TOP TIER TRANSPORT LLC
MONTGOMERY, AL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 TIER TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 4338095) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): TODD WATSON (Company officer); BRIAN BUSBIN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 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 · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4338095/ As of: Jul 19, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=35643 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 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 +3 (26 → 29) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +3 (26 → 29) · May 25, 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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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 17, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1694613ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 26 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.69% | 19.23% | — |
| 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 TIER TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in MONTGOMERY, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4338095. 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 29 power units and 29 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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 TIER TRANSPORT LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 26 power units and 26 drivers, based in Montgomery, AL. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TN (4) and AL (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 26 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 26 drivers; Volvo, Wabash National, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 35,643 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–44 power units (±50% of this carrier's 29 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 26 29Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 26 29Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 5, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 22, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 15 | |
| International | 9 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Wabash National | 6 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| Custom Scott | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 |
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 | — | 0.65 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 1.50 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.06 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 3.70 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88392513 | Jul 13, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88335219 | Jul 6, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 88307874 | Jul 1, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88294002 | Jul 1, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88254779 | Jun 26, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Yes |
| 88231743 | Jun 24, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Yes |
| 88231552 | Jun 23, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87954638 | May 26, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87887408 | May 18, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87845268 | May 14, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87823068 | May 12, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87612161 | Apr 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 41APC, 75A3-TAOL, 23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 87533514 | Apr 9, 2026 | AL | 2 | CALERA AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | — | No |
| 87457065 | Apr 1, 2026 | AL | 2 | HANCEVILLE AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87432119 | Mar 26, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-rowan-county,-i-85-northbound |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87389512 | Mar 24, 2026 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E | Yes |
| 87389270 | Mar 23, 2026 | GA | 3 | LAVONIA GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87287638 | Mar 11, 2026 | GA | 3 | VALDOSTA GA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87241566 | Mar 9, 2026 | AL | 2 | OZARK AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55C2-B, 395.24 | No |
| 86953761 | Feb 3, 2026 | AL | 2 | OZARK AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 86857874 | Jan 20, 2026 | TN | 2 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86496658 | Dec 4, 2025 | FL | 3 | HAVANA FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85966187 | Oct 5, 2025 | MO | 2 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 85574376 | Aug 21, 2025 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85317827 | Jul 22, 2025 | AR | 3 | OZARK AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
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| Jan 23, 2025 | MC1694613-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | STU01AL8003 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 17, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | STU01AL8003 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Jan 17, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA991875921 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 24, 2025 | Jan 17, 2026 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA991875921 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 3, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA991875921 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 17, 2025 | Feb 3, 2025 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 17, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Jul 24, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Feb 3, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Jan 23, 2025
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| OZARK AL | AL | 2 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| CALERA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HANCEVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| OZARK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| HAVANA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| LAVONIA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| VALDOSTA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| WILLOW SPRINGS MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC1694613
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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How to verify TOP TIER TRANSPORT 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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