MARS TRUCKING INC

USDOT 1024452 • 1501 E CHICAGO AVE, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,024,452
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2193540204
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
599,428
Physical Address
1501 E CHICAGO AVE, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 24, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-897366REVOKEDMar 9, 2026Mar 9, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA992128757ON FILEJul 24, 2025Mar 3, 2026

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA992128757CANCELLEDJan 24, 2025Jul 24, 2025
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBBRCXLTIN011400_060400_01CANCELLEDJan 24, 2024Jan 24, 2025
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRB004835CANCELLEDJan 28, 2023Jan 28, 2024
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRB004835REPLACEDJan 28, 2023Jan 24, 2024
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRB004426CANCELLEDJan 28, 2022Jan 28, 2023
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRB003909CANCELLEDJan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2022
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRB003394CANCELLEDJan 28, 2020Jan 28, 2021
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA5855587REPLACEDJan 28, 2017Jan 28, 2020
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2852741REPLACEDJan 28, 2016Jan 28, 2017
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3482601REPLACEDJan 28, 2015Jan 28, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA992128757BIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 2026Mar 3, 2026
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA992128757BIPD/PrimaryJul 24, 2025Jul 24, 2025
CANCELTEXAS INSURANCE COMPANYBBRCXLTIN011400_060400_01BIPD/PrimaryJan 24, 2025Jan 24, 2025
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRB004835BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2024Jan 28, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRB004835BIPD/PrimaryJan 24, 2024Jan 24, 2024
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRB004426BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2023Jan 28, 2023
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRB003909BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2022Jan 28, 2022
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRB003394BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA5855587BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2020Jan 28, 2020
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2852741BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2017Jan 28, 2017
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 3482601BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2016Jan 28, 2016

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-897366INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC897366COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 30, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 24, 2025
MC897366COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 2, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 25, 2024
MC897366COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 3, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 30, 2023
MC897366COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 3, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 28, 2022
MC897366COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 4, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 28, 2021
MC897366MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 4, 2015REVOKEDMar 9, 2026

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
68%
Hours of Service
67%
Unsafe Driving
62%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
18
Violations
77
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
11.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 18 of 18 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states18 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (77 violations from 18 inspections)

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Violation Summary (77 violations from 18 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS607Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps413Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general335Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS307Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver 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 I11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(b)Brake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(f)Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+9.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+4.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.28vs nat'l 1.80
+2.48 above avg

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)

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Inspection History (18 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Oct 1, 202585961561ANGOLA ININLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER7396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS4, 395.8K2-HOSPYes
May 30, 202584869983EDINBURGH ININLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR19395.8A, 393.47E, 393.53B-BYes
Feb 28, 202584055867LAFAYETTE ININLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 25, 202583993644LOWELL ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8ANo
Jan 8, 202583588700LOWELL ININLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER2395.8A, 395.8K2-HOSPYes
Nov 26, 202483272124BATESVILLE ININLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 19, 202482944925GARY ININLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LTSIYes
Aug 7, 202482336834I-55ILLevel 3FRG TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 31, 202482279925VAN WERT SCALESOHLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER15393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1), 392.2Yes
Apr 11, 202481330090VAN WERT SCALESOHLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER5393.203(c), 393.95(f), 393.78No
Mar 6, 202481049599VAN WERT SCALESOHLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Feb 20, 202480933833INDIANAPOLIS ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4395.8(a), 392.2No
Feb 14, 202480873230RoadsideOHLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER6395.8, 392.2, 393.9(a)No
Nov 7, 202380138195LOWELL ININLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.95A4-EEUSYes
Aug 2, 202379329684#13 I-65 SB LAKEINLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 10, 202379134782#13 I-65 SB LAKEINLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 393.51, 393.78Yes
May 10, 202378596922ROADSIDE LAFAYETTEINLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.8(f)(1)No
Apr 19, 202378414452#13 I-94 EB PORTERINLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4395.8, 393.51, 393.9(a)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

9 total · 55.6% OOS
2024-072025-10
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
8
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 16, 2024KYINJURY04CARROLLTONKY0036...B98706MARS TRUCKING INC
Aug 14, 2021INTOW00EAST CHICAGOSR312E...JL1659MARS TRUCKING INC
May 25, 2021ILINJURY01ChicagoI-94 S/B...359659MARS TRUCKING INC
Jan 13, 2020ININJURY01
Jul 24, 2018INTOW00
Jan 24, 2018INTOW00
Sep 18, 2017INFATAL10
Jun 23, 2017ININJURY02
May 4, 2016OHTOW00
Aug 25, 2015INTOW00
Jun 11, 2015INTOW00

Compliance Timeline

23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 9, 2026
Authority
Mar 3, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 24, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 24, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 16, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Jan 28, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 24, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 28, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 28, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 14, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 25, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 28, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 28, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 24, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 24, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 18, 2017
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Jun 23, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jan 28, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 4, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 28, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 25, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 11, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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