Martin Transportation Systems INC Safety Record

DOT# 215732 · Byron Center, MI 49315-8387 · 6164558850

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 20/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Martin Transportation Systems INC (DOT# 215732) in Byron Center, Michigan has 1,978 inspections on record with 1,743 violations and a 18.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 76 crashes, including 4 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

1,978 Inspections
18.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
76 Crashes
1,160 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 18.5%
Carrier: 18.5% (366 of 1,978) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.3%
Carrier: 1.3% (26 of 1,978) National: 6.4%
48% OOS rate better than 48% of carriers in Michigan
33% crash rate better than 33% of carriers in Michigan

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

1,743 total violations across 1,978 inspections
404 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1,155
Unsafe Driving
432
Hours of Service
124
Driver Fitness
24
Other
8

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 25 states
Level 1: 417 (21%) Level 2: 667 (34%) Level 3: 894 (45%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/24/2026 AR 3 0 0
03/24/2026 LA 3 0 0
03/23/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/22/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/20/2026 MO 2 0 0
03/19/2026 KY 1 0 0
03/18/2026 KY 1 1 0
03/17/2026 MO 2 1 0
03/17/2026 IL 3 0 0
4 fatal crashes
21 injury crashes
31-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-OCT-24 KY 0 0 0
30-JUN-24 TN 0 1 0
29-NOV-25 IN 0 0 0
27-JAN-25 MO 0 0 0
27-AUG-25 IL 0 0 0
26-NOV-24 OH 0 0 0
26-MAR-24 KY 0 1 0
26-JAN-26 MO 0 1 0
26-FEB-25 IN 0 1 0
25-SEP-24 OH 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC160108
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Zurich American Insurance Company $750 09/01/2007

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 1,160
Drivers 1,005
Fleet Size Enterprise Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 07/01/1982
MCS-150 Filed 20250204 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 94,327,000
Address 7300 Clyde Park Sw, Byron Center, MI 49315-8387