MARS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1024452 • 1501 E CHICAGO AVE, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-897366 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA992128757 | ON FILE | Jul 24, 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA992128757 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BBRCXLTIN011400_060400_01 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB004835 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 28, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB004835 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB004426 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2022 | Jan 28, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB003909 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2021 | Jan 28, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB003394 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2020 | Jan 28, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5855587 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2017 | Jan 28, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2852741 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2016 | Jan 28, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3482601 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2015 | Jan 28, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA992128757 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA992128757 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BBRCXLTIN011400_060400_01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB004835 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB004835 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2024 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB004426 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB003909 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2022 | Jan 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB003394 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2021 | Jan 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5855587 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2020 | Jan 28, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2852741 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2017 | Jan 28, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3482601 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-897366 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC897366 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2025 |
| MC897366 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2024 |
| MC897366 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2023 |
| MC897366 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2022 |
| MC897366 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2021 |
| MC897366 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 4, 2015 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 2026 |
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
3 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 6 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 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:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(f) | Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (18 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 4 | CARROLLTON | KY0036 | ...B98706 | MARS TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 14, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST CHICAGO | SR312E | ...JL1659 | MARS TRUCKING INC |
| May 25, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Chicago | I-94 S/B | ...359659 | MARS TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 13, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2017 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2017 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records