- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 337 days (since Jun 15, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
TOP WHEELS LLC
TOP WHEELS LLC is a motor carrier based in CHARLOTTE, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3188310. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TOP WHEELS LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 5 drivers, based in Charlotte, NC. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (2) and CA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (37.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Volvo, Fontaine, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 133,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 24, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85626504 | Aug 22, 2025 | GA | 3 | SPARKS GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24, 392.2-INAT | No |
| 85508235 | Aug 12, 2025 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83375397 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83001873 | Oct 24, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9, 393.95A | No |
| 82778872 | Sep 27, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82546124 | Aug 28, 2024 | FL | 2 | SOUTH BAY FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(c), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82209471 | Jul 25, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81856124 | Jun 12, 2024 | PA | 1 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81289470 | Apr 2, 2024 | GA | 1 | TOWNSEND GA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47(a), 393.11(a)(1) | Yes |
| 79921403 | Oct 7, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79819874 | Oct 3, 2023 | SC | 3 | I-20 EB LEXINGTON COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78315669 | Apr 11, 2023 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n | — | 0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2021 | MC132803-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8012216621 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2024 | Jun 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8012216621 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2023 | Aug 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8012216621 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2023 | Sep 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8012216621 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8012216621 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03740216 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 15, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 12, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 20, 2024
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Aug 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 22, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 18, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 15, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 21, 2021
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Oct 25, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 1 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SOUTH BAY FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| SPARKS GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| TOWNSEND GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| I-20 EB LEXINGTON COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC132803
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify TOP WHEELS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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