TOP FLIGHT TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 2285028 • 7119 HOMESTEAD ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77028
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-780510 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 29, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX003564-01 | ON FILE | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | FBCAT0306900 | ON FILE | Aug 30, 2014 | Aug 22, 2018 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX003564-00 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP18907A | REPLACED | Oct 24, 2018 | May 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP18907A | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2018 | May 29, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP18907A | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2015 | Oct 24, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0306900 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2014 | Aug 30, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 1630762 | REPLACED | May 12, 2014 | Aug 30, 2014 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 1630762 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 1, 2012 | May 12, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX003564-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX003564-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP18907A | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2020 | May 29, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP18907A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP18907A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0306900 | CARGO | Aug 22, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0306900 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2015 | Aug 30, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 1630762 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2014 | Aug 30, 2014 |
| NAMECHG | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 1630762 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2014 | May 12, 2014 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC780510 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2022 |
| MC780510 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2021 |
| MC780510 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2014 |
| MC780510 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 1, 2012 | — | 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
1 state • 85 inspections
Violation Summary (195 violations from 85 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 14 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 6 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 2 | 0 | — | 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:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C1 | Placard not securely affixed or attached | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50B | Steering mechanism defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 2 | 1 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202B | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A4 | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A3 | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.400A | Hazmat labeling on packages | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.203C2 | RQ not on shipping paper | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.504A | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602B | Form and manner of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202A7-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817E | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(c) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(c) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (85 inspections)
Showing 50 of 85
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | E 400 EAST LP S | ...JD9391 | TOP FLIGHT TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC |
| Aug 8, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | 4300 LOCKWOOD DR | ...KK9904 | TOP FLIGHT TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC |
| Feb 26, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT ARTHUR | W 3300 NOT REPORTED | ...JD9391 | TOP FLIGHT TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC |
| Sep 27, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANVEL | 21900 SOUTH FWY | ...GV3918 | TOP FLIGHT TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jan 26, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...A59536 | TOP FLIGHT TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jun 10, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records