Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 197131)

MARKO INVESTMENT CO INC

DBA: MARKO PETROLEUM

U.S. DOT#: 197131

Address: 930 STEVENS CREEK ROAD
AUGUSTA, GA 30907
Number of Vehicles: 27
Number of Drivers: 27
Number of Inspections: 54

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 04/04/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 01/23/2024)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	11.1	23.4
Driver	3.8	6.7
Hazmat	0.0	4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 04/04/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-826672
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending February 27, 2026

On-Road Performance
0.75 Measure	Not Public	0.06 Measure	1.72 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.41 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 25.3 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 54 with HOS Compliance Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 46 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 14 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 54 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 54 with Driver Fitness Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 42


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2-SLLILC	State/Local Laws - Improper lane change.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	4	Unsafe Driving
395.22H4	Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8F01	Drivers record of duty status not current	1	0	5	HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
383.95A-LCDL	Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
393.104(c)	Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-L	Lighting - Lamps improper color.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.11UR	Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.207(a)	Axle positioning parts defective/missing	2	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.23-LEU	Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or looose pigtail).	1	1	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2)	Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A4-PBME	Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS	Washers - Inoperative washing system.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	4	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EENA	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI	Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHWS	Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML	Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative.	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI	Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI	Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
172.328D-HMM	HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required.	1	0	3	HM Compliance
172.516(c)(1)	Placard not securely affixed or attached	1	0	5	HM Compliance
172.516C6-HMPMC	HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter.	1	0	5	HM Compliance
172.602A-HMER	HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information.	1	0	3	HM Compliance
172.602(c)(1)	Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information	1	0	3	HM Compliance
172.602C-HMER	HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information.	1	0	3	HM Compliance
173.24B1-HMBPMC	HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping).	1	1	10	HM Compliance
177.801-HMHCNP	HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain:	1	0	2	HM Compliance
177.834J2-HMBP	HM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position.	1	1	4	HM Compliance
178.340-6-HMP	HM (Packaging) - MC 306/307/312 supports and anchoring requirements.	1	0	8	HM Compliance

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 54


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

2/12/2026	AL1191000768	AL	C610CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/10/2026	SC0389001350	SC	C612CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/9/2026	TNI5Z1773103	TN	C515EV	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/7/2026	AL1466003585	AL	C268DZ	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HM Compliance Violation: 172.602A-HMER HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information						3
1/29/2026	TNI039801168	TN	C515EV	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/26/2026	FL3964003975	FL	C908ET	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/6/2026	TNI5Z3042927	TN	C515EV	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/28/2025	GA1310000393	GA	C728EK	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/5/2025	AL1785005124	AL	C607CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/4/2025	GA0102000332	GA	C598CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/3/2025	AL1260005206	AL	C809D1	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.95A-LCDL Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change						5
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A4-PBME Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.						8
HM Compliance Violation: 172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red						5
10/31/2025	GA1433001197	GA	C515EV	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/29/2025	SC0404000816	SC	C612CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/14/2025	FL3964003739	FL	C078FB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/2/2025	SC0197000797	SC	C605CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/2/2025	SC0197000795	SC	C708EX	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/20/2025	SC0336002313	SC	C602CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/8/2025	SC0404000623	SC	C696DL	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/14/2025	SC0336002262	SC	C602CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/3/2025	AL1232004933	AL	C907ET	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
5/20/2025	GA0291001323	GA	C697DL	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
5/13/2025	AL1855000007	AL	C808ER	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/30/2025	SC0222000145	SC	C708EX	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/12/2025	AL1440003065	AL	C610CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11UR Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993						3
3/11/2025	SC0391000740	SC	C697DL	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/10/2025	ALCMAD004233	AL	C515EV	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/26/2025	SC0380000919	SC	C600CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
HM Compliance Violation: 177.801-HMHCNP HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain						2
2/18/2025	SC0391000669	SC	C697DL	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/16/2025	ALMLCV010260	AL	C728EK	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/3/2025	SC0376000956	SC	C600CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/20/2024	SC0395000611	SC	C697DL	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/5/2024	ALJSBH009249	AL	C515EV	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HM Compliance Violation: 172.602(c)(1) Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information						3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H4 Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids						1
12/5/2024	SC0381000838	SC	C697DL	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/3/2024	ALJPCP010170	AL	C907ET	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
12/3/2024	SC0168007658	SC	C697DL	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/27/2024	SC0381000821	SC	C600CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HM Compliance Violation: 172.328D-HMM HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required						3
HM Compliance Violation: 173.24B1-HMBPMC HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) (OOS)						10 + 2 (OOS)
HM Compliance Violation: 177.834J2-HMBP HM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EENA Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible						2
11/4/2024	SC0261004318	SC	C602CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
11/4/2024	AL1928002466	AL	C728EK	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current						5
9/28/2024	AL1905001602	AL	C268DZ	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/26/2024	GA0291000667	GA	C811DV	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-L Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, or location						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
7/21/2024	AL1928002101	AL	C610CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/3/2024	SCK395000188	SC	C602CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/1/2024	ALMCMP003865	AL	C908ET	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/13/2024	SCT197017630	SC	C605CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
6/11/2024	SCT197017623	SC	C696DL	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
5/8/2024	SCF320002313	SC	C696DL	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.104(c) Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points						1
4/27/2024	AL1401009602	AL	C606CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
HM Compliance Violation: 178.340-6-HMP HM (Packaging) - MC 306/307/312 supports and anchoring requirements.						8
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
4/24/2024	ALNSXA006710	AL	C808ER	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/13/2024	ALBWJW007803	AL	C808ER	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HM Compliance Violation: 172.516(c)(1) Placard not securely affixed or attached						5
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
3/26/2024	GA0291000432	GA	C448DG	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HM Compliance Violation: 172.602C-HMER HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information						3
3/20/2024	ALDWMC006685	AL	C612CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/20/2024	ALMCMP003548	AL	C607CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/19/2024	AL1928001684	AL	C697CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/19/2024	ALWBVC010063	AL	C606CY	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 1


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

9/26/2025	AL0005701277	AL	C606CY	GA	0	1	Yes	No	2	3	6

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 10/27/2023 (Compliance Review)
Total Inspections: 54
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 35
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 19
Total Crashes* : 1

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Summary of Activities (as of 2/27/2026, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 10/27/2023 (Compliance Review)	Total Inspections: 54 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 35 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 19	Total Crashes: 1*
10/27/2023 (Compliance Review) 2/12/2016 (Compliance Review) 6/10/2009 (Compliance Review) 1/24/1990 (Compliance Review) 3/7/1989 (Safety Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 54 3.7% Vehicle Inspections 46 10.9% Placardable HM Inspections 43 2.3% % Placardable HM Inspections 93.5%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 1 Towaway Crashes 0

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 2/27/2026, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

25.3 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 25.3 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

25.3 Average Power Units = 27 Current Power Units + 27 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 22 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 197131 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
66,773 VMT per Average Power Unit = 1,691,367 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 25.3 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1 + (VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

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