MARTIAN EXPRESS CO
USDOT 2971334 • 1730 PARK STREET SUITE #202, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60563
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-010229 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 2, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | ICSA0000001-01-24 | ON FILE | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910097-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08884717 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08884717 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-IL-19-S0122592-00 | REPLACED | May 8, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005196852-2 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2022 | May 8, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005196852-2 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005196852-1 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2022 | May 8, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005196852-1 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2022 | May 5, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005196852-1 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2021 | Mar 16, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005196852-1 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2021 | Sep 8, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005196852-0 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2020 | May 8, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005196852-0 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00691765 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2019 | Jun 19, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00691765 | REPLACED | May 8, 2019 | May 8, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910097-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | ICSA0000001-01-24 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08884717 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08884717 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-IL-19-S0122592-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005196852-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2023 | May 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005196852-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005196852-1 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2022 | May 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005196852-1 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2022 | May 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005196852-1 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005196852-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2021 | Sep 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005196852-0 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2021 | May 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005196852-0 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00691765 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00691765 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2020 | May 8, 2020 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC010229 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2026 |
| MC010229 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 |
| MC010229 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2024 |
| MC010229 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 9, 2023 |
| MC010229 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2022 |
| MC010229 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2022 |
| MC010229 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2022 |
| MC010229 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2021 |
| MC010229 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2021 |
| MC010229 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2020 |
| MC010229 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 15, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC010229 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Mar 21, 2017 | — | 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
43 states • 572 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from latest 100 of 572 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 10 | 10 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VUCS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-RRTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 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 (572 inspections)
Showing 50 of 572
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOGANSPORT | LOGANSPORT BYP | ...WU3528 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Jan 12, 2026 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBUS | I65 | ...UG1235 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Dec 12, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FAYETTE TWP | IL-47 | ...MW0595 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Dec 10, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LUCAS | IH 094 WB | ...UE1163 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Nov 23, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARFIELD TWP | I-55 SB | ...NB6532 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Nov 16, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | INTERSTATE 95 SB AT MM 87 | ...704054 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Oct 24, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | NORTHBOUND I-495 AT 0.60M N OF I-66 | ...NP9602 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Oct 22, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...637475 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Oct 19, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-65 SB AT THE 115.9MM | ...MS3925 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Oct 15, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I-290 | ...LR0222 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Oct 14, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | BERWYN HEIGHTS | IS 95 - CAPITAL BELTWAY | ...MS4098 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Sep 26, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALTERBORO | I95 | ...658230 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Sep 24, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOWN OF CLEAR CREEK | IH 094 EB | ...WL1067 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Sep 18, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINTER GARDEN | STATE ROAD 91 (FLORIDA TURNPIKE) | ...WL1064 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Sep 12, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-65 NB AT THE 125.2MM | ...VX7314 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Jun 30, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(POPE COUNTY) | I40E | ...US6293 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| May 28, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIGHTON | I80 WB 126MM | ...US6457 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| May 1, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 W NEAR EXIT 59 | ...VW0356 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Apr 19, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPOINT | S COUNTY ROAD 850 E | ...LN9355 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Apr 13, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN(JOHNSON) | I-65 | ...VT2731 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Mar 10, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLENDALE HTS | WALL ST | ...VT2732 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Mar 4, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-95 NORTH | ...VY0776 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Feb 19, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARRENTON | IS 70 | ...VK7387 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Feb 15, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...KL3017 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
| Feb 14, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAVERCREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 35 | ...334635 | MARTIAN EXPRESS CO |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events