Martin Transportation Systems Inc
USDOT 215732 · MC-160108 · Byron Center, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Martin Transportation Systems Inc is a corporation based in Byron Center, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 1,160 power units and 1,005 drivers, which ranks it #5 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 1,295 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 28.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 75 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (30 injuries, 5 fatalities, 73 tow-away), or 6.5 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Martin Transportation Systems Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 215732 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-160108 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 7300 Clyde Park Sw, Byron Center, MI 49315 |
| Phone | (616) 455-8850 |
| First registered | Jul 1, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 215732.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1,157 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2,819 | 109 | 0 |
- 0.87 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 94,327,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 81,316 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 97% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,005 CDL drivers; 1,005 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Martin Transportation System | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 28.9% | 14.8% | 17.2% | 95% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 37% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.5 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 147% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,295 | 1,295 with a driver check, 699 with a vehicle check, 984 BASIC violations recorded, 6 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 16, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Martin Transportation Systems Inc?
Martin Transportation Systems Inc is registered with USDOT number 215732 and operating authority MC-160108.
How many trucks does Martin Transportation Systems Inc have?
It reports 1,160 power units (1,158 tractors, 2 straight trucks) and 2,928 trailers, with 1,005 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 4, 2025).
Where is Martin Transportation Systems Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Byron Center, Michigan 49315.
What is the out-of-service rate of Martin Transportation Systems Inc?
Over 24 months, 28.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.