MARA TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 715872 • 1249 HART AVE, UNION, IA, 50258
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-329396 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 29, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0007217 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | AE-000104-01 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0044068002 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RFI0001682 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0044068001 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0044068001 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AE-000104-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | NDP-000292-01 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NDP-000292-01 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0001023 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2012 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0004717 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2011 | Nov 28, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF654031 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP50896A | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2007 | Nov 2, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP50896A | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF449743 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2004 | Dec 15, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF449743 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2004 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2489595 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2001 | Dec 15, 2004 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA0676496-001 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2000 | Dec 15, 2001 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RTP203845 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 1997 | Dec 15, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0007217 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0044068002 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | RFI0001682 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0044068001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000104-01 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0044068001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000104-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NDP-000292-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NDP-000292-01 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0001023 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0004717 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2012 | Nov 28, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF654031 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP50896A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2010 | Nov 2, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP50896A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF449743 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2007 | Dec 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF449743 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2007 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2489595 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2004 | Dec 15, 2004 |
| CANCEL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0676496-001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2001 | Dec 15, 2001 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP203845 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2000 | Dec 15, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-329396 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-329396 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC329396 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2023 |
| MC329396 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2007 |
| MC329396 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 1999 | REVOKED | Nov 23, 2011 |
| MC329396 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 6, 1998 | — | 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
17 states • 41 inspections
Violation Summary (76 violations from 41 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (41 inspections)
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 4, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCKEAN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0090 E | ...017090 | MARA TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 22, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Marengo Twp | E I 94 | ...836389 | MARA TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 29, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GENOA TWP | I96 | ...630953 | MARA TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 15, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | I80 WB MM 198.4 | ...047022 | MARA TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BREMEN TWP | I-80 E/B | ...JD6429 | MARA TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 20, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOURBON | IS 44 | ...047022 | MARA TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 14, 2020 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2019 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2017 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2015 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2015 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2014 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2014 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2013 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2012 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2010 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2010 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events