MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 404980 • 4359 HIGHWAY 34, JUNCTION CITY, WI, 54443
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-235094 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 29, 2005 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z43392 | ON FILE | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2017 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHC5754892 | ON FILE | May 31, 1999 | May 3, 2007 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z43392 | REPLACED | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF309919 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2001 | Jun 14, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF309919 | REPLACED | May 31, 2001 | May 31, 2016 |
| MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ADC5754893 | REPLACED | May 31, 1999 | May 31, 2001 |
| MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ADC 5754893 | REPLACED | May 31, 1999 | May 31, 1999 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CK 048 04 112 | REPLACED | May 31, 1998 | May 31, 1999 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP 0134598 | REPLACED | May 31, 1997 | May 31, 1998 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0134598 | NAME CHANGED | May 31, 1994 | Mar 28, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z43392 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF309919 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2016 | Jun 14, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z43392 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF309919 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHC5754892 | CARGO | May 3, 2007 | May 3, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY | ADC5754893 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2001 | May 31, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CK 048 04 112 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 1999 | May 31, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY | ADC 5754893 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 1999 | May 31, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | TP 0134598 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 1998 | May 31, 1998 |
| NAMECHG | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0134598 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 1998 | Mar 28, 1998 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC235094 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2005 |
| MC235094 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 1998 |
| MC235094 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC235094 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 14, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC235094 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 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
13 states • 80 inspections
Violation Summary (36 violations from 80 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (80 inspections)
Showing 50 of 80
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENFIELD | IH 041 SB | ...NK0697 | MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 27, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 7 | TURTLE | IH 039 NB | ...KG1905 | MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 24, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELOIT | IH 039 NB | ...HY9224 | MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 7, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE CANADA | ISTH 694 / RICE STREET | ...GS9618 | MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 19, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2017 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2016 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2015 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2013 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2013 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2012 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2012 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events