Marten Transport LTD
Mondovi, WI
Profile data updated Jul 25, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
3,794
Power Units
2,660
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Mondovi, WI, they operate a fleet of 3,794 power units with 2,660 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Marten Transport LTD operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3,722 | 72 | 0 | 3,794 |
| Trailers | 5,414 | 0 | 0 | 5,414 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Marten Transport LTD is authorized to transport the following 12 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2,660
MCS-150 Mileage: 329,825,922 miles (2025)
Driver Information
2,660
Total Drivers
2,660
CDL Drivers
2,660
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD
2,525 trucks and 3,494 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Kenworth, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 3480 SEMI-TRAILER, 2478 TRUCK TRACTOR, 29 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 8.1% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (5 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 3,480 | 58% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2,478 | 41% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 29 | 0% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 18 | 0% |
| FULL TRAILER | 14 | 0% |
Trailers (3,494 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 3,480 |
| Full Trailer | 14 |
| Utility Trailer | 1,918 |
| Great Dane | 852 |
| Hyundai Translead | 426 |
| Wabash | 88 |
| Stoughton | 47 |
| UTI | 23 |
| Grdn | 17 |
| GRD | 16 |
| Unpublishe | 14 |
| Vanguard National | 11 |
| Unknown | 9 |
| Dm Utility | 8 |
| Cimc Vehic | 7 |
| Brewer Uti | 7 |
| Utim | 6 |
Vehicle makes (14 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 323 | 32% |
| Kenworth | 293 | 29% |
| Freightliner | 160 | 16% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 85 | 9% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 65 | 7% |
| Peterbilt | 51 | 5% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 9 | 1% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 4 | 0% |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc | 4 | 0% |
| Utility Trailer | 2 | 0% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 0% |
| International | 1 | 0% |
| Wabash | 1 | 0% |
| Cimc Vehicles Group Co | 1 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3287008 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| PA50954 | IN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3287445 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| PA49095 | IN | Utility Trailer FULL TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| 2912243 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| P651385 | IN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3708714 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 2913519 | IN | Frtv TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 3286977 | UK | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| P651377 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3708566 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3288050 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3288051 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3287935 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| P651208 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| P651284 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PA50282 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PF53980 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PA50590 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 2913070 | IN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 20 states: IN (5659) · OK (132) · ME (75) · UK (48) · TN (32) · MO (18) · IL (11) · OH (8) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 6,019)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
5,048
Inspections
24 months
2,856
Violations
Total found
478
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.9%)
✓ Better than national average (-12.9%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | CA | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 07/20/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | MO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/19/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/19/2026 | UT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/19/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/19/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/18/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/18/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/18/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/18/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 5,048 inspections.
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Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
SELF-INSURED
Cargo
Self-Insured / N/A
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Self-Insured / N/A
WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | SELF-INSURED | 91X | 0000 | $1 Million | 06/27/2003 |
| BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | XSAH11349195 | $3 Million | 06/01/2025 |
| Cargo | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | MXI93018797 | Self-Insured / N/A | 06/01/2010 |
| Cargo | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 34 | MXI97909796 | Self-Insured / N/A | 06/01/2008 |
| Bond / Surety | WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 84 | K08810758 | Self-Insured / N/A | 10/01/2013 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELF-INSURED | 00 | 04/02/2002 | 12/31/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1280388 | 12/31/2001 | 12/31/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP11417A | 12/31/2002 | 12/31/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| SELF-INSURED | 02/10/2000 | 12/31/2001 | TERM/REPL | ||
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | NZB0151379 | 12/31/1998 | 12/31/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 128-03-88 | 12/31/2001 | 12/31/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D002V00006 | 12/31/2001 | 12/31/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D002V00006 | 12/31/2001 | 12/31/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| SELF-INSURED | 01/01/1995 | 12/31/1998 | TERM/REPL | ||
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKC 1495921-04 | 12/31/1993 | 12/31/1994 | TERM/REPL | |
| WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | K08810758 | 09/27/2013 | 11/06/2013 | TERM/CANCL | |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKC1495921-05 | 12/31/1994 | 10/23/2003 | CANCEL | |
| OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | RLI0581981I | 04/06/2007 | 10/05/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | K08810758 | 09/27/2013 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | K08480692 | 10/05/2010 | 08/24/2013 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP11418A | 12/31/2002 | 07/07/2008 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP11417A | 12/31/2002 | 06/27/2003 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI93006533 | 06/01/2009 | 06/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97909796 | 06/01/2008 | 06/01/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP11418A | 12/31/2002 | 06/01/2008 | TERM/REPL |
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Crash History
204
Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
72
Injuries
195
Tow-Aways
204 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2026 | TX | TEMPLE, TX | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 06/07/2026 | MI | COVINGTON TWP, MI | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 06/01/2026 | GA | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/01/2026 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/27/2026 | IN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/22/2026 | WI | LITTLE RIVER, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/21/2026 | AR | RURAL(CRITTENDEN COUNTY), AR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/19/2026 | GA | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/16/2026 | OH | CAMBRIDGE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/14/2026 | OH | WINTERSVILLE, OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/13/2026 | FL | UNINCORPORATED H.C., FL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/07/2026 | GA | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 05/01/2026 | GA | FAIRBURN, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/29/2026 | MO | BLUE SPRINGS, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/28/2026 | AR | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/24/2026 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/24/2026 | AR | RURAL(CLARK COUNTY), AR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/20/2026 | TX | GARLAND, TX | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 04/19/2026 | IN | LAWRENCE, IN | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 04/02/2026 | FL | LAKELAND, FL | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 04/02/2026 | KY | CAVE CITY, KY | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/31/2026 | WV | Not Reported, WV | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/30/2026 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/29/2026 | KY | PADUCAH, KY | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/20/2026 | PA | SPEERS BOROUGH, PA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Showing 25 of 204 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD's authority currently active?
MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD been in business?
MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD located?
MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD is physically located at 129 MARTEN STREET, MONDOVI, WI 54755.
Roadside Inspection History 5,048 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD has been inspected 5,048 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, TN, TX. Out of these, 407 inspections (about 8%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEWA1 — 279 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-19 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-19 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-19 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-19 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-18 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-18 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-18 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-18 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-17 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD was cited for 1,971 violations, of which 457 (23%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1,226 | 421 |
| Unsafe Driving | 452 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 240 | 4 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 25 | 5 |
| Driver Fitness | 22 | 21 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 6 | 6 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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