HQ MARINE TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2092348 • 223 SILOAM RD STE E, EASLEY, SC, 29642
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
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4291-391197 | ON FILE | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CI 1N6519 | ON FILE | Jan 18, 2011 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | MWTB 20791 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 24, 2011 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4291-390162-03 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4291-390162-02 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2022 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4291-390162-01 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2022 |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4291-390162-00 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2020 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-E4291-391257 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2017 | Apr 14, 2020 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-E4223-391257 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2016 | May 12, 2017 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-E4223-391257 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2016 | Apr 14, 2017 |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2343913 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2012 | Apr 14, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TPN-000410 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2011 | Apr 14, 2012 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 20791 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2011 | Apr 14, 2011 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CI1N6519 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CI1N6519 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 18, 2011 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | MWTB 20791 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4291-391197 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4291-390162-03 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4291-390162-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4291-390162-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4291-390162-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-E4291-391257 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2020 | Apr 14, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-E4223-391257 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2017 | May 12, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-E4223-391257 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2017 | Apr 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2343913 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2016 | Apr 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CI 1N6519 | CARGO | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TPN-000410 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2012 | Apr 14, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 20791 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2011 | Apr 14, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CI1N6519 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 20791 | BIPD | Mar 21, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 20791 | BIPD | Jan 24, 2011 | Jan 24, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CI1N6519 | CARGO | Jan 18, 2011 | Jan 18, 2011 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC730753 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2025 |
| MC730753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2025 |
| MC730753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2024 |
| MC730753 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2024 |
| MC730753 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2016 |
| MC730753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2016 |
| MC730753 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2012 |
| MC730753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2012 |
| MC730753 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2011 |
| MC730753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2011 |
| MC730753 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 11, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC730753 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 11, 2011 | — | Unknown |
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
30 states • 84 inspections
Violation Summary (116 violations from 84 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 11 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 5 | 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 | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 4 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83B | Exhaust - Discharging below the fuel tank or filler pipe | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (84 inspections)
Showing 50 of 84
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Dodds Twp | I-57 | ...246210 | HQ MARINE TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 10, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-5 S/B | ...MV0543 | HQ MARINE TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 12, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUND CITY | IS 29 | ...NR5230 | HQ MARINE TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 14, 2025 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | K027 | ...UG9412 | HQ MARINE TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 13, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TILDEN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 W | ...612040 | HQ MARINE TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 13, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSONVILLE | INTERSTATE 295 | ...308872 | HQ MARINE TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 8, 2025 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SALEM (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 77 | ...MV0542 | HQ MARINE TRANSPORT |
| Aug 19, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHINO | 34.030393/-117.687985 | ...MV0544 | HQ MARINE TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 14, 2023 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | WOODRUFF | INTERSTATE 26 | ...UN7075 | HQ MARINE TRANSPORT INC |
| May 22, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | RT99/.3mi N of HATCH RD | ...HF4411 | HQ MARINE TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 2, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2019 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2018 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2017 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2017 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2014 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2013 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2012 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events