MARKA TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 1427649 • 5016 CHASE AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,427,649
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6304919700
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
23,261
Physical Address
5016 CHASE AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515
Mailing Address
PO BOX 66, WOOD DALE, IL, 60191
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 19, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-569892ACTIVEUnknownSep 9, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA998779153ON FILEJul 19, 2025Oct 2, 2025
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP64282AON FILEJul 19, 2009May 25, 2011

Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary013-40-9072CANCELLEDJul 19, 2024Jul 19, 2025
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary013-40-9072CANCELLEDJul 19, 2023Jul 19, 2024
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.BIPD/Primary1BWHIL1901259243-00CANCELLEDJul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2023
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGEBIPD/PrimaryL21A1121REPLACEDJul 19, 2021Jul 19, 2022
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGEBIPD/PrimaryL20A1121REPLACEDJul 19, 2020Jul 19, 2021
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0085072001REPLACEDJul 19, 2018Jul 19, 2020
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary5068900962CANCELLEDJul 19, 2017Jul 19, 2018
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0022814001CANCELLEDJul 19, 2014Jul 19, 2017
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary506-8710297REPLACEDJul 19, 2012Jul 19, 2014
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN078155REPLACEDJul 19, 2011Jul 19, 2012
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP64282ACANCELLEDMay 25, 2011Jul 19, 2011
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP64282ACANCELLEDJul 19, 2009May 25, 2011
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN515750REPLACEDJul 19, 2006Jul 19, 2009
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN515750REPLACEDJul 19, 2006Jul 19, 2009

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA998779153BIPD/PrimaryOct 2, 2025Oct 2, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA013-40-9072BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2025Jul 19, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA013-40-9072BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2024Jul 19, 2024
CANCELACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.1BWHIL1901259243-00BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2023Jul 19, 2023
TERM/REPLAMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGEL21A1121BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2022
TERM/REPLAMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGEL20A1121BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2021Jul 19, 2021
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0085072001BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2020Jul 19, 2020
CANCELCRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY5068900962BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2018Jul 19, 2018
CANCELSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0022814001BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2017Jul 19, 2017
TERM/REPLNORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.506-8710297BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2014Jul 19, 2014
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN078155BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2012Jul 19, 2012
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP64282ABIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2011Jul 19, 2011
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP64282ACARGOMay 25, 2011May 25, 2011
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP64282ABIPD/PrimaryMay 25, 2011May 25, 2011
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN515750CARGOJul 19, 2009Jul 19, 2009
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN515750BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2009Jul 19, 2009

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC569892COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 5, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 9, 2025
MC569892COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 24, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 22, 2024
MC569892COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 22, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 19, 2023
MC569892COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 22, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 16, 2018
MC569892COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 22, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 13, 2017
MC569892COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 22, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 19, 2011
MC569892COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 28, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 12, 2011
MC569892MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 28, 2006Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
5%

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

Inspections
43
Violations
17
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.0%
Driver OOS %
2.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
13

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 43 of 43 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

18 states43 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (17 violations from 43 inspections)

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Violation Summary (17 violations from 43 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.4(a)Use of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25(b)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.40vs nat'l 1.80
-1.40 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (43 inspections)

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Inspection History (43 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jun 27, 202585080422I72ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 5, 202482601815ATHENS TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 31, 202482309190LYONS GAGALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Jul 30, 202482296119DALTON GAGALevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.4(a)Yes
Jul 25, 202482214374ROADSIDEALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.95(a), 393.9(a), 392.7(a)No
Jun 21, 202481932328COLBERT SCALES ON US69OKLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 4, 202481779818JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 13, 202481648183ERSKINE WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 9, 202481577591CLOUD COUNTY - 029KSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 17, 202481472040I-55 NORTHBOUNDILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 14, 202481351837HEBRON 81 SCALENELevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 8, 202481307908033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/BILLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(e)(1)No
Feb 23, 202480942538I-57 / I-70ILLevel 3GREAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 20, 202480905805FAREWELL BEND POEORLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 31, 202480755666I-72 W/BILLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 12, 202380385663CAMDENTON MOMOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 11, 202380379831I-57ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 1, 202380298255LONDONKYLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 29, 202380267196RoadsideILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 28, 202380584034ST. LOUIS MOMOLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 28, 202380265318ITAWAMBA COUNTYMSLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 19, 202380204061US 421 NBNCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 30, 202380091379COLUMBIA CO I/S WBGALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24(d)No
Oct 2, 202379818868POLK COUNTY, I26NCLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 27, 202379769695ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,NCLevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 11, 202379977058033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/BILLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Sep 8, 202379617323NORTH CORBINKYLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 19, 202379473540E2N STEELE, MOMOLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 10, 202379405613MANCHESTERTNTNLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Aug 8, 202379376576D4 EASTMOLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3393.95(f), 393.47(a), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Aug 2, 202379319409UMATILLA POEORLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 25, 202379255529ROADSIDELALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 17, 202379172928I-72ILLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 27, 202379025327I-70ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 19, 202378934947SR 49 SB AT CR 500 NINLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 31, 202378788061I-80ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 17, 202378706053APPLE CREEK REST AREANDLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 8, 202378555441GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, NNCLevel 2WABA SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 8, 202378745968VALLEY SPRINGSSDSDLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 25, 202378441050031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/BILLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 20, 202378403385I57ILLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 5, 202378518123RoadsideNMLevel 21393.25(b)No
Jan 1, 2020sms-78275988LONDONKYLevel 20No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

10 total · 10.0% OOS
2024-042025-06
InspectionsOOS

Recent Crashes

13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
13
Fatalities
0
Injuries
11
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
12

Crash History (13 records)

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Crash History (13 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 2, 2023ARTOW00RURAL(JOHNSON COUNTY)SH21...LT3814MARKA TRANSPORT INC
Oct 4, 2023MSINJURY01GULFPORTAIRPORT ROAD...HK3229MARKA TRANSPORT INC
Nov 1, 2022ARINJURY01SEARCYCST(EAST LINE ROAD)...196369MARKA TRANSPORT INC
Feb 17, 2022INTOW00RENSSELAERI-65...LU3216MARKA TRANSPORT INC
Aug 31, 2021LAINJURY051702I-12...893669MARKA TRANSPORT INC
Aug 14, 2021INTOW00INDIANAPOLISNEW YORK...KP0294MARKA TRANSPORT INC
Apr 26, 2021INTOW00COLUMBIA CITYUS30E...457181MARKA TRANSPORT INC
Aug 24, 2020TXINJURY01
May 16, 2019MOINJURY01
Aug 3, 2018INTOW00
Feb 13, 2018MOINJURY01
Apr 25, 2017TNTOW00
Feb 23, 2011IAINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

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

Oct 2, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 9, 2025
Authority
Jul 19, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Jul 19, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Nov 2, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in AR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 4, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MS
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 19, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in AR
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 19, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Feb 17, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 31, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in LA
0 fatalities, 5 injuries
Aug 14, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 19, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Apr 26, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 24, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 19, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 16, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 3, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 19, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 19, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 25, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 19, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 19, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 19, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary

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