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Carrier profile · USDOT 1490274 · MC-560886 · Updated 06/13/2026

B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC

22 power unitsavg 7.2 yrNational · 16 statesELK RIVER, MN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-560886 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
23 observed · MCS-150
45Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.2Avg age (yr)
2002–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(763) 441-4577Email dispatchRCQ4@MSN.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority20 yr active
since 2006
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo34.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

22 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.2 yr

Model years 2002–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

20 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 20-yr authority, 34% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1490274, MC-560886) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ELK RIVER, MN, operating 22 power units and 21 drivers. Operating authority has been active 20 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 135 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 34.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 1490274, and its motor carrier number is MC-560886.

Is B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC has a 34.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 135 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC operates 22 power units and 21 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC based?

B & C MARATHON TRANSPORTATION INC is based in ELK RIVER, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.