MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC

USDOT 543685 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MATTHEW MADER Company officer 2: DAVID L. BANNING General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Paper Products Based in SHELBY, IN Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Mar 21, 2013
Common (Property) reinstated · Apr 9, 2013
Policy effective · Sep 17, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 685 days May 6, 2011 → Mar 21, 2013
  • Common (Property) gap · 694 days Inactive May 16, 2011 → reinstated Apr 9, 2013
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 100.0% vs 23.4% national (+76.6 pts).
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MATTHEW MADER
Company officer 2: DAVID L. BANNING
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Paper Products
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC (USDOT 543685)
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
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): MATTHEW MADER (Company officer); DAVID L. BANNING (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 685 days — May 6, 2011 → Mar 21, 2013
  • Common (Property) gap · 694 days — Inactive May 16, 2011 → reinstated Apr 9, 2013
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 100.0% vs 23.4% national (+76.6 pts).

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/543685/
As of: Jul 21, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Recent changes

  • Physical street 23710 SHELBY RD → 23710 SHELBY ROAD · Jul 21, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Physical city LOWELL → SHELBY · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 543685
In FMCSA records since Nov 30, 1993 (~32y)
MC / docket MC269616
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MATTHEW MADER
Company officer 2 DAVID L. BANNING
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Paper Products
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 1 mi
Contact & address
Physical
23710 SHELBY RD
SHELBY, IN 46356
Mailing
PO BOX 160
ATWOOD, IN 46502-0160
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 543685
In FMCSA records since Nov 30, 1993 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.00 vs 1.80 +1.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 50%
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%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
8
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC is a corporation based in SHELBY, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 543685. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.

Carrier overview

MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 14 years on FMCSA's records, based in Lowell, IN. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TN (1) and IN (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIFTA (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Reitnouer, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 16, 2011 to Apr 9, 2013 (694 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 6, 2011 to Mar 21, 2013 (685 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 2 address changes

Record Changes

    • Physical street 23710 SHELBY RD 23710 SHELBY ROAD
      Seen 57 times · first May 25, 2026 · last Jul 21, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
    • Physical city LOWELL SHELBY
      FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-04 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% Mar 9, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 1 1 100.0% Apr 9, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Reitnouer 2
Freightliner 1
Volvo 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 6.50 7 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87272882 Mar 9, 2026 IN 2 CHESTERTON IN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP No
84372050 Apr 9, 2025 TN 1 ARDMORE TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.45D-BAAL, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALAC Yes
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0174023972 Nov 3, 2017 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902903425 Apr 10, 2017 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0008350557 Dec 4, 2008 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0008455096 Jan 24, 2008 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0001348839 Oct 27, 2004 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0001248615 Mar 1, 2004 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0038091607 Mar 31, 2003 OH 0 1 No No Injury
IN0970002706 Oct 21, 1997 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 9, 2013 MC269616-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (26 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 9300070514 BIPD/Primary $1,000,000 Sep 17, 2024 On file ACTIVE
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 9300070514 91X $1,000,000 Sep 17, 2024 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 3280907 BIPD/Primary Sep 17, 2014 Sep 17, 2024 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP09376A BIPD/Primary Mar 21, 2014 Sep 17, 2014 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2123077 BIPD/Primary Mar 21, 2013 Mar 21, 2014 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 685 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 6, 2011 to Mar 21, 2013
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA 9473395 CARGO Apr 4, 2011 May 6, 2011 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA 9473395 BIPD/Primary Apr 4, 2011 May 6, 2011 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA 9473395 BIPD/Primary Apr 4, 2010 May 6, 2011 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA 9473395 CARGO Apr 4, 2010 May 6, 2011 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA 9473395 CARGO Apr 4, 2010 Apr 4, 2011 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA 9473395 BIPD/Primary Apr 4, 2010 Apr 4, 2011 REPLACED
MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. SPA 02909663 BIPD/Primary Feb 13, 2009 Apr 4, 2010 CANCELLED
MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. SPA 02909663 CARGO Feb 13, 2009 Apr 4, 2010 CANCELLED
MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. SPA 02909663 BIPD/Primary May 2, 2008 Feb 13, 2009 REPLACED
MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. SPA 02909663 BIPD/Primary May 2, 2008 Feb 14, 2009 CANCELLED
MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. SPA 02909663 CARGO Apr 4, 2008 Feb 14, 2009 CANCELLED
MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. SPA 02909663 BIPD/Primary Apr 4, 2008 May 2, 2008 REPLACED
MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. SPA 02909663 CARGO Apr 4, 2008 Feb 13, 2009 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP67287A CARGO Apr 4, 1996 Apr 4, 2008 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP67287A BIPD/Primary Apr 4, 1996 Apr 4, 2008 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7MTC-227T589-A-95 CARGO Apr 4, 1995 May 18, 1996 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7LHT-238T749-3-95 BIPD/Primary Apr 4, 1995 May 18, 1996 CANCELLED
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. TR3382A CARGO Jan 24, 1995 Apr 4, 1995 REPLACED
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. TR3382A BIPD/Primary Jan 23, 1995 Apr 4, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 17, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 17, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Mar 21, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 9, 2013
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. May 16, 2011
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  6. May 16, 2011
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. May 16, 2011
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. May 16, 2011
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. May 16, 2011
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 694 days (through Apr 9, 2013)
  10. May 6, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. May 6, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. May 6, 2011
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 685 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 21, 2013)
  13. Apr 4, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Apr 8, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Apr 4, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — MARYLAND CASUALTY CO.
  16. Feb 14, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — MARYLAND CASUALTY CO.
  17. Feb 13, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MARYLAND CASUALTY CO.
  18. Jan 22, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. May 5, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. May 2, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MARYLAND CASUALTY CO.
  21. Apr 4, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  22. Mar 31, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Jun 21, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  24. May 18, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  25. May 18, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  26. Apr 4, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.
  27. Jan 23, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CHESTERTON IN IN 1 0
ARDMORE TN TN 1 1
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How to verify MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC

Is MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 543685 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC's safety rating?
MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC had?
2 roadside inspections are on file for MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC's out-of-service rate?
MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC based?
MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 23710 SHELBY RD, SHELBY, Indiana 46356. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC269616). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC operate?
MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC self-reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC had any crashes?
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MARS SERVICE COMPANY INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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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.

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