Freight Carrier · Union, IA

MARA TRANSPORT INC

1249 HART AVE · Union, IA 50258

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #329396
  • USDOT #715872 USDOT Active
  • 15
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MARA TRANSPORT INC is a Union, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-329396 and their USDOT number is 715872.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/08/2026 · last updated Oct 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/08/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,366,994 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: MI (7), IL (5), MN (4), IN (2), IA (2), KY (2), MO (1), WI (1), AR (1), SD (1), NC (1), MT (1), +4 more. Home base: Union, Iowa.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.7 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.77 3 Vehicle Maintenance 6.7 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 32
    Total
  • 16
    Clean
  • 16
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2LCImproper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
MARA TRANSPORT INC
1249 HART AVE
UNION, IA 50258
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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