G ZAVITZ LTD
USDOT 16750 • 5795 THOROLD STONE ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, ON, L2J 1A1
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6741260219 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2019 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA | SURETY | TM5154550 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 10, 2014 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | KGHOLH1000693 | ON FILE | Jan 20, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 |
| ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 9999819 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 1992 | Jan 20, 1999 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6741260219 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2019 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7J9000171 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7J9000171 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2016 | Apr 28, 2019 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9801355 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2009 | Mar 31, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | KGHOLH1000693 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | SURETY | 6401909/TM5056757 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2007 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KGHOLH1000693 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | KGHOLH1000693 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2009 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | SURETY | 6401909 / TM5056757 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2006 | Mar 19, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 990105 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2001 | Jan 20, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 990105 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2001 | Jan 20, 2007 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 15009280 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 1999 | Jun 22, 2006 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 331161 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 1999 | Jan 20, 2001 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 331161 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 1999 | Jan 20, 2001 |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | SURETY | 6303942 | REPLACED | May 2, 1996 | Jun 22, 1999 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | 3S 817 466-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 1993 | May 1, 1996 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY | CARGO | MTC3845176 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 1986 | Jan 20, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6741260219 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6741260219 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 7J9000171 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2019 | Apr 28, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 7J9000171 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9801355 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA | TM5154550 | SURETY | Jan 10, 2014 | Jan 10, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 6401909/TM5056757 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | KGHOLH1000693 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | KGHOLH1000693 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | KGHOLH1000693 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2009 | Jan 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | KGHOLH1000693 | CARGO | Jan 20, 2009 | Jan 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 6401909 / TM5056757 | SURETY | Mar 19, 2007 | Mar 19, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 990105 | CARGO | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 990105 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 15009280 | SURETY | Jun 22, 2006 | Jun 22, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 331161 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2001 | Jan 20, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 331161 | CARGO | Jan 20, 2001 | Jan 20, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 6303942 | SURETY | Jun 22, 1999 | Jun 22, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | 9999819 | BIPD | Jan 20, 1999 | Jan 20, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY | MTC3845176 | CARGO | Jan 20, 1999 | Jan 20, 1999 |
| CANCEL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3S 817 466-00 | SURETY | May 1, 1996 | May 1, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-193674 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC193674 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2020 |
| MC193674 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2020 |
| MC193674 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 |
| MC193674 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 |
| MC193674 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 |
| MC193674 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC193674 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 4, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC193674 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 14, 1989 | REVOKED | Jan 21, 2014 |
| MC193674 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REJECTED | Feb 2, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC193674 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 19, 1986 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 129 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from latest 100 of 129 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 7 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (129 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 W | ...WA3088 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Oct 29, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCRANTON CITY | ROUTE 8039 S | ...UZ5262 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Jul 13, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0083 N | ...LR5926 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Dec 2, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DELAWARE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0180 W | ...HY0874 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Jun 18, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILFORD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 7476 N | ...JL9277 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| May 3, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | ...569232 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Mar 5, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...993001 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Nov 11, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOUNT JOY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0300 E | ...MW6522 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Sep 12, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0380 S | ...JH9384 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Jun 27, 2023 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELSMERE | LANCASTER PIKE | ...ME4391 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Apr 9, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...LR5926 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Sep 22, 2022 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELSMERE | LANCASTER PIKE | ...JH9383 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Jul 7, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Rt 278I Ref Mrkr 278IX6M14016 | ...KW3436 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Nov 29, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILFORD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 7476 N | ...JL9279 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Apr 8, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...KW3435 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Jan 27, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...283210 | G ZAVITZ LTD |
| Oct 30, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2020 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 49 events