MARTIN CONTRACTING INC
RICHMOND, KY
DBA: MCI
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MARTIN CONTRACTING INC (USDOT 2308838) 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 Officer(s): JOE ORAZEN (Company officer); SHAWN MARTIN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2308838/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 7.5% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 39.3% vs peer median 17.5% (worse). n=5557 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 116 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 67 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.12% | 33.33% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MARTIN CONTRACTING INC is a motor carrier based in RICHMOND, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2308838. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 165 power units and 128 drivers, with 67 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 39.3%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
MARTIN CONTRACTING INC is a large fleet, operating 165 power units and 128 drivers, based in Richmond, KY. Across 42 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
42 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WV (14) and KY (14), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (69.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 165 power units (large fleet) and 128 drivers; Chevrolet, Ford, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 5,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 82–248 power units (±50% of this carrier's 165 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (WV) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | May 12, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 19, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 6 | — | 1.75 | 2 | — | 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 | 7 | — | 0.61 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | — | 10.52 | 11 | — | 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 (67 rows) View all 67 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87823746 | May 12, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87707964 | Apr 28, 2026 | WV | 3 | MIAMI WV |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87648434 | Apr 22, 2026 | KY | 1 | LEXINGTON |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 9A-LTSI, 9A-LSLI, 16-D | Yes |
| 87636233 | Apr 20, 2026 | KY | 1 | PINEVILLE |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 23A2-LCDLN, 23-LEU, 43DBMA | Yes |
| 87594253 | Apr 16, 2026 | KY | 2 | MIDDLESBORO |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 60D, 95A1, 95F | No |
| 87594247 | Apr 16, 2026 | KY | 1 | ASHLAND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87383416 | Mar 24, 2026 | KY | 3 | BEREA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87383195 | Mar 24, 2026 | KS | 3 | ks-johnson-county---091 |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
7 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 87094340 | Feb 19, 2026 | IN | 2 | HAUBSTADT IN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.3A1-HCM, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 86683611 | Dec 30, 2025 | VA | 3 | ABINGDON VA |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86683634 | Dec 29, 2025 | VA | 3 | ABINGDON VA |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86528422 | Dec 9, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-s |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95A | No |
| 86488098 | Dec 4, 2025 | VA | 2 | ABINGDON VA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
5 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 86146594 | Oct 22, 2025 | VA | 2 | BRISTOL VA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9A-HLLH, 392.2-SLLEQP, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85989491 | Oct 7, 2025 | WV | 2 | MIAMI WV |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43DBMA | Yes |
| 85759332 | Sep 11, 2025 | WV | 2 | MULLENS WV |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85670346 | Sep 3, 2025 | KY | 2 | PINEVILLE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLSIV | Yes |
| 85617714 | Aug 27, 2025 | VA | 1 | ABINGDON VA |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
16 | 396.3A1-BOS, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 393.43DBMA | Yes |
| 85572871 | Aug 21, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOSHEIM TN |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
9 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.75A1-TBSP, 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 85503215 | Aug 15, 2025 | WV | 2 | GLEN FERRIS WV |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
12 | 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 85448457 | Aug 4, 2025 | WV | 2 | GHENT WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.60D, 396.9D2-FTF | No |
| 85377297 | Jul 30, 2025 | TN | 2 | LEBANON TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.43A-TSV | Yes |
| 85368750 | Jul 29, 2025 | WV | 3 | PINEVILLE WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85368675 | Jul 29, 2025 | WV | 3 | SAULSVILLE MOUNTAIN WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 84982477 | Jun 12, 2025 | WV | 3 | CRAB ORCHARD WV |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS9110243471 | Oct 31, 2024 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072365339 | Jun 11, 2019 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072176889 | Apr 10, 2018 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
-
Nov 9, 2022enforcementEnforcement case KY-2022-0083-KY4342 — $3,370
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABINGDON VA | VA | 6 | 2 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 3 | 0 |
| PINEVILLE | KY | 3 | 2 |
| RICHMOND | KY | 3 | 1 |
| GHENT WV | WV | 3 | 0 |
| MIAMI WV | WV | 3 | 1 |
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 1 |
| BECKLEY WV | WV | 2 | 0 |
| CRAB ORCHARD WV | WV | 2 | 0 |
| HAUBSTADT IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 5 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
-
Kentucky carriers
All carriers based in Kentucky
-
Richmond carriers
Carriers based in Richmond, KY
-
Stations in Kentucky
Where this carrier might be inspected
-
67 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
-
3 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
-
Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
-
File a complaint
Open the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint form for this carrier
-
Carrier comparison tool
Side-by-side vs. other carriers
-
Certificate lookup
Look up any FMCSA authority by MC/MX/FF docket number
-
All state carrier directories
Browse carriers in every US/CA/MX jurisdiction
-
How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
-
BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
-
FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
-
Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
How to verify MARTIN CONTRACTING INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 MARTIN CONTRACTING INC
Is MARTIN CONTRACTING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
What is MARTIN CONTRACTING INC's safety rating? ▾
How many inspections has MARTIN CONTRACTING INC had? ▾
What is MARTIN CONTRACTING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
Where is MARTIN CONTRACTING INC based? ▾
Does MARTIN CONTRACTING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
How many trucks and drivers does MARTIN CONTRACTING INC operate? ▾
Has MARTIN CONTRACTING INC had any crashes? ▾
About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
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.
TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.
Data sources & freshness
TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.
Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.