MARTIN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1352891 • 1355 N READING AVE, BECHTELSVILLE, PA, 19505
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-519602 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 20, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Y-840-7707X180-IND-12 | ON FILE | Apr 2, 2012 | May 8, 2015 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Y-840-7707X180-IND-12 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Y-840-7707X180-IND-11 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Y-840-7707X180-IND-11 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MR-7707X180-11-CAG | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Y-840-7707X180-IND-11 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2011 | May 18, 2011 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q040240019A | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2005 | Apr 2, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Y-840-7707X180-IND-12 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2015 | May 8, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Y-840-7707X180-IND-12 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | MR-7707X180-11-CAG | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Y-840-7707X180-IND-11 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2011 | May 18, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Y-840-7707X180-IND-11 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q040240019A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Y-840-7707X180-IND-11 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2011 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC519602 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2015 |
| MC519602 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2010 |
| MC519602 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 11, 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
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (1 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87151225 | ON I-76 W 0 FEET NORTH OF UNNA | PA | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 87089811 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 86979467 | I76 / SCHUYLKILL EXP. WB MM 32 | PA | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 86135329 | BOYERTOWN PA | PA | Level 3 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 86070990 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16AD | No |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 83384345 | GILBERTSVILLE PA | PA | Level 3 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82870320 | ON ROUTE 100 N AT ITS INTERSEC | PA | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 82252680 | GILBERTSVILLE PA | PA | Level 3 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 80242692 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLEBROOKDALE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0100 S | ...698617 | MARTIN EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 10, 2016 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2016 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2012 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records