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TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC
5109 N EAST RIVER RD UNIT 3K, CHICAGO, IL, 60656
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Due-diligence certificate
1
Power Units
2
Drivers
1
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Not Rated
Safety Rating
12
Inspections
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Public record
5 events tracked · latest Aug 10, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 5
- Aug 10, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jun 18, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jun 24, 2025Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jun 23, 2025Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Oct 15, 2024Crash reported (no fatalities).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameTOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC
DOT Number2251820
MC Number805950
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationChicago, Illinois
Added11/29/2011
MCS-15005/01/2026
Contact Details
PhoneSign in to view
EmailSign in to view
Physical Address5109 N EAST RIVER RD UNIT 3K, CHICAGO, IL, 60656
Mailing Address5109 N EAST RIVER RD UNIT 3K, CHICAGO, IL, 60656
Other Companies at This Address
Address5109 N EAST RIVER RD UNIT 3K, CHICAGO, IL 60656
5
Others here
6
Distinct phones
2
Active
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAVO HAULING INC | 4476813 | Sign in | Active |
| TOP NOTCH CARRIERS INC this company | 2251820 | Sign in | Active |
| BIZON CO | 2789297 | Sign in | Inactive |
| DREAM HAULING INC | 2924097 | Sign in | Inactive |
| GLOBAL FREIGHT LOGISTICS INC | 2310306 | Sign in | Inactive |
| UZB LOGISTICS INC | 2724015 | Sign in | Inactive |
Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC805950
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating13 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .77 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 3.33 · 2 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage1,100,000 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
2
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
2
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingNot Rated
Total Crashes (24-mo)1
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS25.0% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Insurance
Amount$750,000
Type91X
Effective05/12/2025
CompanySIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #NNFTK7314584
Last checked09/22/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet1 units
Drivers2
Mileage1,100,000 mi
Operating13 years
MCS-15005/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)1
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away1
Driver Inspections
Total8
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total4
Out of Service1
OOS Rate25.0%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
6 · 2 OOS -
2024
14 · 2 OOS =
2025
2 · 0 OOS ▼
2026
2 · 0 OOS =
Crashes
2023
1 crash -
2024
1 crash =
2025
0 crashes ▼
2026
0 crashes =
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Aug 2026, 6 inspections, 0 resulted in out-of-service (0% OOS rate).
Clean, no out-of-service violations in the last 24 months.
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (2)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2024 | NOT LISTED | TX | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | Dry | Dark - Lighted |
| 11/01/2023 | ALGONQUIN | IL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
1 roadside violations across 6 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (24)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2026 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | MCRAE AR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/18/2026 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/24/2025 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/23/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/26/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH35 NB N. FM 2115 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/16/2024 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | HOPE AR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/09/2024 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/08/2024 | UT | Driver-Only (Level III) | WENDOVER UT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/28/2024 | MS | Walk-Around (Level II) | LUCEDALE SCALE US 98 WEST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/13/2024 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/12/2024 | TN | Walk-Around (Level II) | KNOX COUNTY SCALES EB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/05/2024 | MN | Full (Level I) | FOREST LAKE MN | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/24/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | TERRE HAUTE IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/23/2024 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | VAN BUREN AR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/20/2024 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | MARION AR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/28/2024 | KY | Full (Level I) | LONDON | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/09/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/30/2024 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | HEMPSTEAD CO (HOPE WEST STN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/19/2023 | UT | Driver-Only (Level III) | WENDOVER PORT OF ENTRY EASTBOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/14/2023 | OK | Full (Level I) | SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/25/2023 | MO | Full (Level I) | JOPLIN MO | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/13/2023 | MO | Full (Level I) | JOPLIN MO | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/26/2023 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2023 | WY | Driver-Only (Level III) | GILLETTE POE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections7
HOS Compliance
1 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
2 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943407150 | $750,000 | 11/12/2020 | 05/12/2022 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55139 00 | $750,000 | 11/12/2019 | 11/12/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN204462 | $750,000 | 11/12/2016 | 11/12/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03479-15 | $750,000 | 11/12/2015 | 11/12/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03479-14 | $750,000 | 11/12/2014 | 09/01/2015 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0531113 | $750,000 | 11/12/2013 | 11/12/2014 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0531112 | $750,000 | 11/12/2012 | 11/12/2013 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-27-44-0000 | $750,000 | 09/01/2015 | 09/01/2015 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-27-44-0000 | $750,000 | 09/01/2015 | 10/02/2015 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03479-14 | $750,000 | 09/01/2015 | 11/12/2015 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA968565771 | $750,000 | 05/12/2023 | 05/12/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943407150 | $1,000,000 | 05/12/2022 | 05/12/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP83786A | $1,000,000 | 05/12/2022 | 05/12/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP83786A | $1,000,000 | 05/12/2022 | 05/25/2023 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC805950 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/19/2012 | - | - |
| MC805950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/16/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/08/2019 |
| MC805950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/16/2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/10/2015 |
| MC805950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/16/2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/31/2014 |
| MC805950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/16/2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/13/2013 |
| MC805950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/08/2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/29/2015 |
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