THE MARZELL GROUP INC
USDOT 1795594 • DBA: HIGEAR CDL • 354 EBONY ROAD, LITTLETON, NC, 27850
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,795,594
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2404018214
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
MCS-150 Mileage
25,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
354 EBONY ROAD, LITTLETON, NC, 27850
Mailing Address
11713 WHITTIER ROAD, MITCHELLVILLE, MD, 20721
Contact
Phone: 2404018214
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 18.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 11.5 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Sep 3, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-653427 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 22, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000061 00 | ON FILE | Sep 3, 2016 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | CAF 3631427 | ON FILE | Jul 29, 2011 | Jul 29, 2015 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000061 00 | REPLACED | Sep 3, 2016 | Sep 3, 2017 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT0712457 | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2015 | Sep 3, 2016 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAF 3631427 | CANCELLED | Jul 29, 2011 | Jul 29, 2015 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMS13151 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2010 | Jul 29, 2011 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMS13118 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2010 | Jul 31, 2010 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 068 74 53 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2008 | Sep 21, 2011 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CARGO | BA 068 74 53 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2008 | Jan 27, 2010 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 068 74 53 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2008 | Jul 29, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000061 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000061 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2017 | Sep 3, 2017 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0712457 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2016 | Sep 3, 2016 |
| CANCEL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3631427 | CARGO | Jul 29, 2015 | Jul 29, 2015 |
| CANCEL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3631427 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2015 | Jul 29, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 74 53 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2011 | Sep 21, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 74 53 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2011 | Jul 29, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMS13151 | CARGO | Jul 29, 2011 | Jul 29, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMS13118 | CARGO | Jul 31, 2010 | Jul 31, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 74 53 | CARGO | Jan 27, 2010 | Jan 27, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-653427 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC653427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC653427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2016 |
| MC653427 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 11, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC653427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2011 |
| MC653427 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 15, 2008 | REVOKED | Aug 4, 2015 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
39%
Unsafe Driving
2%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
11
Violations
24
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
18.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 11 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (24 violations from 11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24C-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
27.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+3.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+11.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.18vs nat'l 1.80
+0.38 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
8 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-112026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
MIDDLETOWN DE3 · 2 OOS
PERRYVILLE MD1 · 1 OOS
461
WYETH WB - 10 MI E CASCADE LCK1 · 1 OOS
UNION SCALE1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2014 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 1, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Sep 3, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Sep 3, 2016
InsuranceInsurance cancel
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 29, 2015
InsuranceInsurance cancel
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. • CARGO
Jul 29, 2015
InsuranceInsurance cancel
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 21, 2011
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 29, 2011
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 29, 2011
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jul 31, 2010
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jan 27, 2010
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. • CARGO
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Inspections11 inspection records
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StationMIDDLETOWN DE
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StationPERRYVILLE MD
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