- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 501 days (since Jan 1, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
MARTIN EXPRESS LLC
COVINGTON, IN
MARTIN EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in COVINGTON, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1360256. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 13 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MARTIN EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 13 drivers, based in Covington, IN. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 42.9% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 75% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MO (3) and IN (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
42.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.7% of violations); top code 393.75(c) (Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)) cited 2 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Freightliner, Stoughton, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,083 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Stoughton | 7 | |
| Frt | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86435420 | Nov 28, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-72 EB |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86026866 | Oct 7, 2025 | MO | 3 | FULTON MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84763398 | May 16, 2025 | MN | 1 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84349327 | Apr 8, 2025 | IN | 3 | FORT WAYNE IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 83472050 | Dec 20, 2024 | MO | 2 | HANNIBAL MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 395.8A | Yes |
| 82927801 | Oct 11, 2024 | IN | 1 | COVINGTON IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47E | No |
| 82145241 | Jul 17, 2024 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(c), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 81150040 | Mar 19, 2024 | MO | 2 | SHELBINA MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-HLLH, 393.209E-SPSLA | No |
| 80514336 | Jan 1, 2024 | IL | 3 | I74 |
FRT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.91(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 78945165 | Jun 21, 2023 | NC | 3 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION I-40 E |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78585733 | May 9, 2023 | IN | 1 | EB I94 NEAR THE 29MM |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX003324043 | Feb 16, 2024 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| FL8846036801 | Apr 19, 2021 | FL | 1 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| TN0300638377 | Jul 18, 2020 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TN0300597144 | Dec 30, 2019 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2021 | MC901021 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Jul 7, 2015 | MC901021-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1155942982 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1155942982 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GAT0000203 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GAT0000146 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GFL0001724 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB004266 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZG7540 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZG7540 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZD9317 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZG7540 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2020 | Jul 27, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZG7540 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2020 | Aug 4, 2021 | NAME CHANGED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZD9317 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2019 | Sep 14, 2020 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZA2019 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2019 | Sep 14, 2019 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZA2019 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-480873-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2015 | Sep 14, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST188189 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2015 | Sep 14, 2015 | REPLACED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST188189 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 28, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 14, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 14, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 4, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 28, 2021
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Jul 27, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 14, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 16, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 17, 2019
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Sep 14, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 14, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 17, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 15, 2015
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Sep 14, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-72 EB | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I74 | IL | 1 | 1 |
| COVINGTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| EB I94 NEAR THE 29MM | IN | 1 | 1 |
| FORT WAYNE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| FULTON MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| HANNIBAL MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| SHELBINA MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION I-40 E | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC901021
Contract · ACTIVE · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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11 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify MARTIN EXPRESS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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