GROUND ZERO AMERICA LLC
USDOT 4112502 • 224 MANNING AVENUE, SUMTER, SC, 29150
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1571076 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 2, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CIC1009525-202304 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300114181 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA985096043 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2024 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA985096043 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM054521-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | CIC1009525-202304 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300114181 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA985096043 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA985096043 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM054521-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1571076 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2025 |
| MC1571076 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2025 |
| MC1571076 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2024 |
| MC1571076 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 29, 2023 | — | 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
3 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.16B-CPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 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:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (12 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WAYCROSS | LEE AVE AT KNIGHT AVE | ...271035 | GROUND ZERO AMERICA LLC |
| Dec 31, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BLUFFTON | OKATIE CENTER BLVD N | ...UJ7936 | GROUND ZERO AMERICA LLC |
| Mar 12, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMMERVILLE | W 5TH SOUTH ST | ...357271 | GROUND ZERO AMERICA LLC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records