TOP OF THE LINE GRADING
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 42.9% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TOP OF THE LINE GRADING (USDOT 2939196) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Inactive Blockers: • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering. Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 42.9% vs peer 0.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2939196/ As of: Aug 30, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · C
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 57/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · C
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 57/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 42.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=276193 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.
Recent changes
- Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 40% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TOP OF THE LINE GRADING had 5 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 40.0%, which is above the national average of 19.3%.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in AL (5 stops).
40.0% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (18.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Strg, Peterbilt, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 276,193 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change
Record Changes
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Status ACTIVE INACTIVEFMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (8 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Jun 16, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84968928 | Jun 16, 2025 | AL | 2 | WETUMPKA AL |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83825115 | Feb 10, 2025 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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3 | 393.9, 393.95A, 393.55C1 | No |
| 83000792 | Oct 25, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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5 | 393.75C, 393.11, 390.21TC | No |
| 82814712 | Oct 2, 2024 | AL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82732436 | Sep 23, 2024 | AL | 2 | al-roadside---us-78---eb |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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4 | 393.51, 396.17(c), 393.11 | Yes |
| 82127736 | Jul 16, 2024 | AL | 3 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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0 | — | No |
| 82127604 | Jul 15, 2024 | AL | 2 | al-roadside---us-78---eb |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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5 | 393.11, 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(1) | No |
| 82127493 | Jul 15, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81813957 | Jun 7, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75(c), 393.60(d) | Yes |
| 81419901 | Apr 22, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
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2 | 393.11, 393.9(a) | No |
| 79753984 | Sep 26, 2023 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79531301 | Aug 29, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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6 | 393.75(g), 393.75(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 78726692 | May 25, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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2 | 390.21T(b), 393.75(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0003634528 | Mar 30, 2023 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 8 | 2 |
| WETUMPKA AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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