MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING
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Power Units
182
Drivers
228
Trailers
127
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
Mar 17, 2026
Out of Service
No
About MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING
Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc. is a leading food service distributor in the Midwest, serving various sectors including restaurants, senior living facilities, schools, and convenience stores. Established over 80 years ago and family-owned, the company is known for its extensive inventory that includes not only food products but also kitchen, janitorial, and medical supplies. Their mission emphasizes innovative solutions and exceptional customer service, and they are committed to supporting their customers in Iowa and seven surrounding states with over 600 experienced employees.
Key Features
Risk Signals — MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
5 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
Analyzed in the full report…
Fraud signals
Connection analysis in the full report…
Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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Service RegionsActive in 10 states
Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis.
CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report.
Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot.
Inspection History11 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 3, 2026 · WI
Clean rate (90d)
52%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
11
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.1%
1 of 11
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 11
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
1
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
102
All time
Fatalities
3
Injuries
38
Tow-Away
98
Operating Authority
Common Authority
N/A
Contract Authority
N/A
Broker Authority
N/A
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613-0069
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category75 total
Most common category
General Safety · 40% of violations
across 7 categories
Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time.
Fleet Analytics136 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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