TOPEX INC
USDOT 3523490 • 5104 MANN DR UNIT B, RINGWOOD, IL, 60072
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1170395 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 30, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943883826 | ON FILE | Nov 24, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943883826 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 2022 | Dec 13, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA962690814 | REPLACED | Oct 20, 2022 | Oct 20, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA962690814 | REPLACED | Oct 20, 2022 | Nov 24, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 943883826 | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 2020 | Nov 24, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 943883826 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2020 | Oct 20, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA962690814 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943883826 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 13, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 943883826 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2022 | Nov 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA962690814 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2022 | Nov 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943883826 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 943883826 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1170395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2022 |
| MC1170395 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 16, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (24 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DEERFIELD | USH 012 EB | ...226420 | TOPEX INC |
| Jan 29, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WORTH TWP | I-294 N/B | ...194837 | TOPEX INC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records