HAROLD MARCUS LIMITED
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202643 inspections · 49 violations (11 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
12
3× · sev 4
- 2393.9A-LFTSIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
12
2× · sev 6
- 3393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
4
2× · sev 2
- 6392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 7393.9A-LLPLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8390.21TB2-DOT
Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- MI12
- VT6
- NY5
- PA2
- SC1
- CO1
- US1
- IN1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Monroe County, MI
Medium impact10 of 45 violations in the last 12 months (22%) came from inspections in Monroe County, MI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Monroe County, MI to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 46% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× · 11%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 7%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× · 6%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× · 6%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× · 6%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 8%
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× · 1%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA75 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 45 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi91 drivers
- Company officer
- DENIS MARCUS
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 1985-04-22
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-06-01
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 110 trucks · 109 owned tractors · 71 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 8 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
28 events- 06/01/2026MCS-150 update filed
3.5M mi reported (2026)
- 06/25/2021MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 06/25/2021MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 04/26/2017Insurance cancelled — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 66457437
- 03/22/2010Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9999604
- 03/22/2010Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9999604
- 08/06/2009MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/08/2021)
- 08/06/2009MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/09/2021)
- 07/17/2009Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9999604
- 06/30/2009Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 6760227
- 06/18/2009MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (08/03/2009)
- 06/18/2009MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (08/03/2009)
- 06/05/2009Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 904 05 72
- 06/30/2008Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9999604
- 04/30/2006Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 9041286
- 01/06/2005Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 9999604
- 01/06/2005Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ECONOMY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RMBA 116-7116
- 01/06/2005Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy RMBA 1167117
- 03/12/2004MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/15/2009)
- 03/12/2004MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/15/2009)
- 09/02/2002Insurance replaced — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CCL 8999730
- 09/01/2002Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy RMBA 116 7117
- 09/01/2002Insurance replaced — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy AF 9999730
- 10/18/1994MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/10/2004)
- 11/14/1989MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/10/2004)
- 08/29/1986MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/10/2004)
- 04/22/1985Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 01/24/1983MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/10/2004)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- —
- Rated
- 1989-03-10
- Last review
- 2017-05-23
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-06-01
- Reported mileage
- 3,500,000 mi (2026)
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