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TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC

HAMPSTEAD, MD

USDOT 1015388 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: JIM PAPPAS Household Goods Based in HAMPSTEAD, MD Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Aug 21, 2017
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: JIM PAPPAS
Cargo: Household Goods
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC (USDOT 1015388)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): JIM PAPPAS (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1015388/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 5.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 7.7% vs peer median 7.7% (neutral). n=113962 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · 91X · $750,000

SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · 34

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1015388
In FMCSA records since Apr 1, 2002 (~24y)
MC / docket MC622108
Company officer JIM PAPPAS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Household Goods
Fleet size 9 units
Drivers 14
Annual mileage 130,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (410) 444-4498
Email: [email protected]
Physical
18716 FALLS ROAD
HAMPSTEAD, MD 21074
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1015388
In FMCSA records since Apr 1, 2002 (~24y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 130,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 7.7% vs 23.4% -15.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate 5.6% vs 6.7% -1.1 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.28 vs 1.80 -0.52
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 9 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 3 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 38 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 18 18 0
OOS inspections 1 2 0
OOS percentage 5.56% 11.11% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
9
Drivers
14
Inspections
38
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
7.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
3 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC is a motor carrier based in HAMPSTEAD, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1015388. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 14 drivers, with 38 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 14 drivers, based in Hampstead, MD. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 6% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (8) and NC (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

17.6% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (32.0% of violations); top code 395.8A (Failing to keep RODS) cited 7 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 14 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 113,962 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
5.6%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 113,962 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
7.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
7.7%
Median across 113,962 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hours of Service
8 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
8 violations
1 OOS · 12.5%
Unsafe Driving
6 violations
1 OOS · 16.7%
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 6 1 16.7% Nov 17, 2025
North Carolina (NC) 5 1 20.0% Jun 30, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 2 0 0.0% Dec 6, 2024
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Aug 6, 2025
Delaware (DE) 1 0 0.0% Jan 30, 2026
Virginia (VA) 1 1 100.0% Jun 15, 2026
Georgia (GA) 1 0 0.0% Aug 19, 2025
New York (NY) 1 0 0.0% Jan 8, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 14
International 12
Ster 1
Utility 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 — 1.33 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 4 — 0.23 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 — 7.11 7 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 — 1.64 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (38 rows) View all 38 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88280237 Jun 30, 2026 NC 3 —
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 435E90 · 1HTEUTAN7MH228349
0 — No
88164534 Jun 15, 2026 VA 1 —
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 473E63 · 1HTEUMML4LH153401
1 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL Yes
87724146 Apr 30, 2026 NC 3 LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 435E90 · 1HTEUTAN7MH228349
0 — No
86943891 Jan 30, 2026 DE 3 FREDERICA DE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 415E58 · 1FVACWDT8CDBF2143
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
86346688 Nov 17, 2025 MD 2 ANNAPOLIS MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 415E39 · 1FVACWDT5CDBD4859
0 — No
86165297 Oct 24, 2025 MD 1 FREDERICK MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 473E63 · 1HTEUMML4LH153401
5 393.47A-BDC, 395.8A, 393.9A-LCL Yes
85590042 Aug 19, 2025 GA 3 DARIEN GA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 435E90 · 1HTEUTAN7MH228349
0 — No
85438145 Aug 6, 2025 OH 3 WINDHAM OH
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 415E58 · 1FVACWDT8CDBF2143
2 392.2-SLLS2, 392.16-D No
85149522 Jul 2, 2025 MD 1 DARLINGTON MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 414E36 · 1FVACXCS97HY31241
0 — No
85072368 Jun 26, 2025 NC 3 95
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 465E60 · 3HAMMMMLXJL436985
1 392.16 No
84978268 Jun 12, 2025 MD 1 COLLEGE PARK MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 472E27 · 1FVACWCS77HY33595
2 393.45B2-B-AIR No
84515392 Apr 25, 2025 MD 2 PARKTON MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 435E90 · 1HTEUTAN7MH228349
1 395.8A No
83606778 Jan 8, 2025 NY 2 MOUNT MORRIS NY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 415E58 · 1FVACWDT8CDBF2143
5 395.8A, 393.95F No
83335111 Dec 6, 2024 TN 1 KNOXVILLE TN
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3149041 · 3HAEUMML7NL867570
0 — No
83130982 Nov 12, 2024 MD 2 TALBOT COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1266585 · 3AKJHHDR6PSNW0468
1 392.16AD No
83026209 Oct 24, 2024 NC 3 nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95,
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 7EG5580 · 3ALACWFC5MDMZ1814
3 392.9BA-INACTIVE, 395.24D, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL Yes
82815436 Oct 1, 2024 NC 1 nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95,
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 415E58 · 1FVACWDT8CDBF2143
2 393.95(f), 393.9(a) No
82626350 Sep 9, 2024 TN 1 KNOXVILLE TN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 415E58 · 1FVACWDT8CDBF2143
0 — No
82126976 Jul 16, 2024 MD 2 CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 415E58 · 1FVACWDT8CDBF2143
1 383.23(a)(2) Yes
81653552 May 20, 2024 MD 2 BALTIMORE CITY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 354E74 · 1HTMMAAL57H390046
1 392.2 No
81373314 Apr 16, 2024 MD 2 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 354E74 · 1HTMMAAL57H390046
1 392.16(a) No
81007512 Jan 24, 2024 GA 3 SANDERSVILLE GA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 435E90 · 1HTEUTAN7MH228349
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
80513189 Jan 2, 2024 NC 3 nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95,
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 414E37 · 1FVACWCS77HY33595
0 — No
79918517 Oct 16, 2023 NC 3 nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-s
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 435E90 · 1HTEUTAN7MH228349
0 — No
79692111 Sep 19, 2023 MD 1 FINZEL SCALE HOUSE
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 414E38 · 2FZACGDC46AW60390
2 393.9(a) No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MD25S0006340 Mar 14, 2025 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD22A0875298 Jan 10, 2022 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD21A0794371 May 4, 2021 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC622108
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Oct 25, 2007 MC622108-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA S2298691 91X $750,000 Aug 21, 2017 On file ACTIVE
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA S2298691 34 — Aug 21, 2017 On file ACTIVE
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2001XKTCK52416A17 CARGO — Jun 14, 2017 Aug 21, 2017 REPLACED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2001XKTCK52416A17 CARGO — Jun 14, 2017 Oct 26, 2017 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2001XKTCK47028A16 CARGO — Jun 14, 2016 Jun 14, 2017 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2001XKTCK42300A15 CARGO — Jun 14, 2015 Jun 14, 2016 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2001XKTCK37713A14 CARGO — Jun 14, 2014 Jun 14, 2015 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2001XKTCK32883A13 CARGO — Jun 14, 2013 Jun 14, 2014 CANCELLED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 30UENUN4762 BIPD/Primary — Jun 24, 2007 Aug 21, 2017 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 30MSTL6255 CARGO — May 15, 2007 Jun 14, 2013 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 26, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  2. Oct 19, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Aug 21, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Aug 21, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  5. Jun 16, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Jun 14, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  7. Jun 15, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jun 14, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  9. Jun 16, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Jun 14, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  11. Jun 18, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jun 14, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  13. Jun 14, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Oct 25, 2007
    authority
    GRANTED — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
KNOXVILLE TN TN 2 0
FREDERICA DE DE 1 0
DARIEN GA GA 1 0
SANDERSVILLE GA GA 1 0
ANNAPOLIS MD MD 1 0
BALTIMORE CITY MD 1 0
COLLEGE PARK MD MD 1 0
CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE MD 1 1
DARLINGTON MD MD 1 0
FINZEL SCALE HOUSE MD 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 2 2
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) Hours of Service 2 0
395.8(f)(1) Driver’s record of duty status not current Hours of Service 2 0
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.201(b) Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC

Is TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1015388 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC's safety rating? ▾
TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC had? ▾
38 roadside inspections are on file for TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 7.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC based? ▾
TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 18716 FALLS ROAD, HAMPSTEAD, Maryland 21074. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC622108). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC operate? ▾
TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC self-reports 9 power units and 14 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TOP NOTCH MOVING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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