TOP EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2575866 • 3313 ORANGE GROVE AVE, NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA, 95660
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-902357 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 16, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9041515 | ON FILE | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP48723A | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2019 | May 30, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP48723A | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2019 | May 1, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 372411001 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-015191 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2017 | Apr 15, 2018 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-014377 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-013605 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2015 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-013605 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2015 | Aug 22, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9041515 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP48723A | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2022 | May 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP48723A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 372411001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-015191 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-014377 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2017 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-013605 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-013605 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2015 | Aug 22, 2015 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC902357 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2018 |
| MC902357 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2017 |
| MC902357 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2016 |
| MC902357 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2015 |
| MC902357 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 15, 2015 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
26 states • 208 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from latest 100 of 208 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 8 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 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 (208 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | MO | — | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | — | TOP EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 4, 2025 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | Proviso Twp | CERMAK RD | ...622967 | TOP EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 6, 2024 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | +47.1172 -104.7038 | ...905262 | TOP EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 15, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEBSTER | SB I-35 MP 69 | ...945768 | TOP EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 4, 2023 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IR80 mm290el | ...FH6635 | TOP EXPRESS LLC |
| May 20, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEROY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 0090 | ...566342 | TOP EXPRESS LLC, |
| Apr 13, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANSTON | I-80 MP 13.14 | ...963004 | TOP EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 5, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 S / FLIPPEN RD | ...53ESFK | TOP EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 1, 2020 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2017 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records