Marks Equipment Service INC Safety Record

DOT# 840678 · Frederick, MD 21701 · 3018743324

A

Excellent safety record — scored 7/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 11/14/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Marks Equipment Service INC (DOT# 840678) in Frederick, Maryland has 55 inspections on record with 22 violations and a 7.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

55 Inspections
7.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
16 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 7.3%
Carrier: 7.3% (4 of 55) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 5.5%
Carrier: 5.5% (3 of 55) National: 6.4%
71% OOS rate better than 71% of carriers in Maryland
21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Maryland

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

22 total violations across 55 inspections
7 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (32%)
Vehicle Maintenance
17
Unsafe Driving
2
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 4 states: MD, NC, US, WV
Level 1: 43 (78%) Level 2: 10 (18%) Level 3: 2 (4%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
11/14/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/18/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/18/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/18/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/18/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/18/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/18/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/18/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/18/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/18/2025 MD 1 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC569231
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Erie Insurance Exchange $750 02/22/2020

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 16
Drivers 15
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 11/22/1999
MCS-150 Filed 20250826 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 130,000
Address 1301 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701