MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 1680401 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: ANTHONY M WILLIAMS General Freight Based in NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA Grade A · 85
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Dec 1, 2011
Coverage resumed · Jul 9, 2019
Contract (Property) reinstated · Mar 29, 2021
Contract (Property) reinstated · Jul 12, 2019
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1015 days Feb 19, 2009 → Dec 1, 2011
  • Prior insurance gap · 2371 days Jan 10, 2013 → Jul 9, 2019
  • Contract (Property) gap · 426 days Inactive Jan 28, 2020 → reinstated Mar 29, 2021
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3789 days Inactive Feb 25, 2009 → reinstated Jul 12, 2019
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Company officer: ANTHONY M WILLIAMS
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 1680401)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): ANTHONY M WILLIAMS (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1015 days — Feb 19, 2009 → Dec 1, 2011
  • Prior insurance gap · 2371 days — Jan 10, 2013 → Jul 9, 2019
  • Contract (Property) gap · 426 days — Inactive Jan 28, 2020 → reinstated Mar 29, 2021
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3789 days — Inactive Feb 25, 2009 → reinstated Jul 12, 2019
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1680401/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240356 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1680401
In FMCSA records since Aug 23, 2007 (~18y)
Company officer ANTHONY M WILLIAMS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 100,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
18 CAMPUS BLVD SUITE 100
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1680401
In FMCSA records since Aug 23, 2007 (~18y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 100,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 100.0% vs 6.7% +93.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.67 vs 1.80 -0.13
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

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
Trucks 0 1 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 2 0 0
OOS percentage 66.67% 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
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1680401. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Newtown Square, PA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 66.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NJ (2) and MD (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

66.7% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (40.0% of violations); top code 391.41A-MCPVI (Physical qualification - general) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,356 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
100%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,356 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,356 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 28, 2020 to Mar 29, 2021 (426 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 25, 2009 to Jul 12, 2019 (3789 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (5)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 19, 2009 to Dec 1, 2011 (1015 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 10, 2013 to Jul 9, 2019 (2371 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 21, 2020 to Mar 26, 2021 (430 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 20, 2024 to Jul 11, 2024 (21 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 22, 2026 to Feb 24, 2026 (2 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-11 2026-02

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
New Jersey (NJ) 2 1 50.0% Jan 14, 2026
Maryland (MD) 1 1 100.0% Feb 18, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 4
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 3 4.09 4 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 1 5.00 5 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 2.00 2 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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87095936 Feb 18, 2026 MD 2 BALTIMORE MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 391.41APC, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL Yes
87357731 Jan 14, 2026 NJ 3 NJ
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
86458578 Nov 28, 2025 NJ 3 US 206 AND SH 70
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 391.41A-MCPVI Yes
79791194 Sep 27, 2023 NJ 2 CARNEYS POINT SCALE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2, 390.21T(b) No
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC617538 common N
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jul 12, 2024 MC617538-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 29, 2021 MC617538-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 12, 2019 MC617538-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Feb 19, 2013 MC617538 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Sep 13, 2007 MC617538-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 9300287693 91X $750,000 Feb 24, 2026 On file ACTIVE
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 9300287693 BIPD/Primary $750,000 Feb 24, 2026 On file ACTIVE
Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 22, 2026 to Feb 24, 2026
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 9300204785 BIPD/Primary Sep 5, 2025 Feb 22, 2026 CANCELLED
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA983629825 BIPD/Primary Jul 11, 2024 Sep 5, 2025 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 21 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 20, 2024 to Jul 11, 2024
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CW1EII-660574-01 BIPD/Primary Jun 20, 2023 Jun 20, 2024 CANCELLED
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CW1EII-660574-01 BIPD/Primary Jun 20, 2023 Jun 20, 2023 REPLACED
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CW1EII-660574-01 BIPD/Primary Jun 20, 2023 Mar 27, 2024 CANCELLED
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA02236107 BIPD/Primary Jan 5, 2023 Jun 20, 2023 REPLACED
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA02236107 BIPD/Primary Jan 5, 2023 Jul 17, 2023 CANCELLED
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA2236107 BIPD/Primary Mar 26, 2021 Jan 5, 2023 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 430 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 21, 2020 to Mar 26, 2021
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA0878211 BIPD/Primary Jul 9, 2019 Jan 21, 2020 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 2371 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 10, 2013 to Jul 9, 2019
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY WLA-CA-0010533-0 BIPD/Primary Aug 16, 2012 Jan 10, 2013 CANCELLED
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY WLA-CA-0010258-0 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2011 Aug 16, 2012 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 1015 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 19, 2009 to Dec 1, 2011
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRV4925400 BIPD/Primary Aug 27, 2007 Feb 19, 2009 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 25, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Feb 22, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Feb 22, 2026
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 24, 2026)
  4. Sep 5, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 12, 2024
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Jun 26, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Jun 26, 2024
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Jun 20, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jun 20, 2024
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 21 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 11, 2024)
  10. Mar 29, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Mar 27, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jul 17, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jun 26, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Jun 20, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jun 20, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Jan 5, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jan 28, 2020
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Jan 28, 2020
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  19. Jan 28, 2020
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 426 days (through Mar 29, 2021)
  20. Jan 21, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Jan 21, 2020
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 430 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 26, 2021)
  22. Jan 10, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
  23. Jan 10, 2013
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2371 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 9, 2019)
  24. Aug 16, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
  25. Feb 25, 2009
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  26. Feb 25, 2009
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  27. Feb 25, 2009
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 3789 days (through Jul 12, 2019)
  28. Feb 19, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Feb 19, 2009
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1015 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 1, 2011)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
BALTIMORE MD MD 1 1
CARNEYS POINT SCALE NJ 1 0
NJ NJ 1 0
US 206 AND SH 70 NJ 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC

  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 MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC

Is MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1680401 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 MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC's safety rating?
MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC had?
4 roadside inspections are on file for MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC 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 MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC's out-of-service rate?
MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC based?
MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 18 CAMPUS BLVD SUITE 100, NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania 19073. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC have valid operating authority?
MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC operate?
MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MARK 1 TRANSPORT LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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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