MARKO INVESTMENT CO INC

USDOT 197131 • DBA: MARKO PETROLEUM • 930 STEVENS CREEK ROAD, AUGUSTA, GA, 30907

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
197,131
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7063062865
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,691,367
Physical Address
930 STEVENS CREEK ROAD, AUGUSTA, GA, 30907
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 4, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-826672ACTIVEUnknownOct 2, 2020

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/PrimaryTP9883392 01ON FILEFeb 4, 2020Oct 1, 2020

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/PrimaryTP9883392 01NAME CHANGEDOct 1, 2019Feb 4, 2020
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimaryTP9883110 01CANCELLEDOct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2019
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPFHRU010375-00CANCELLEDMar 28, 2018Oct 1, 2018
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPFHRU010375-00REPLACEDOct 1, 2017Mar 28, 2018
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPFHRU010375-00CANCELLEDOct 1, 2017Apr 15, 2018
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPP117770AREPLACEDOct 1, 2012Oct 1, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PATP9883392 01BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2020Oct 1, 2020
NAMECHGNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PATP9883392 01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 4, 2020Feb 4, 2020
CANCELTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIATP9883110 01BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2019Oct 1, 2019
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPFHRU010375-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2018
TERM/CANCLPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPFHRU010375-00BIPD/PrimaryApr 15, 2018Apr 15, 2018
TERM/REPLPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPFHRU010375-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 28, 2018Mar 28, 2018
TERM/REPLFARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CPP117770ABIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC826672COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 4, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 2, 2020
MC826672COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 2, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 3, 2020
MC826672COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 4, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 1, 2019
MC826672COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 4, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 1, 2018
MC826672COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 19, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 29, 2018
MC826672MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 24, 2013Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
1.72

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
91
Violations
88
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.7%
Driver OOS %
2.2%
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
Crash Records
14

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
2
Jun
4
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
7
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 91 of 91 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states91 inspections

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Violation Summary (88 violations from 91 inspections)

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Violation Summary (88 violations from 91 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1413Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain30Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red20Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:2-SLLTL2-SLLTL10
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11URLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE392.9BA-INACTIVE11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:172.602C1Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:107.620B107.620B10Unknown
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.834J2-HMBPHM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(c)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:178.340-6MC306/307/312 supports and anchoring10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.516(c)(1)Placard not securely affixed or attached10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.209D-STGBLWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving after 60/70-hour limit108Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:107.620(b)107.620(b)10Unknown
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.202(a)(1)Hazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.202(a)(2)Hazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.202(a)(3)Hazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.202(a)(4)Hazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.5 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.97vs nat'l 1.80
-0.83 below avg

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)

Showing 50 of 91

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Inspection History (91 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687542647RoadsideSCLevel 3HEIL CO., SEMI-TRAILER12-SLLTLNo
Mar 2, 202687221862NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2177.801-HMHCNPNo
Feb 26, 202687176544NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 2HEIL CO., SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 25, 202687173360NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Feb 25, 202687172430NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 2HEIL CO., SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 12, 202687041635BIRMINGHAM ALALLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 10, 202687040790NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 9, 202687013224KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 7, 202686991753SHORTER ALALLevel 1HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER1172.602A-HMERNo
Jan 29, 202686927969KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1HEIL TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 26, 202686902229FREEPORT FLFLLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 6, 202686732739KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 28, 202586687332EMERSON GAGALevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 5, 202586241331TOWN CREEK ALALLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 4, 202586231691NORCROSS GAGALevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 3, 202586231940GOOD HOPE ALALLevel 2FRUEHAUF C SEMI-TRAILER7172.516C6-HMPMC, 383.95A-LCDL, 392.2-SLLS1Yes
Oct 31, 202586229462TUNNEL HILL GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 29, 202586206226NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 3CUSTOM TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 14, 202586064060DEFUNIAK SPRINGS FLFLLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 2, 202585680271NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 2, 202585680312NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Aug 20, 202585541235NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 8, 202585465131NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 14, 202585218552NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 3, 202584861032MUNFORD ALALLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LILNo
May 20, 202584781152AUGUSTA GAGALevel 2FRUEHAUF C SEMI-TRAILER1396.17C-PINo
May 13, 202584662968GRAYSVILLE ALALLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 30, 202584564440NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 12, 202584104066ROADSIDEALLevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.207A, 393.11URNo
Mar 11, 202584102726GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.9BA-INACTIVEYes
Mar 10, 202584078125I65 NEAR CR5ALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 26, 202583966171NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 1FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER2393.47E, 177.801-HMHCNPNo
Feb 18, 202583903905GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 2FRUEHAUF C SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 16, 202583624238I 65 S@HOOVERALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 3, 202583535886GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 20, 202483447094GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 5, 202483315718ROADSIDEALLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER3395.22H4, 172.602C1, 107.620BNo
Dec 5, 202483324713GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 3FRUEHAUF C SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 3, 202483350674GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 1FRUEHAUF C SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 3, 202483297559ROADSIDEALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Nov 27, 202483270609NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5383.23A2-LCDLN, 172.328D-HMM, 173.24B1-HMBPMCYes
Nov 4, 202483082867ROADSIDEALLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER1395.8F01No
Nov 4, 202483079508NINETY SIX SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.23-LEUYes
Sep 28, 202482786903ROADSIDEALLevel 2UNK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 26, 202482273552AUGUSTA GAGALevel 2FRUEHAUF C SEMI-TRAILER5393.9(a), 393.11(a)(1), 393.78(a)Yes
Jul 21, 202482174700ROADSIDEALLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 3, 202482034852SC 225 GREENWOOD COUNTYSCLevel 3POLA SEMI-TRAILER1396.17(c)No
Jul 1, 202482007573ROADSIDEALLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 13, 202481877420US 25 GREENWOOD COUNTYSCLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.95(a)No
Jun 11, 202481866066US 25 GREENWOOD COUNTYSCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

53 total · 11.3% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving12 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS
Unknown2
Uncategorized1

Recent Crashes

14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
14
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
14

Crash History (14 records)

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Crash History (14 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 26, 2025ALINJURY01Rural RussellUS 80...KH9497Marko Investment Co. Inc.
Mar 16, 2023GATOW00AUGUSTAGORDON HWY NEAR GREENE ST...GX6781MARKO INVESTMENT CO INC
Mar 1, 2023GAINJURY01ATHENSOLD JEFFERSON RD AT FLOYD DR...KD9962MARKO PETROLEUM
Oct 18, 2022GAINJURY01DORAVILLEI 285 E NEAR 141...NB6225MARKO INVESTENT CO INC
Sep 13, 2022SCTOW00NORTH AUGUSTAI 20...JT8517MARKO PETROLEUM
Sep 8, 2022GATOW00GA 61 / OLD ALABAMA RD...JK6001MARKO INVESTMENT CO INC
May 7, 2021GATOW00LOCUST GROVEI-75 NORTH / BILL GARDNER PKWY...KE6573MARKO INVESTMENT CO INC
Jul 30, 2018GAINJURY01
Jun 19, 2018GATOW00
Apr 16, 2018GAINJURY01
Nov 30, 2017GATOW00
Jul 15, 2016GATOW00
Jun 29, 2016GATOW00
Jan 15, 2016GATOW00

Compliance Timeline

22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 26, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in AL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 16, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 1, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 18, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 13, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 8, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 7, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 2, 2020
Authority
Oct 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 4, 2020
Insurance
Insurance namechg
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 30, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 19, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 16, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 15, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 28, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 30, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 15, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 29, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 15, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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