Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 536784 · MC-300913 ·
Martin Cartage & Express Inc
21 power unitsavg 12.6 yrLocal · 2 statesWOOD DALE, IL82/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-300913 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.6Avg age (yr)
2001–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.6 yr
Model years 2001–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC (USDOT 536784) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Feb 11, 2007 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 21 power units and 17 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 2, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 536784, and its motor carrier number is MC-300913.
Is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC's safety record?
MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC's fleet?
MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC operates 21 power units and 17 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC based?
MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC is based in WOOD DALE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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