MARTYN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1727609 • 1500 MOUND RD, ROCKDALE, IL, 60436
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-633050 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 6, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901289483-00 | ON FILE | Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 7, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP76472A | ON FILE | Mar 7, 2010 | Dec 11, 2013 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF008974 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2019 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882953 01 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2018 | Mar 7, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0054756001 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 7, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN116212 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2013 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN116212 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2013 | Apr 8, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP76472A | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2010 | Mar 7, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP76472A | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2010 | Apr 4, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN589085 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2008 | Mar 7, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN589085 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2008 | Mar 7, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901289483-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2026 | Mar 7, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF008974 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882953 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2019 | Mar 7, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0054756001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2018 | Mar 7, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN116212 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN116212 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP76472A | CARGO | Dec 11, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP76472A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2013 | Apr 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP76472A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2013 | Mar 7, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN589085 | CARGO | Mar 7, 2010 | Mar 7, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN589085 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2010 | Mar 7, 2010 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC633050 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2026 |
| MC633050 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2019 |
| MC633050 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2018 |
| MC633050 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 2008 | — | 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
24 states • 96 inspections
Violation Summary (121 violations from 96 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 25 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BDC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43E-BBST | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps handholds or deck plates | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(f) | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (96 inspections)
Showing 50 of 96
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MESQUITE | 18400 NOT REPORTED | ...931770 | MARTYN EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 8, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | WACO | I-80 / 25FT / E /361.2 | ...914491 | MARTYN EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 18, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MACON | FRANK C AMERSON JR PKWY NEAR TRACTOR DR | ...228502 | MARTYN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 23, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY TWP | I-80 E/B | ...JV8443 | MARTYN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 28, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Rutland Twp | I-80 | ...931770 | MARTYN EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 23, 2021 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LARAMIE | I-80 MP 307.14 | ...955565 | MARTYN EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 25, 2021 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CEDAR CITY | I-15, at 2 Feet P of I-15 | ...914490 | MARTYN EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 10, 2019 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2017 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2017 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2016 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2015 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2015 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events