 13, 2002 | Apr 13, 2004 |
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1300070960 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2002 | Jun 3, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4544916 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS083046 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 5068752228 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2017 | Dec 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 5068719378 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2013 | Dec 4, 2013 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 5068693701 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2012 | Dec 4, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 5068693701 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0124574 | CARGO | Dec 4, 2011 | Dec 4, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 5068693701 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2011 | Dec 4, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0124574 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2011 | Dec 4, 2011 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL672621 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2010 | Dec 4, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL672346 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2009 | Dec 4, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL671893 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2008 | Dec 4, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL671302 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2007 | Dec 4, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | AU9 0632840 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 4, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | AU9 0623828 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2006 | Aug 30, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | AU9 0623828 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2006 | Jun 28, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | AU9 063 28 43 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2006 | Jun 28, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | AU9 0613184 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2005 | May 24, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | AU9 062 38 28 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2005 | Apr 13, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | 1300070960 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2004 | Jun 3, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | 1300070960 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2004 | Apr 13, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-429843 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC429843 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2017 |
| MC429843 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2013 |
| MC429843 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2012 |
| MC429843 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 16, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC429843 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2011 |
| MC429843 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2010 |
| MC429843 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2009 |
| MC429843 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2008 |
| MC429843 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2007 |
| MC429843 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2006 |
| MC429843 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2004 |
| MC429843 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 29, 2002 | REVOKED | Jan 9, 2012 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
18 states • 136 inspections
Violation Summary (46 violations from latest 100 of 136 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.19T(a) | 390.19T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (136 inspections)
Showing 50 of 136
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | YUCAIPA | I-10 E/B | ...783393 | MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 23, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PAWLEYS ISLAND | OCEAN HWY | ...868666 | MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC |
| May 16, 2025 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRESHAM | NE KANE DR & SE 1ST DR | ...755961 | MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 3, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | US-98 | ...890222 | MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 4, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORONA | 33.885908/-117.518384 | ...443267 | MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 26, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE WACCAMAW | 74 | ...H67055 | MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 12, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RIVERSIDE | RT91/1000FT W OF ADAMS ST | ...443267 | MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 1, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | CAPITAL BELTWAY | ...868666 | MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 13, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLTON | RT10/.1mi E of 9th ST | ...617832 | MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 27, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN BERNARDINO | S TIPPECANOE AV/183ft S of VICTORIA AV | ...202437 | MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 18, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | I-240 | ...443266 | MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 24, 2020 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2019 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2019 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2017 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2017 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2008 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2007 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events