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Carrier profile · USDOT 229003 · Updated 06/13/2026

MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING

182 power unitsavg 4 yrMulti-region · 9 statesCEDAR FALLS, IA
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksmartinbros.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
182Power units
61 observed · MCS-150
66Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.0Avg age (yr)
2016–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(319) 266-1775Email dispatchjosh.grapp@martinbros.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Established 43 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority43 yr active
since 1983
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo31.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
9 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

182 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4 yr

Model years 2016–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

43 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 43-yr authority, 31% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING safe to work with?

Is MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING safe to load? MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING (USDOT 229003) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CEDAR FALLS, IA, operating 182 power units and 228 drivers. Operating authority has been active 43 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 121 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 31.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. 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 MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING's USDOT number?

MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING's USDOT number is 229003.

Is MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING is active in the FMCSA register.

What is MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING's safety record?

MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING has a 31.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 121 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING's fleet?

MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING operates 182 power units and 228 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING based?

MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING is based in CEDAR FALLS, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.