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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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MARA TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 715872 · MC329396 · EIN 39-1910344 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1249 HART AVE, UNION, IA, 50258
(641) 486-2223 · JOHN GOOD
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 27.8% — above the 22% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
15 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 447
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Northland Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy WF009531 · eff 10/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance304 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance129 pts
Unsafe Driving48 pts
Other24 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 60 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 48 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2LC | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MI7
IL5
MN4
IN2
IA2
KY2
WI1
AR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.09 | 3.98 | ≈45–52% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.69 | 1.75 | ≈86–93% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.76 | 6.76 | ≈72–76% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-03. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 49% · Following / lane / reckless 49% · Log / ELD device 2%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Calhoun County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Calhoun County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 54% · Speeding 46%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 27 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 32% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 29% (2 OOS) · Tires 27% (1 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 33 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: 2 inspections, 12 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 58%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.9A-LRLI
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.07).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 33%
395.3A1-HOSPD ×2, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.268).
3. Other1 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 395.3A1-HOSPD ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | MCKEAN TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 01/22/2026 | Marengo Twp, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/29/2025 | GENOA TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 08/15/2025 | No city county crash, IA | ✓ | ||
| 01/24/2025 | BREMEN TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
19 trailer18 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN GOOD
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
1997-11-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DERBY CITY DISTRIBUTION LLC | 3081011 | officer | strong |
| GOODS CONTRACTING CO LLC | 4057332 | officer | strong |
| JOHN GOOD | 1800456 | officer | strong |
| MIAMI BUTANE CO INC | 125770 | officer | strong |
| LLL LTD | 3843862 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF009531
10/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0007217
09/05/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2023)
10/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0044068002
10/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RFI0001682
10/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0044068001
10/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0044068001
10/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000104-01
10/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy NDP-000292-01
10/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0001023
11/28/2012 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0004717
10/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF654031
11/02/2010 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP50896A
10/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP50896A
12/15/2007 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF449743
12/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF449743
11/19/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/30/2007)
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/715872.