TOP GEAR TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2923968 • 23135 S CEDAR RD, MANHATTAN, IL, 60442
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,923,968
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7735516263
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
MCS-150 Mileage
170,587
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
23135 S CEDAR RD, MANHATTAN, IL, 60442
Contact
Phone: 7735516263
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 31, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-986320 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 3863513-00 | ON FILE | Oct 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA973714494 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2023 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20170804-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2022 | Sep 25, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20170804-02 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2022 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20170804-02 | REPLACED | Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 25, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20170804-01 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20170804-00 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20170804-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2020 | Sep 25, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51426 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51426 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2019 | Jun 17, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSI000045-00 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2018 | Sep 25, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-07360-17 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2017 | Sep 25, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1486408 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2016 | Sep 25, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3863513-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA973714494 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20170804-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20170804-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20170804-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2022 | Sep 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20170804-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20170804-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20170804-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2021 | Sep 25, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51426 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51426 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2020 | Jun 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSI000045-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-07360-17 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2018 | Sep 25, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1486408 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2017 | Sep 25, 2017 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC986320 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2025 |
| MC986320 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 12, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC986320 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2023 |
| MC986320 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2021 |
| MC986320 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2020 |
| MC986320 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 29, 2020 |
| MC986320 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2017 |
| MC986320 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 26, 2016 | REVOKED | May 13, 2024 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
fmcsa-oos-orders
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2024 | Denial of Access | ACTIVE | May 27, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
42%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
36
Violations
85
21 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
30.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
5.6%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
7
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 36 of 36 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 36 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (85 violations from 36 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2RG | 2RG | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLEWG3 | 2-SLLEWG3 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A3 | 75A3 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65F-F | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
30.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+7.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.1 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.36vs nat'l 1.80
+0.56 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 (36 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
18 total · 27.8% OOS
2024-112026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance49 · 17 OOS
Unsafe Driving18 · 1 OOS
Hours of Service12 · 1 OOS
Uncategorized3 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
7
Crash History (7 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERRILLVILLE | I-65 | ...019244 | TOP GEAR TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 1, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEMPLE | S 3800 IH35 | ...348752 | TOP GEAR TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 13, 2022 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSON | I-10 | ...126957 | TOP GEAR TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 2, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GAINESVILLE | MILE 392 I-75 N | ...BZ1889 | TOP GEAR TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 16, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HENRYVILLE | I-65 | ...412401 | TOP GEAR TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 11, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 31, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 31, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 27, 2024
OOSOOS order rescinded
Denial of Access
Mar 20, 2024
OOSOOS order issued
Denial of Access
Sep 25, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 21, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 25, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 23, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 25, 2021
InsuranceInsurance cancel
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 25, 2020
InsuranceInsurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 17, 2020
InsuranceInsurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 25, 2019
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 25, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
Sep 25, 2017
InsuranceInsurance cancel
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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