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MARKSMAN LLC
Ventura, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4189595 · MC 1657147
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1657147 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1657147
Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4189595
MC Number
MC-1657147
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 5, 2024
Annual Mileage
500,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1538 Echidna Lane, Ventura, CA 93003
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Nicholas Butcher
Officer 2
Michael Hearns
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA7
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Tank
3
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mac | Tank · 45 ft | 558MRAR20DK000394 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV0JSJP8215 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED57GDHH1177 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR2FH574853 | 1 | — |
| Trox | Semi-trailer | 1T9TA4226FR719011 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Dragon Products | Tank · 42 ft | 1UNST42235L033150 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Dragon Products | Tank · 42 ft | 1UNST4229CL109175 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X3PD887959 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZDP9X8RF357544 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | UEZT004423 | CA, CA | III | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TROX |
3WKZDP9X8RF357544 1T9TA4226FR719011 |
TX R789576 CA 4WY6331 |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | NFFX001883 | CA, CA | I | 1 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1XPCDP9X3PD887959 1UNST42235L033150 |
TX R618680 CA 4WS7054 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | UEBO002356 | CA, CA | II | 3 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC |
3AKJGED57GDHH1177 558MRAR20DK000394 |
CA 9H25977 CA 4WU5889 |
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| April 2, 2026 | NBED007857 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC |
3AKJGED57GDHH1177 558MRAR20DK000394 |
CA 9H25977 CA 4WU5889 |
| September 24, 2025 | UE5Z008809 | I-5 SB NO ROXFORD ST, CA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1HSDJAPR2FH574853 1UNST4229CL109175 |
CA 07360C4 CA 4SG4248 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 17, 2025 | NFCT000676 | CASTAIC IF, CA | II | 2 | — | MARKSMAN LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC |
3AKJGBDV0JSJP8215 558MRAR20DK000394 |
CA 07359C4 CA 4WU5889 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 178.345-8D-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 rear-end protection. | Package Integrity - HM | ||||||||
| June 5, 2025 | NBED006939 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 7 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC |
3AKJGBDV0JSJP8215 558MRAR20DK000394 |
CA 07359C4 CA 4WU5889 |
| 393.209D-STBSP | OOSSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDRW | OOSCoupling - A repair weld is cracked. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2024 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 19, 2026.
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