TOP SHELF TOWING & ROADSERVICE LLC
USDOT 2531509 • 12 MCKEE STREET, MCDONALD, PA, 15057
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-882648 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000291 00 | ON FILE | Jan 4, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000291 00 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000291 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 4, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | CPO1625442 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2024 | Jul 21, 2024 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAM9003189 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2017 | May 1, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3262087 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2015 | Sep 2, 2017 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3262087 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2014 | Jun 12, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000291 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000291 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000291 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | CPO1625442 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2024 | Jul 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAM9003189 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3262087 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2017 | Sep 2, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3262087 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2015 | Jun 12, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-882648 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-882648 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC882648 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2025 |
| MC882648 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 24, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC882648 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 18, 2024 | REVOKED | Jan 13, 2025 |
| MC882648 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 29, 2014 | REVOKED | Jul 29, 2024 |
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
3 states • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 1 | 1 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.1 | Carrier responsibility for inspection/maintenance | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (48 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | ROUTE 0051 N | ...003145 | TOP SHELF TOWING & ROADSERVICE LLC |
| Oct 12, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DRAVOSBURG BOROUGH | ROUTE 0837 N | ...NB6148 | TOP SHELF TOWING & ROADSERVICE LLC |
| Aug 4, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records