TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP
USDOT 1625877 • DBA: TOP-TEN EXPRESS • 2001 N DELANY RD, GURNEE, IL, 60031
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-600068 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT5111833912 | ON FILE | Apr 23, 2024 | May 12, 2025 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM0591425 | ON FILE | Apr 23, 2010 | May 12, 2011 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT5111833912 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT5111833912 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | KOF-PRDWJJCBGB-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2023 | Apr 23, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 060-52-3436 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2022 | Apr 23, 2023 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005027 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2021 | Apr 23, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF000224 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2019 | Apr 23, 2021 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF000224 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2019 | May 19, 2021 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0061943 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2016 | Apr 23, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L15A1063 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2015 | Apr 23, 2016 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000484 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2015 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000372 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2013 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | ALT 12-9-0211 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2012 | Apr 23, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0641864 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2011 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0591424 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2010 | Apr 23, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN553193 | REPLACED | May 1, 2007 | Apr 23, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN553193 | REPLACED | May 1, 2007 | Apr 23, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT5111833912 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2025 | May 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT5111833912 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SUTTON NATIONAL | KOF-PRDWJJCBGB-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT5111833912 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 060-52-3436 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2023 | Apr 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005027 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF000224 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2021 | May 19, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF000224 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2021 | Apr 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0061943 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L15A1063 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2016 | Apr 23, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000484 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000372 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| CANCEL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | ALT 12-9-0211 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2013 | Apr 23, 2013 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641864 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2012 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | IM0591425 | CARGO | May 12, 2011 | May 12, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0591424 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2011 | Apr 23, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN553193 | CARGO | Apr 23, 2010 | Apr 23, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN553193 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2010 | Apr 23, 2010 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC600068 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 |
| MC600068 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2024 |
| MC600068 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2019 |
| MC600068 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2014 |
| MC600068 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2013 |
| MC600068 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2012 |
| MC600068 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 7, 2007 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
24 states • 172 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from latest 100 of 172 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FIS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A2 | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80-TEXTING | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F04 | 395.8F04 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (172 inspections)
Showing 50 of 172
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PADDOCK LAKE | STH 050 WB | ...905080 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Nov 14, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST BRUNSWICK | Rt 535 Secondary Cranbury Road | ...904938 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Sep 23, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...946842 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Sep 18, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Hanover Twp | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...GX8894 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Jul 29, 2025 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SCHAUMBURG | I290 | ...183083 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS |
| Mar 27, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOURBONNAIS TWP | I-57 | ...198326 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS |
| Jan 14, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTAGE | I80 | ...MG8082 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Jan 2, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUBBARD (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 62 | ...NG8656 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Dec 19, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | COLOMA | IH 039 SB | ...694890 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Oct 18, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONEE TWP | I-57 | ...198326 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS |
| Apr 18, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | STAMFORD | 95-S | ...140157 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Feb 21, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGVILLE | STH 013 SB | ...BR7769 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Jan 14, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...226640 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Oct 31, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOHNSON CREEK | IH 094 WB | ...899930 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Oct 24, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BURLINGTON | STH 011 EB | ...160336 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS |
| Aug 17, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WOODRIDGE | WOODWARD AVE | ...563593 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS |
| Jul 9, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 S AT MM 320 | ...GGGG | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Jan 28, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TURTLE | IH 039 NB | ...562485 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Dec 23, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MICHIGAN CITY | 94 | ...295633 | TOP TEN EXPRESS |
| Jun 27, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENFIELD | IH 041 NB | ...563593 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| May 30, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | GA 3 / FIRE TOWER RD | ...N19001 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Oct 12, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLARKSVILLE | I-24 | ...996094 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| May 23, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...BD8737 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP |
| Jan 16, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOURBONNAIS TWP | I-57 | ...160177 | TOP-TEN EXPRESS |
| Dec 16, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events