B A MARTIN INC
USDOT 2892463 • 17959 LUEDECKE RD POB 519, GENTRY, AR, 72734
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD | PL199535696 | ON FILE | Jan 23, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300135677 | ON FILE | Apr 5, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300135677 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300135677 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300135677 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300135677 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300135677 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300135677 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN252912 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2019 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-07652-18 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2018 | Jan 6, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-07652-18 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2018 | Aug 30, 2018 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A03400396 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 6, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199535696 | BIPD | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300135677 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300135677 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300135677 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300135677 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300135677 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300135677 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300135677 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN252912 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-07652-18 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2019 | Jan 6, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-07652-18 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2018 | Aug 30, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | A03400396 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2018 | Jan 6, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-971656 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC971656 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2025 |
| MC971656 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 8, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC971656 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2019 |
| MC971656 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2018 |
| MC971656 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 18, 2017 | REVOKED | Jan 21, 2025 |
| MC971656 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jun 28, 2016 | — | 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
6 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | 86443456 | I-70 EB 212 | KS | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 85780029 | ROCK SPRINGS HWY SHOP | WY | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.45D-B, 393.126B-CIM, 393.47E | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 85780130 | ROCK SPRINGS HWY SHOP | WY | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 83113914 | WADDY | KY | Level 2 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2AU | No |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 81951246 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a), 393.95(f) | No |
| Mar 16, 2024 | 81126943 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | PETR TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.60(c), 392.2 | No |
| Mar 10, 2024 | 81073867 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | PETR TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2, 393.60(c), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 79676115 | PANGER SCALE | ND | Level 2 | TIMP SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(1) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | TORRINGTON | US 26/E VALLEY RD MP 50.52 | ...185534 | B A MARTIN INC |
| Feb 11, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CRAWFORD COUNTY) | I49 | ...456698 | B A MARTIN INC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records