Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
182 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 229003 ·
Martin Bros Distributing
182 power unitsavg 4 yrMulti-region · 9 statesCEDAR FALLS, IA81/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
182Power units
63 observed · MCS-150
68Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING (USDOT 229003) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 32.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 82 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 31 vehicle-level and 82 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 182 power units and 228 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 17, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 24, 1991 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING is active in the FMCSA register.
What is MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING's safety record?
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING has a 32.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 130 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.
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