TOP SHELF ENERGY LLC

USDOT 2787787 • 609 4TH AVE NE, DEVILS LAKE, ND, 58301

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,787,787
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7016626300
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
33
MCS-150 Mileage
550,000
Physical Address
609 4TH AVE NE, DEVILS LAKE, ND, 58301
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-977538ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC977538MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 10, 2016Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
13.30

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
38
Violations
108
21 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
26.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
10.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
33
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
3
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
4
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 38 of 38 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state38 inspections

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Violation Summary (108 violations from 38 inspections)

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Violation Summary (108 violations from 38 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective608Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC20General/Admin
FMCSR:177.801-LEAKAccepting/transporting HM not prepared in accordance with the regulations. Package has identifiable (without the use of instruments) release of HM to the environ22Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC107.620B-HMAMC10Unknown
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13D3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:178.345-11B1III-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 thermal and remote closure.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13C3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.7B-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection of intermodal equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPASSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.33A-DOperating CMV with obstructed driver view105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
26.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+2.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.84vs nat'l 1.80
+1.04 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 (38 inspections)

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Inspection History (38 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687429291ROSS NDNDLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 27, 202687429934ROSS NDNDLevel 2STEPHENS SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 25, 202687147406WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3UNPUBLISHE FULL TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWG3, 391.41APC, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Feb 14, 202687054338WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR8393.47E, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-OALYes
Nov 6, 202586271801WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 23, 202586137886WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3DRAGON SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG2No
Oct 9, 202586013614WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Oct 2, 202585956617WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3POLARIS IN SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWG3, 396.17C-PINo
Aug 10, 202585455321WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 5, 202585417590TIOGA NDNDLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR9107.620B-HMAMC, 393.11A1-CSURR, 396.17C-PINo
Aug 4, 202585407624WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLEQP, 393.11A1-LLPL, 392.2-SLLEWG3No
Jul 19, 202585269235WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR13393.55E-B, 393.13D3-CSURR, 393.78A-WSYes
Jul 2, 202585121909WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER3393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.55C2-BNo
Jul 2, 202585121822WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2DRAGON PRO SEMI-TRAILER10392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.9A2-CYes
Jun 27, 202585081552STANLEY NDNDLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 16, 202584972735POWERS LAKE NDNDLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1393.55C1-BNo
Jun 9, 202584917169WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR7393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.55C2-B, 393.55E-BYes
Jun 5, 202584920444WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA3, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Apr 29, 202584551288WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9A-LSLI, 393.55E-B, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Apr 21, 202584473172WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWG3No
Apr 14, 202584413969WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3BENNER TAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 1, 202584009510ALAMO NDNDLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Feb 26, 202583991170CARTWRIGHT NDNDLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLML, 396.17C-PINo
Dec 5, 202483331528STANLEY NDNDLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Nov 18, 202483199906TIOGA NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Nov 12, 202483151243WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 1WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.45D-BAALYes
Nov 6, 202483110192STANLEY NDNDLevel 2DRAG MASTE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 2, 202483068378WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55C1-BNo
Jun 28, 202482251723STANLEY NDNDLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Jun 19, 202481980224STANLEY NDNDLevel 2DRAGON SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Jun 2, 202481818081STANLEY NDNDLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER4393.75(a)(3), 393.60(c), 393.55(e)Yes
May 19, 202481717672STANLEY NDNDLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 31, 202481315040ARNEGARD NDNDLevel 3MAC LTTT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Feb 29, 202481035368WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2Yes
Jan 30, 202480786000STANLEY NDNDLevel 1POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER13395.8(a), 392.16-D, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLYes
Jan 28, 202480762738WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47(e), 393.45D-B, 393.55E-BYes
Jan 24, 202480737541WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 7, 202379886201BERTHOLDNDLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

32 total · 31.3% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 19, 2025NDTOW0057TH ST NW...VF8390SHELF TOP
Nov 16, 2025NDTOW000002...WT7719TOP SHELF ENERGY LLC
Feb 8, 2023NDTOW00...214047TOP SHELF ENERGY LLC
Dec 20, 2022NDTOW00...214046TOP SHELF ENERGY LLC
Dec 19, 2022NDTOW00...214043TOP SHELF ENERGY LLC
Jan 26, 2022NDTOW00...AW5640TOP SHELF ENERGY LLC
Nov 13, 2021NDTOW00...KE6911TOP SHELF ENERGY LLC
Sep 24, 2020NDTOW00
Apr 4, 2019NDTOW00
Feb 26, 2019NDTOW00
Dec 12, 2018NDTOW00

Compliance Timeline

11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 19, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 16, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 19, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 26, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 13, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 24, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 4, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 26, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 12, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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