Mara Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 715872 · Union, IA 50258 · 6414862223
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Mara Transport INC (DOT# 715872) in Union, Iowa has 39 inspections on record with 74 violations and a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 74 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 39 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/20/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/11/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 11/19/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 11/06/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 08/26/2025 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 07/24/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-DEC-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-JAN-25 | IL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 22-JAN-26 | MI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15-AUG-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-FEB-26 | PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
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.