MARKO INVESTMENT CO INC
USDOT 197131 • DBA: MARKO PETROLEUM • 930 STEVENS CREEK ROAD, AUGUSTA, GA, 30907
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-826672 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 2, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883392 01 | ON FILE | Feb 4, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883392 01 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2019 | Feb 4, 2020 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883110 01 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU010375-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 28, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU010375-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2017 | Mar 28, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU010375-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2017 | Apr 15, 2018 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP117770A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883392 01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883392 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2020 | Feb 4, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9883110 01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU010375-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU010375-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU010375-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP117770A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC826672 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2020 |
| MC826672 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2020 |
| MC826672 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2019 |
| MC826672 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2018 |
| MC826672 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2018 |
| MC826672 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 24, 2013 | — | 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
5 states • 91 inspections
Violation Summary (88 violations from 91 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 14 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 3 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLTL | 2-SLLTL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.602C1 | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620B | 107.620B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834J2-HMBP | HM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(c) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.340-6 | MC306/307/312 supports and anchoring | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(1) | Placard not securely affixed or attached | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STGBL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.328(d) | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(1) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(2) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(3) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(4) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
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 (91 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
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Rural Russell | US 80 | ...KH9497 | Marko Investment Co. Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUGUSTA | GORDON HWY NEAR GREENE ST | ...GX6781 | MARKO INVESTMENT CO INC |
| Mar 1, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATHENS | OLD JEFFERSON RD AT FLOYD DR | ...KD9962 | MARKO PETROLEUM |
| Oct 18, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DORAVILLE | I 285 E NEAR 141 | ...NB6225 | MARKO INVESTENT CO INC |
| Sep 13, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH AUGUSTA | I 20 | ...JT8517 | MARKO PETROLEUM |
| Sep 8, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 61 / OLD ALABAMA RD | ...JK6001 | MARKO INVESTMENT CO INC |
| May 7, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOCUST GROVE | I-75 NORTH / BILL GARDNER PKWY | ...KE6573 | MARKO INVESTMENT CO INC |
| Jul 30, 2018 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2018 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2017 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records