MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 404980 • 4359 HIGHWAY 34, JUNCTION CITY, WI, 54443

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
404,980
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7154572936
Power Units (MCS-150)
37
Drivers (MCS-150)
39
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
3,329,027
Physical Address
4359 HIGHWAY 34, JUNCTION CITY, WI, 54443
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: May 31, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-235094ACTIVEUnknownNov 29, 2005

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-Z43392ON FILEMay 31, 2016May 31, 2017
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.CARGOIHC5754892ON FILEMay 31, 1999May 3, 2007

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-Z43392REPLACEDMay 31, 2016May 31, 2016
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTF309919CANCELLEDMay 31, 2001Jun 14, 2016
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTF309919REPLACEDMay 31, 2001May 31, 2016
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryADC5754893REPLACEDMay 31, 1999May 31, 2001
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryADC 5754893REPLACEDMay 31, 1999May 31, 1999
ST. PAUL FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCK 048 04 112REPLACEDMay 31, 1998May 31, 1999
ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTP 0134598REPLACEDMay 31, 1997May 31, 1998
ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0134598NAME CHANGEDMay 31, 1994Mar 28, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z43392BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2017May 31, 2017
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF309919BIPD/PrimaryJun 14, 2016Jun 14, 2016
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z43392BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2016May 31, 2016
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF309919BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2016May 31, 2016
CANCELHANOVER INSURANCE CO.IHC5754892CARGOMay 3, 2007May 3, 2007
TERM/REPLMASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANYADC5754893BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2001May 31, 2001
TERM/REPLST. PAUL FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCK 048 04 112BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 1999May 31, 1999
TERM/REPLMASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANYADC 5754893BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 1999May 31, 1999
TERM/REPLST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYTP 0134598BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 1998May 31, 1998
NAMECHGST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYCA0134598BIPD/PrimaryMar 28, 1998Mar 28, 1998

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC235094CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 15, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 29, 2005
MC235094CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 23, 1998DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 4, 1998
MC235094CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 31, 1994DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC235094MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 14, 1991Unknown
MC235094CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 31, 1991DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
80
Violations
36
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
37
Drivers (MCS-150)
39
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
5
Sep
1
Oct
4
Nov
3
Dec
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
6
May
2
Jun
4
Jul
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
4
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 80 of 80 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

13 states80 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (36 violations from 80 inspections)

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Violation Summary (36 violations from 80 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(1)Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(3)Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.45vs nat'l 1.80
-1.35 below avg

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

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Inspection History (80 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 25, 202687396412RoadsideOKLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 8, 202687257193MARSHFIELD WIWILevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 5, 202687237331OSHKOSH WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSMLNo
Feb 19, 202687107432STOUGHTON WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 3, 202686971474JANESVILLE WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 26, 202686898362WOODSON COUNTY - 207KSLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 4, 202686726667033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/BILLevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 10, 202586542259OLATHE NORTH M.C.I.S. #23WKSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 24, 202586444598RoadsideTXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 18, 202586379082FENNIMORE WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS3No
Nov 12, 202586296529NESBIT SCALE I-55 SOUTHMSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 10, 202586307513JANESVILLE WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Oct 20, 202586118886PRATT COUNTY - 151KSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 13, 202586080316I-80 E/BILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 30, 202585916129WILMOT SDSDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 28, 202585922648WAUPACA WIWILevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 26, 202585952001I-39 SBILLevel 2STRI INTERMODAL CHASSIS0No
Sep 14, 202585814796033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/BILLevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 30, 202585373374CLOUD COUNTY - 029KSLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 23, 202585308651LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 15, 202585232008ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 2, 202585128155HANCOCK WIWILevel 2PITTS INTERMODAL CHASSIS0No
Jun 24, 20258503980010 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 23, 202585048832SCALEKSLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 29, 202584831175OSHKOSH WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 26, 202584786626I-39ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 20, 202584800583MONTGOMERY COUNTYMSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 9, 202584637309TOWN OSHKOSH WIWILevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 6, 202584603878I-70ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 6, 202584602323TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 6, 202584331018TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 25, 202584229116PRATT COUNTY - 151KSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 23, 202584208622MARION COUNTY - 115KSLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 5, 202584066891PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 1AJAX TRAIL INTERMODAL CHASSIS5393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Dec 31, 20248351564010 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER1393.75CNo
Dec 21, 202483466858JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.45D-BNo
Dec 17, 202483449641TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 25, 202483245538WAVERLY EAST BOUNDNELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 24, 20248325235139 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 20, 202483233446JANESVILLE WIWILevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 5, 202483110465ROBERTS WIWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Oct 14, 202482924921MOSINEE WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 19, 202482734472RoadsideILLevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 11, 202482659617HANCOCK WIWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11(a)(1)Yes
Sep 10, 202482630235LONDONKYLevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER1393.47(a)Yes
Sep 9, 202482621426OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11, 393.47(a)No
Sep 4, 202482601039JANESVILLE WIWILevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 27, 202482509476TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 1, 202482025229OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4395.22(h)(1), 395.22(h)(2), 395.22(h)(3)No
May 14, 202481617098SEWARD COUNTY - 175KSLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

51 total · 5.9% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
18
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
24

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 25, 2024WIINJURY01GREENFIELDIH 041 SB...NK0697MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC
Jan 27, 2023WIINJURY07TURTLEIH 039 NB...KG1905MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC
Jan 24, 2022WITOW00BELOITIH 039 NB...HY9224MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC
Jan 7, 2022MNTOW00LITTLE CANADAISTH 694 / RICE STREET...GS9618MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC
Aug 19, 2019WITOW00
Jul 8, 2019ILINJURY01
Mar 24, 2019ILTOW00
Jun 12, 2018TXTOW00
Jul 30, 2017ILTOW00
May 31, 2017ILTOW00
May 9, 2017WITOW00
Feb 13, 2017MOTOW00
Dec 20, 2016SCTOW00
Jan 20, 2016ILTOW00
Jan 19, 2016OHTOW00
Jan 19, 2016ILTOW00
Sep 23, 2015OHTOW00
Jul 28, 2015WIINJURY01
Sep 30, 2014ILINJURY01
Aug 12, 2014ILTOW00
Oct 7, 2013ILINJURY03
Jul 30, 2013WIINJURY04
Jan 11, 2013ILTOW00
Dec 26, 2012WITOW00
Jul 1, 2012WITOW00

Compliance Timeline

36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 25, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in WI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 27, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in WI
0 fatalities, 7 injuries
Jan 24, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 19, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 8, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 24, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 12, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 30, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 31, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 9, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 13, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 14, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 20, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 19, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 19, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 23, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 28, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 30, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 12, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 7, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries

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