TOP NOTCH TREE & EXCAVATING LLC
USDOT 2408000 • 83 GRANT STREET, RAMSEY, NJ, 07446-1105
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,408,000
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
2018253155
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
274,437
Physical Address
83 GRANT STREET, RAMSEY, NJ, 07446-1105
Contact
Phone: 2018253155
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 55.6%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 32.2 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 22.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 15.5 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
82%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
2%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
9
Violations
58
21 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
55.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
22.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
4
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 9 of 9 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 9 inspections
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Violation Summary (58 violations from 9 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHCR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
55.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+32.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
22.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+15.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
6.44vs nat'l 1.80
+4.64 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87170394 | MORRISVILLE PA | PA | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 85861863 | ORANGEBURG NY | NY | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 19 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLDL, 383.51A-SOUT | Yes |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 83124665 | SAUGERTIES NY | NY | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 396.9D2-FTF, 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 81469239 | SUFFERN (DOUBLE YARD) | NY | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 14 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.75(g) | Yes |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 81694378 | SUFFERN (DOUBLE YARD) | NY | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 81304957 | PISCATAWAY SCALE | NJ | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 80048343 | Roadside | NJ | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.11 | No |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 79553991 | SH 17 SB MP 16 | NJ | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 391.41(a), 393.95(a), 393.95(f) | No |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 84933826 | Roadside | NJ | Level 1 | MORBA SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 393.201B, 393.209D, 383.23A2 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
5 total · 80.0% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
4
Crash History (4 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | ROSELAND BORO | I-280 | ...302923 | TOP NOTCH TREE & EXCAVATING LLC |
| Mar 17, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARAMUS BORO | SPRING VALLEY RD | ...410178 | TOP NOTCH TREE & EXCAVATING LLC |
| Jun 24, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ENGLEWOOD CITY | ROUTE 501 | ...410178 | TOP NOTCH TREE & EXCAVATING LLC |
| Sep 24, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...302923 | TOP NOTCH TREE & EXCAVATING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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