VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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MARTIN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
USDOT 647008 · MC287543 · EIN 93-1164593 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2399 MERRY LANE, WHITE CITY, OR, 97503
(541) 826-5277 · TROY HUTCHENS
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
18 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
57 / 425
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy MCP05505A · eff 08/01/2013
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance372 pts
Unsafe Driving39 pts
Other16 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 64 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 54 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.110B1-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 15 |
Most inspected states
CA47
OR9
WA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.36 | 2.14 | ≈27–34% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.17 | 0.09 | ≈23–30% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.74 | 4.01 | ≈45–49% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 3 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Del Norte County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Del Norte County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 72% · Speeding 28%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 50% · Following / lane / reckless 50%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 45% (3 OOS) · Load securement 21% (8 OOS) · Other 12%
• 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 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.209D-STPAL, 393.53B-B, 396.5B-L
✓ Report looseness or wander immediately — don’t defer steering faults
✓ Keep steering components on the PM inspection list
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.805).
2. Other2 viol · 33%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLEQP
✓ 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
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Equipment — 35 vehicles seen in inspections
15 trailer14 truck5 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TROY HUTCHENS
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
18
Registered since
1996-06-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC | 61163 | 3 VINs | strong |
| AMERICAN FREIGHT INC | 2228405 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
08/02/2013 — Insurance cancelled — FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy 60358-48-60
08/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP05505A
08/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy MCP05505A
08/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy 60358-48-60
07/08/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2013)
08/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP23547A
08/27/2004 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPF3036974
08/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPF3036974
08/30/2003 — Insurance cancelled — ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy SCI-PK-004425
08/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy SCI-PK-004425
03/27/2002 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO
SURETY · policy NONE
08/01/2001 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 083 90 20 160 81
09/28/1999 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT660141D9153TIL98
08/01/1998 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD · policy 1MP 301 389 74 800
09/04/1997 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/26/1997)
08/08/1997 — Insurance cancelled — CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PL 913 62 22
08/01/1996 — Insurance replaced — CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PL913-5762
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/647008.