MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
840678
MC Number
569231
Fleet Size
16
Total Drivers
15
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in FREDERICK, Maryland, operating 16 power units with 15 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 36 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Maryland is 14.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 26.0% across 43,724 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
36
Total
51%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE — eff. Feb 22, 2020
Cargo
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE — eff. Jul 17, 2006
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC (USDOT #840678) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC's safety record?
MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC has 36 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC operate?
MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC operates 16 power units with 15 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC transport hazardous materials?
No. MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC located?
MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC is based in FREDERICK, Maryland at 1301 E PATRICK ST, 21701. Phone: (301) 874-3324.
What are MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC's out-of-service rates?
MARKS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC's driver out-of-service rate is 8.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 11.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.