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Carrier profile · USDOT 536784 · MC-300913

MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC

21 power unitsavg 12.6 yrLocal · 2 statesWOOD DALE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-300913 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.6Avg age (yr)
2001–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(630) 350-7000Email dispatchghall@algworldwide.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority32 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.6 yr

Model years 2001–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

32 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 32-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC safe to load? MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC (USDOT 536784, MC-300913) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in WOOD DALE, IL, operating 21 power units and 17 drivers. Operating authority has been active 32 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 10 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: driver out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
MCMARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC 82
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Frequently asked

What is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 536784, and its motor carrier number is MC-300913.

Is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC's safety record?

MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC's fleet?

MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC operates 21 power units and 17 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC based?

MARTIN CARTAGE & EXPRESS INC is based in WOOD DALE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.