TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 3497826 • 1 KINGSWOOD DR UNIT 200, HAMMONDS PLAINS, NS, B4B 0P4
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-816209 | REVOKED | Jan 23, 2017 | Jan 23, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA | BIPD/Primary | RMBA 38326019 | ON FILE | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2027393 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 05 CBC 0912704 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2020 | Oct 5, 2022 |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | BIPD/Primary | 82896 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2013 | Jan 13, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA | RMBA 38326019 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2025 | Oct 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2027393 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 05 CBC 0912704 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | 82896 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2017 | Jan 13, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-816209 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC816209 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC816209 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 21, 2013 | REVOKED | Jan 23, 2017 |
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
22 states • 439 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from latest 100 of 439 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 26 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F5-HOSM | 395.8F5-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRDC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHTC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 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 (439 inspections)
Showing 50 of 439
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIDDEFORD | I 95 SB | ...828862 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 28, 2025 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PITTSFIELD | I 95 | ...287274 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 26, 2025 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARATUNK | 637 US RTE 201 RD | ...901160 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 17, 2024 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIDNEY | I 95 SB | ...018323 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 11, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARMINGTON | 84-E | ...826971 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 23, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW CUMBERLAND BOROUGH | INTERSTATE 0083 N | ...215837 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 21, 2024 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRYSTAL | I 95 | ...898451 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 8, 2024 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORWALK | 95-S | ...656661 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITAKERS | 95 | ...KZ6764 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITAKERS | 95 | ...KZ6764 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC |
| May 3, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BALTO BELTWAY | ...324712 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records