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Carrier profile · USDOT 227280 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Marvin L Hickson

Salem, VA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1983
No authority on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (540) 389-2631
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
30K
Annual miles
43 yr
Registered
55
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
1 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 16.82 per 1M mi
Total inspections
0
Driver inspections
0
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
4
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Conditional (1987)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Fresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
Annual mileage
29,733 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
227280
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Marvin L Hickson
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 17, 1983
Last MCS-150
Oct 4, 2024
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Marvin L Hickson's USDOT number?

Marvin L Hickson's USDOT number is 227280.

Is Marvin L Hickson authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Marvin L Hickson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 0 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is Marvin L Hickson's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 4, 2024.

Where is Marvin L Hickson located?

Marvin L Hickson is located at 1610 Starview Drive, Salem, VA, 24153. Phone: (540) 389-2631.

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