MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC
37-unit intermodal drayage operator based in Junction City, WI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 404980
- MC
- MC235094
- Based
- Junction City, WI
- Contact
- 7154572936 · jake@markstrans.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, and paper products, MARKS TRANSPORTATION INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator from Junction City, WI. 37 power units, 39 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC235094 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jan 3, 2008).
Fleet composition on file: 35 owned tractors, 176 owned trailers, 2 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,234 motor carriers operating 37 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 18.92 | 47.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 8.01 | 37.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.02 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 41.50 | 43.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.38 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 37-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 404980: 79 inspections across 13 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 25, 2026 in OK.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 |
| Total violations | 35 (4 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jul 25, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an intermodal drayage operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (176 trailers against 37 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,234 peer carriers operating 37 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 52 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 35 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator running over-the-road lanes with 37 power units on file.
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