Carrier profile · USDOT 229003 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Martin Bros Distributing

Cedar Falls, IA · Interstate carrier · Since 1983
No MC authoritySatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedFresh ProduceMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages+2 more
182
Power units
228
Drivers
81
Inspections · 24 mo
9
Crashes · 24 mo
15M
Annual miles
43 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS above average: 30.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
30.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 9 of 30 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.2%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 81 inspections
Crashes
9
0 fatal2 injury9 tow-away
Crash rate 0.30 per 1M mi
Total inspections
81
Driver inspections
81
Vehicle inspections
30
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1991)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
182
Power units
182
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
228
Drivers
228
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Fresh ProduceMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsCanning Goods
Annual mileage
14,772,783 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
229003
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Martin Bros Distributing
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 17, 1983
Last MCS-150
Mar 17, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
228 (228)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

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?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Martin Bros Distributing's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 81 roadside inspections, a 30.0% vehicle and 1.2% driver out-of-service rate, and 9 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Martin Bros Distributing's fleet?

182 power units and 228 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 17, 2026.

Where is Martin Bros Distributing located?

Martin Bros Distributing is located at 406 Viking Road, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613-0069. Phone: (319) 266-1775.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.