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MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC

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

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • 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: 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 Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Indiana — 153 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 137 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 122 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 115 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 114 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 114 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 114 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 114 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 77 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 75 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 75 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 62 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 27 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 27 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 25 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 24 states over the past 24 months: IN (153), IL (137), KY (122), MO (115), MI (114), OH (77), TX (75), TN (62), NC (27), NY (25), AR (25), NM (14), +12 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Byron Center, Michigan.

Safety Record

191 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 4
    Fatal
  • 16
    Injury
  • 49
    Tow
  • 69
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.12 142 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.16 48 Vehicle Maintenance 5.54 389 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 14

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 776
    Clean
  • 552
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 212 unique codes

Critical 72

  • 392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued3× OOS×3 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone16× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS56× OOS×56 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 ATIS17× OOS×16 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed8× OOS×8 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL5× OOS×5 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
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× OOS×2 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
  • 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
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× 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 groove3× 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
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× 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.20× OOS×19 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection9× OOS×9 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test6× OOS×6 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 kinking8× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle7× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit2× 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
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× 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
  • 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
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub3× OOS×3 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
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel2× 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
  • 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
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× 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
  • 391.41APCMedical (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/combination20× OOS×20 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 20

  • 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 CMV1× 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, other8× 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 change3× 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
  • 392.2-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 limit37× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation39× 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 23

  • 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
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× 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.3× 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
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× 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 97

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative12× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative9× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative7× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.6× SW 6

Locations

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

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