CHARLEY TOPPINO & SONS INC
KEY WEST, FL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 2.11 vs 1.80 national (+0.31).
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHARLEY TOPPINO & SONS INC (USDOT 909816) 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 Officer(s): JOHN TOPPINO (Company officer); RICHARD TOPPINO (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 2.11 vs 1.80 national (+0.31). On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/909816/ As of: Jul 18, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=34966 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 37 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 21.05% | — |
| 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
CHARLEY TOPPINO & SONS INC is a motor carrier based in KEY WEST, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 909816. 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 28 power units and 13 drivers, with 37 roadside inspections on file. 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.
CHARLEY TOPPINO & SONS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 28 power units and 13 drivers, based in Key West, FL. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in FL (20 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.1% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 28 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Peterbilt, Western Star, and Dakota mfg are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 34,966 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–42 power units (±50% of this carrier's 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 19 | 4 | 21.1% | Jun 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.33 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 9.50 | 10 | — | 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 (37 rows) View all 37 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88186915 | Jun 17, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87874987 | May 14, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87390800 | Mar 23, 2026 | FL | 3 | ISLAMORADA FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87390610 | Mar 23, 2026 | FL | 2 | ISLAMORADA FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87170759 | Feb 26, 2026 | FL | 2 | ISLAMORADA FL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 396.17C-PI, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Yes |
| 84536103 | Apr 21, 2025 | FL | 2 | MARATHON FL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84446651 | Apr 15, 2025 | FL | 1 | KEY WEST FL |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.43D-B, 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| 84369850 | Apr 7, 2025 | FL | 2 | KEY WEST FL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.9A-LHLI, 396.3A1-OAL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 84058844 | Mar 3, 2025 | FL | 3 | KEY WEST FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2SLTRS | No |
| 84010485 | Feb 27, 2025 | FL | 3 | CUDJOE KEY FL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83881658 | Feb 13, 2025 | FL | 2 | KEY LARGO FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 83762861 | Jan 30, 2025 | FL | 2 | KEY WEST FL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 83759599 | Jan 29, 2025 | FL | 2 | BIG PINE KEY FL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-F, 393.30-B | Yes |
| 83757629 | Jan 29, 2025 | FL | 1 | KEY WEST FL |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.30-B, 393.95F, 393.75B-TFV | No |
| 83175639 | Nov 13, 2024 | FL | 2 | NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LSML | Yes |
| 83175251 | Nov 13, 2024 | FL | 2 | NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST FL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 82366068 | Aug 7, 2024 | FL | 3 | KEY WEST FL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 82308626 | Jul 31, 2024 | FL | 3 | KEY WEST FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 82208210 | Jul 19, 2024 | FL | 2 | ISLAMORADA FL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82973004 | Jun 19, 2024 | FL | 3 | SUMMERLAND KEY FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 81909843 | Jun 13, 2024 | FL | 3 | KEY WEST FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81665309 | May 15, 2024 | FL | 3 | SUMMERLAND KEY FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81428642 | Apr 18, 2024 | FL | 3 | SUMMERLAND KEY FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81089653 | Mar 6, 2024 | FL | 2 | SUMMERLAND KEY FL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.82DUMT, 393.78A-WS, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 80737606 | Jan 24, 2024 | FL | 2 | KEY WEST FL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.100B-C | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL8712153708 | Jul 11, 2018 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8534283806 | Oct 28, 2016 | FL | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL7606570406 | Sep 15, 2006 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL7146390304 | May 19, 2004 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEY WEST FL | FL | 10 | 3 |
| ISLAMORADA FL | FL | 4 | 1 |
| SUMMERLAND KEY FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
| KEY WEST | FL | 2 | 2 |
| MARATHON | FL | 2 | 0 |
| NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST FL | FL | 2 | 1 |
| BIG PINE KEY FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| CUDJOE KEY FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| KEY LARGO FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| MARATHON FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 107.601 | Failing to register with PHMSA prior to transporting hazardous materials requiring HM registration. | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 172.602(a) | Emergency Response information not complete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
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