MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS

USDOT 15123 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: CHARLES F MARTELL General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Paper Products Utilities Based in TYNGSBORO, MA Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Apr 1, 2021
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: CHARLES F MARTELL
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Paper Products, Utilities
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS (USDOT 15123)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): CHARLES F MARTELL (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/15123/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 15123
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC057369
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer CHARLES F MARTELL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Paper Products, Utilities
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 481,630 mi
Contact & address
Physical
5A TRADER CIRCLE
TYNGSBORO, MA 01879
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 15123
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 481,630 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 9 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
6
Drivers
8
Inspections
9
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
14
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS is a corporation based in TYNGSBORO, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 15123. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 8 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file. 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 overview

MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Tyngsboro, MA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common and contract.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CT (3) and MA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (57.1% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Utility, International, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-03 2025-10

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Connecticut (CT) 2 0 0.0% May 21, 2025
Massachusetts (MA) 1 0 0.0% Oct 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 5
Mack 3
Utility 3
Dors 2
Fontaine 2
Great Dane 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 2.32 2 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 4.00 4 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86156733 Oct 27, 2025 MA 3 H-STURBRIDGE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84734516 May 21, 2025 CT 3 ROCKY HILL
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
84070453 Mar 7, 2025 CT 2 LISBON
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
3 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS2 No
81825410 Jun 7, 2024 NH 3 nh-park-&-ride-hooksett-side-toll
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.16(a) No
81669794 May 21, 2024 MA 3 H-NEEDHAM
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
81623155 May 16, 2024 CT 1
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9(a) No
81300782 Apr 9, 2024 CT 2 BRANFORD
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
6 393.11, 393.55(e), 392.2 No
79869774 Oct 3, 2023 VT 2 WILLISTON RA SB
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
3 396.17(c), 393.9(a), 392.2 No
78641492 May 17, 2023 ME 1 me-kittery---scales
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(d) Yes
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NH0000374216 Mar 7, 2016 NH 0 2 Yes No Injury
NH0000026116 Jan 8, 2016 NH 0 1 No No Injury
NH0001249615 Aug 18, 2015 NH 0 0 Yes No Tow
NH0000184412 Mar 1, 2012 NH 0 0 Yes No Tow
NH0001443211 Jun 22, 2011 NH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1001203902 Aug 12, 2008 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CTG06-296886 Aug 31, 2006 CT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1000908743 Feb 24, 2006 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0098197217 Oct 15, 1998 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0000061087 Jul 17, 1998 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CTG97-338889 Sep 30, 1997 CT 0 0 Yes No Tow
CTH96226241A Aug 8, 1996 CT 0 1 Yes No Injury
NY961651960A Feb 2, 1996 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA0000000378 Oct 5, 1994 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BGNMJC 91X $750,000 Apr 1, 2021 On file ACTIVE
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BGNMJC BIPD/Primary Sep 16, 2015 Apr 1, 2021 REPLACED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BGNMJC BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2015 Sep 16, 2015 REPLACED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BDWXKZ BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2013 Apr 1, 2015 REPLACED
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY 790001436 34 Dec 20, 2007 On file ACTIVE
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5055372 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2007 Apr 1, 2007 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Y-810-717K3654-TIL-07 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2007 Apr 1, 2013 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 3950955 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2006 Apr 1, 2007 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 3950955 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2006 Apr 7, 2007 CANCELLED
ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY R829097 CARGO Jan 1, 2004 Dec 20, 2007 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. AFN 6995454 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2003 Apr 1, 2006 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 820 2344A29 1 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2002 May 14, 2003 CANCELLED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. AMN 593 36 17 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2001 Apr 1, 2002 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY CAP 717 K 00 13 BIPD/Primary Feb 15, 1997 Apr 1, 2001 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY BAP716K745-1 BIPD/Primary Feb 15, 1996 Feb 15, 1997 REPLACED
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY IXG339771 BIPD/Excess Feb 15, 1996 Feb 15, 1997 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY BAP469K786-2 BIPD/Primary Jan 24, 1995 Mar 21, 1996 CANCELLED
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY IXG-329439 BIPD/Excess Jan 24, 1995 Jan 24, 1996 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY BAP 469K786-2 BIPD/Primary Jan 24, 1993 Jan 24, 1995 REPLACED
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3AT57242800 CARGO Jan 1, 1988 Jan 1, 2004 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 16, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Apr 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  5. Dec 20, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Apr 7, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  7. Apr 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  8. Apr 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  9. Apr 1, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  10. Mar 31, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jan 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  12. Jul 1, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. May 14, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  14. Apr 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  15. Apr 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  16. Apr 4, 1997
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. Feb 15, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
  18. Feb 15, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  19. Apr 24, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Mar 21, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  21. Jan 24, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
  22. Jan 24, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  23. Oct 9, 1986
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  24. May 22, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Jun 8, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  26. Sep 25, 1981
    authority
    REJECTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
BRANFORD CT 1 0
LISBON CT 1 0
ROCKY HILL CT 1 0
H-NEEDHAM MA 1 0
H-STURBRIDGE MA 1 0
WILLISTON RA SB VT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(d) All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS

Is MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS an active motor carrier?
Yes. MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 15123 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS's safety rating?
MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS had?
9 roadside inspections are on file for MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS's out-of-service rate?
MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 9 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS based?
MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5A TRADER CIRCLE, TYNGSBORO, Massachusetts 01879. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS have valid operating authority?
Yes. MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC057369). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS operate?
MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS self-reports 6 power units and 8 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS had any crashes?
14 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MARTELL MOTOR EXPRESS in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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