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MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC

7300 CLYDE PARK SW · Byron Center, MI 49315-8387

Authorized: Property
(616) 455-8850 Tap to call
  • MC #160108
  • USDOT #215732 USDOT Active
  • 1160
    Power Units
  • 1005
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC is a Byron Center, MI freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Michigan. This company has 1160 truck(s) in their fleet and 1005 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-160108 and their USDOT number is 215732.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2025 · last updated May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 94,327,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Safety Record

193 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 4
    Fatal
  • 16
    Injury
  • 54
    Tow
  • 74
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.13 144 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 48 Vehicle Maintenance 5.37 385 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 15

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 784
    Clean
  • 550
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 217 unique codes

Critical 75

  • 392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued3× OOS×3 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone15× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55× OOS×55 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak19× OOS×19 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS14× OOS×13 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed11× OOS×11 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation4× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× 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× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth8× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area3× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on19× OOS×19 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.8× OOS×8 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal7× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A1-IIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, or be under the influence of alcohol, within 4 hours before going on duty or operating, or having physical control of, a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.18× OOS×17 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection8× OOS×8 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle8× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking9× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47D1-BRMMCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit4× OOS×4 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-CDHMCoupling - Horizontal movement between upper and lower halves exceeds 1/2 inch1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp17× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination16× OOS×16 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 21

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit13× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other7× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane5× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change4× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles2× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit38× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation40× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway6× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 1

Hours of Service 22

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× 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 Time3× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD4× SW 5
  • 395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle.1× SW 5
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner9× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.7× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.4× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 98

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss3× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative9× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative7× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam6× SW 6

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC
7300 CLYDE PARK SW
BYRON CENTER, MI 49315-8387
Mailing Address
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