MARKA TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1427649 • 5016 CHASE AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-569892 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA998779153 | ON FILE | Jul 19, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP64282A | ON FILE | Jul 19, 2009 | May 25, 2011 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 013-40-9072 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 19, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 013-40-9072 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259243-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2022 | Jul 19, 2023 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L21A1121 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2021 | Jul 19, 2022 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L20A1121 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2020 | Jul 19, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0085072001 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 19, 2020 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068900962 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2017 | Jul 19, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0022814001 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2014 | Jul 19, 2017 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8710297 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2012 | Jul 19, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN078155 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2011 | Jul 19, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP64282A | CANCELLED | May 25, 2011 | Jul 19, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP64282A | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2009 | May 25, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN515750 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2006 | Jul 19, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN515750 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2006 | Jul 19, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA998779153 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 013-40-9072 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2025 | Jul 19, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 013-40-9072 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259243-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L21A1121 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2022 | Jul 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L20A1121 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0085072001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2020 | Jul 19, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068900962 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0022814001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2017 | Jul 19, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-8710297 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2014 | Jul 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN078155 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2012 | Jul 19, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP64282A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2011 | Jul 19, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP64282A | CARGO | May 25, 2011 | May 25, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP64282A | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2011 | May 25, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN515750 | CARGO | Jul 19, 2009 | Jul 19, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN515750 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2009 | Jul 19, 2009 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC569892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2025 |
| MC569892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2024 |
| MC569892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2023 |
| MC569892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2018 |
| MC569892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2017 |
| MC569892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2011 |
| MC569892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2011 |
| MC569892 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2006 | — | 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
18 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(b) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(JOHNSON COUNTY) | SH21 | ...LT3814 | MARKA TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 4, 2023 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GULFPORT | AIRPORT ROAD | ...HK3229 | MARKA TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 1, 2022 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SEARCY | CST(EAST LINE ROAD) | ...196369 | MARKA TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 17, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | RENSSELAER | I-65 | ...LU3216 | MARKA TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 31, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 5 | 1702 | I-12 | ...893669 | MARKA TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 14, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | NEW YORK | ...KP0294 | MARKA TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 26, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA CITY | US30E | ...457181 | MARKA TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 24, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2019 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2018 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2017 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2011 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events