MARK BERTON TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 1318023 • 713 RAY RD, PRINCETON, KY, 42445
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-509803 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 26, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA866265042 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TAP0723397 | ON FILE | Jan 21, 2005 | Jan 21, 2006 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZE7034 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K83694 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K83694 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K83694 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K83694 | REPLACED | May 31, 2011 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K83694 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 2010 | May 31, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K83694 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 21, 2010 | Jul 5, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3349526 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 21, 2010 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3349526 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 2006 | Jan 26, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 460698 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2005 | Jan 21, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA866265042 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZE7034 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K83694 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K83694 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K83694 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K83694 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K83694 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2011 | Jul 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K83694 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2011 | May 31, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3349526 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2010 | Jan 21, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3349526 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2006 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0723397 | CARGO | Jan 21, 2006 | Jan 21, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 460698 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2006 | Jan 21, 2006 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC509803 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2025 |
| MC509803 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2025 |
| MC509803 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2011 |
| MC509803 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2006 |
| MC509803 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 31, 2005 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B2II-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 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 (13 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRINCETON | KY0139 | ...HL0533 | MARK BERTON TRUCKING LLC |
| Aug 14, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CADIZ (TRIGG CO) | KY0139 | ...HU2636 | MARK BERTON TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 22, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEBREE | KY0132 | ...GS5417 | MARK BERTON TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 22, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PROVIDENCE | KY0120 | ...GS5417 | MARK BERTON TRUCKING LLC |
| Jun 25, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CADIZ (TRIGG CO) | KY0139 | ...GA8584 | MARK BERTON TRUCKING LLC |
| May 4, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2017 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2012 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2007 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records