TOP ROAD EXPRESS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TOP ROAD EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3515923) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3515923/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 1.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 35% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=22579 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +10 (35 → 45) · Jul 17, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +3 (45 → 48) · Jul 17, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
2 active liability policies
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.
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InsuranceTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 31, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1165308ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 114 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 113 | 113 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.54% | 15.93% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TOP ROAD EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in AURORA, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3515923. 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 45 power units and 48 drivers, with 114 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TOP ROAD EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 35 power units and 45 drivers, based in Aurora, IL. Across 90 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.9% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
90 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (19) and UT (12), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 35 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 45 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 22,579 ACTIVE carriers operating 22–68 power units (±50% of this carrier's 45 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 45 48FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 35 45FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 24 | 6 | 25.0% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 9 | 5 | 55.6% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Mar 7, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | May 9, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 11, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 8, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 27, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 93 | |
| Utility | 80 | |
| Great Dane | 13 | |
| International | 7 | |
| Wabash National | 7 | |
| Volvo | 6 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 0.27 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | — | 8.30 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | — | 6.95 | 7 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (114 rows) View all 114 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88414029 | Jul 15, 2026 | CT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88427650 | Jul 14, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88375359 | Jul 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 88353235 | Jul 7, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 88322592 | Jul 3, 2026 | AZ | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 88280224 | Jun 29, 2026 | WV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88183706 | Jun 17, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.67C7V-F | No |
| 88146412 | Jun 15, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 88048906 | Jun 3, 2026 | AZ | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88028284 | Jun 1, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87998889 | May 28, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 87966394 | May 27, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLED | Yes |
| 87890632 | May 16, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 87830690 | May 12, 2026 | AR | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.45D-B | No |
| 87821918 | May 12, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87835818 | May 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87806755 | May 9, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87794638 | May 8, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60E | No |
| 87763682 | May 4, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TE2IV-D, 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87723180 | Apr 29, 2026 | MO | 2 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 9A-LSLI, 9A-LTSIR | No |
| 87729753 | Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87726112 | Apr 28, 2026 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87687441 | Apr 27, 2026 | PA | 3 | UPPER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP PA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 2-SLL, 2-SLLML | No |
| 87687085 | Apr 26, 2026 | AR | 2 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 75A3-TAOL, 45D-B | Yes |
| 87495737 | Apr 3, 2026 | NM | 3 | I40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA601500900X | Feb 9, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4252500685 | Oct 8, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2023 | MC1165308-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jan 23, 2023 | MC1165308 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Oct 12, 2022 | MC1165308-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173747-00 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 31, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA870794497 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 9, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA870794497 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05124 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 8, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05124 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05124 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2025 | Feb 7, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05124 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2025 | Feb 7, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA961729391 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2023 | Sep 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA961729391 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 20, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA961729391 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2022 | Feb 27, 2023 | NAME CHANGED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA961729391 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2022 | Jan 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 23, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2026
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Mar 31, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 10, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026insuranceCANCEL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 7, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 7, 2023
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Dec 4, 2023
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Dec 4, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 4, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 27, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 23, 2023
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Jan 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 4 | 0 |
| BRIGHAM CITY UT | UT | 4 | 1 |
| ECHO UT | UT | 4 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 3 | 1 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 2 | 1 |
| SANDERS AZ | AZ | 2 | 1 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | 2 | 2 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1165308
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify TOP ROAD EXPRESS INC
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- 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.
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