HIGHER GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
USDOT 1740563 • 6409 GWINNETT LANE, BOWIE MD, MD, 20720
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-722158 | REVOKED | Jun 26, 2018 | Jun 26, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2622808-006 | ON FILE | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 8, 2025 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XLS0090995 | ON FILE | Nov 8, 2013 | Nov 8, 2014 |
Insurance History (30 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2622808 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2485733 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2022 | Nov 8, 2023 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2346228 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2021 | Nov 8, 2022 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2203067 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2020 | Nov 8, 2021 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2061005 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 8, 2020 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1904988 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2018 | Nov 8, 2019 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5021P2015 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2018 | Nov 8, 2018 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5021P2015 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5021P2015 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2017 | Sep 20, 2018 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5015P2015 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5021P2015 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5021P2015 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2017 | May 23, 2018 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5021P2015 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5021P2015 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2016 | Sep 20, 2017 |
| AMERICAN SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MD400000000600 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2014 | Nov 8, 2016 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 150003934 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2013 | Nov 8, 2014 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 150003934 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2012 | Nov 11, 2013 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 150003934 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2012 | Nov 8, 2013 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 150003934 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2012 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG415513 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2012 | Nov 10, 2013 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG415513 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2012 | Nov 8, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP9447928-02 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2011 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP9447928-02 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2011 | Nov 15, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP9447928-01 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2010 | Nov 8, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP9447928-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2010 | Nov 10, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP9447928 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2010 | Sep 15, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP9447928 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2010 | Sep 15, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP9447928 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2010 | Aug 16, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP9447928 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2010 | Nov 8, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP9447928 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2010 | Aug 16, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2622808-006 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2025 | Nov 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2622808 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2485733 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2346228 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2203067 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2061005 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2020 | Nov 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1904988 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5021P2015 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2018 | Nov 8, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5021P2015 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5021P2015 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5021P2015 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2018 | May 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5015P2015 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5021P2015 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5021P2015 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5021P2015 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MD400000000600 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | 150003934 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2014 | Nov 8, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | XLS0090995 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 8, 2014 | Nov 8, 2014 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | 150003934 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2013 | Nov 11, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG415513 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 10, 2013 | Nov 10, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | 150003934 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2013 | Nov 8, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG415513 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 8, 2013 | Nov 8, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP9447928-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 15, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP9447928-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2012 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | 150003934 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2012 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP9447928-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2011 | Nov 10, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP9447928-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2011 | Nov 8, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP9447928 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2010 | Nov 8, 2010 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP9447928 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2010 | Sep 15, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP9447928 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2010 | Sep 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP9447928 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2010 | Aug 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP9447928 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2010 | Aug 16, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-722158 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC722158 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 8, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC722158 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2014 |
| MC722158 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2013 |
| MC722158 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2012 |
| MC722158 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2011 |
| MC722158 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 3, 2010 | REVOKED | Jun 26, 2018 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (1 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | 86187136 | BALTIMORE MD | MD | Level 5 | CHEVROLET BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 86176073 | BALTIMORE MD | MD | Level 5 | CHEVROLET BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 84493939 | BALTIMORE CITY | MD | Level 5 | FORD BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 84493937 | MD | MD | Level 5 | CHEVROLET BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 84493938 | BALTIMORE CITY | MD | Level 5 | CHEV BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908917 | BALTIMORE CITY | MD | Level 5 | FORD BUS | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 81430657 | BALTIMORE CITY | MD | Level 1 | FORD BUS | 1 | 393.41 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events