MARK TRNKA AUTO TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 596311 • 226 3RD STREET NE, MAHNOMEN, MN, 56557
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN418582 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK | TRUST FUND | NA | ON FILE | Nov 26, 2013 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP73731A | ON FILE | Mar 1, 1997 | Oct 2, 2006 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK | TRUST FUND | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2009 | Nov 26, 2013 | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP73731A | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2006 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP73731A | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2006 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP73731A | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1997 | Oct 2, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP73731A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP73731A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN418582 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRST NATIONAL BANK | NA | TRUST FUND | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRST NATIONAL BANK | — | TRUST FUND | Nov 26, 2013 | Nov 26, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP73731A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2006 | Oct 2, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP73731A | CARGO | Oct 2, 2006 | Oct 2, 2006 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC315647 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2013 |
| MC315647 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 19, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC315647 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 1997 | — | 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
4 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | 84080336 | OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24W | KS | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 83513057 | FARGO ND | ND | Level 3 | LOHR NORTH SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82895143 | FARGO ND | ND | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 80768138 | Roadside | IL | Level 2 | WALLY SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2, 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 78295269 | ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE | MN | Level 3 | — | 3 | 392.2, 395.8(e)(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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 1997 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records