Freight Carrier · Elk River, MN

B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC

522 196TH DR NW · Elk River, MN 55330

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(763) 441-4577 Tap to call
  • MC #560886
  • USDOT #1490274 USDOT Active
  • 22
    Power Units
  • 21
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC is a Elk River, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 21 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-560886 and their USDOT number is 1490274.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/11/2025 · last updated Jul 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/11/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,449,236 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: ND (31), SD (15), MN (10), IA (7), MT (6), IL (2), NE (2), IN (2), WI (2), CA (1), KS (1), WY (1), +4 more. Home base: Elk River, Minnesota.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.97 11 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.24 9 Vehicle Maintenance 6.75 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.24 4

Inspection Summary

  • 84
    Total
  • 48
    Clean
  • 36
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 5

  • 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. Time SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 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. SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 18

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid SW 6
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC
522 196TH DR NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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