ZIP MOVING AND STORAGE INC
USDOT 2586700 • 20 SOUTHLAWN CT STE A, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20850
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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 (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 061736028 | ON FILE | Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 3, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP2007691 | ON FILE | Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | TCP7105206 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP7105206 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 062650609 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3228532 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MC-000000186 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 062650609 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2018 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC-000000186 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2018 | Feb 3, 2020 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP0000972 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2017 | Feb 3, 2018 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | TCP0000972 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2017 | Feb 3, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3999458 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2016 | Feb 3, 2017 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0096605 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2016 | Dec 6, 2016 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0096605 | REPLACED | Jun 2, 2016 | Oct 18, 2016 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0096605 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2016 | Nov 21, 2016 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 3624IBE3162174-280 | REPLACED | Jun 2, 2016 | Feb 3, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2505626 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2015 | Jun 2, 2016 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | LT0949 | REPLACED | Jun 2, 2015 | Jun 2, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2007691 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 061736028 | CARGO | Feb 3, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP7105206 | CARGO | Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP7105206 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 062650609 | CARGO | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3228532 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 062650609 | CARGO | Feb 3, 2021 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MC-000000186 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2021 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-000000186 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0000972 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2018 | Feb 3, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0000972 | CARGO | Feb 3, 2018 | Feb 3, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 3624IBE3162174-280 | CARGO | Feb 3, 2017 | Feb 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3999458 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2017 | Feb 3, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0096605 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2016 | Dec 6, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0096605 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2016 | Nov 21, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0096605 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2016 | Oct 18, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | LT0949 | CARGO | Jun 2, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2505626 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-906669 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-906669 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC906669 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 15, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC906669 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 15, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC906669 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2021 |
| MC906669 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2021 |
| MC906669 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2016 |
| MC906669 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2016 |
| MC906669 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2016 |
| MC906669 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2016 |
| MC906669 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 8, 2015 | REVOKED | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC906669 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 8, 2015 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 2021 |
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
10 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | 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-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | 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 |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (37 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | OAKMONT AVE | ...HU9688 | ZIP MOVING AND STORAGE INC |
| Jan 2, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONTELAUNEE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0061 N | ...KN4078 | ZIP MOVING AND STORAGE |
| Nov 11, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2015 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records