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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 215732 · MC160108 · EIN 38-2842208 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7300 CLYDE PARK SW, BYRON CENTER, MI, 49315-8387
(616) 455-8850 · JAMES BUTLER
35
High risk
Risk factors
6 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 28.8% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
1160 / 1005
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1299 / 8384
Crashes (24 mo)
74 · 6 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy TRK3888627 · eff 09/01/2007
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance6613 pts
Unsafe Driving1315 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance456 pts
Other287 pts
Driver Fitness171 pts
Not in SMS15 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 65 | 1170 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 1 | 454 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 20 | 428 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 380 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 22 | 312 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 24 | 248 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 237 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 37 | 228 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 220 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 41 | 213 |
Most inspected states
IN189
IL185
KY154
MO147
MI142
TX100
OH95
TN94
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.09 | 1.09 | ≈12–19% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.16 | 0.16 | ≈60–67% (over 60) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.09 | ≈60–64% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.80 | 5.80 | ≈92–96% (over 75) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 6 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 39% · Following / lane / reckless 37% · Other 18% (3 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 32% (73 OOS) · Tires 31% (102 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (42 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 64% · Following / lane / reckless 32% · Other 3%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (15 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 132 inspections, 153 violations, 37 OOS, 57 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance106 viol · 37 OOS · 69%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×12, 393.75A3-TAOL ×11, 396.5B-L ×7
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 131 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.35).
2. Other26 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
393.47E ×5, 392.2-SLLSR ×4, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving14 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLSWZ ×4, 392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 392.2-SLLLR ×3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 238 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.818).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×12, 393.75A3-TAOL ×11, 396.5B-L ×7, 393.47E ×5, 392.2-SLLSWZ ×4, 393.207F-SDAS ×4, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×4, 393.45D-B ×4
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Crash record — 74 in 24 months · 6 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | SPRINGFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 08/25/2026 | FLINT TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 08/24/2026 | Orange Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/31/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 07/27/2026 | DELTA TWP, MI | 2 | ✓ | |
| 07/23/2026 | BENTON TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/06/2026 | MARION(GRANT), IN | ✓ | ||
| 07/04/2026 | MARINE TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 07/01/2026 | Byron Twp, MI | 3 | ✓ | |
| 06/30/2026 | PORTER, IN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 113 vehicles seen in inspections
56 trailer44 incomplete vehicle13 truck
Company profile
Officer
JAMES BUTLER
Annual mileage
94.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1005
Registered since
1982-07-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 44 carriers
Shares identifiers with 44 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIO CESAR CIENFUEGOS GARZA | 2389566 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BUTLER & BUTLER LOGISTICS LLC | 3872508 | officer | strong |
| BUTLER CORING INC | 3172363 | officer | strong |
| BUTLER EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION | 1266689 | officer | strong |
| BUTLER HAULING LLC | 3055647 | officer | strong |
| BUTLER J&B TRUCKING LLC | 4194849 | officer | strong |
| GARY BUTLER | 491579 | officer | strong |
| HAWAII COFFEE COMPANY LLC | 348103 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
94.3M mi reported (2024)
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 81MSUK9279
09/01/2007 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRK3888627
09/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK3888627
10/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2057348641
08/20/2005 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2057348641
07/25/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/27/2005)
07/25/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/27/2005)
02/12/2004 — Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTC 100470
01/12/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2004)
01/01/2004 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP11618A
01/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTC 100470
01/30/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/16/2003 — Insurance name changed — CHICAGO INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 6300703
01/16/2003 — Insurance name changed — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CSP 3984240
01/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — CHICAGO INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 6300703
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