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TOP TRANSPORT INC
Lebanon, TN
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
27.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 17.2% of 29 driver inspections — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1743232 · MC 641920
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2008
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-641920 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Texas Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
27.3% OOS · 49 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
27.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 17.2% of 29 driver inspections — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on February 28, 2020; first granted May 6, 2008 (18 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 17.2% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 46.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 49 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC641920
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BBRCXLTTN011500_060803_01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1743232
MC Number
MC-641920
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 29, 2008
Authority First Granted
May 6, 2008
Authority Reinstated
February 28, 2020
Annual Mileage
1,445,252 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1038 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon, TN 37090
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Karnaukhov Nick
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
49
Driver Inspections
29
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance37
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate17.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate46.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (26.0pp higher)
27.3% of 44 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 44 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 44 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 44 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 44 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| July 22, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY11
IA4
IL4
MO4
GA3
TN3
and 11 more states
Fleet & Equipment (48)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~23
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Car Hauler
20
Truck
15
Chassis / Incomplete
10
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG3DV1NHNG9406 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1641PG780707 | 6 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXLP9X6KD617356 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1645KG249101 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X8RD611549 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1645LG399601 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1645RG932801 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAEDV7LPLF8527 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5NC9EJ8FN190628 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9EJ0NN297155 | 3 | — |
Show all 48 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA144XEG521701 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1640PG785901 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG1EN164474 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG4EN164470 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1441EG521702 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1441EG522705 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1449EG521706 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1648PG809801 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAEDV6PPNN9541 | 2 | 1 |
| Boydston | — | 1B9FC4523NP275354 | 1 | — |
| Not yet decoded | Semi-trailer | 1B9FC4524JP275132 | 1 | — |
| Boyd | Semi-trailer | 1B9FC4527NP275356 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSLP9X6ND825980 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSLP9X8ND825978 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X6RD611548 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXLP9X0JD478887 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXLP9X2LD661288 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXLP9X6KD261989 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXLP9X7LD628030 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXLP9X9LD661286 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG1EN164488 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG2EN164466 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG3EN164461 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG6EN164468 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG8EN164469 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9EH9MN273996 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1444EG521807 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1445EG521802 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1447LG424601 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1448LG297101 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1449EG522807 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1643MG502001 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1643RG914801 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1644KG161401 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1644KG179901 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1647MG535101 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAEBGXGPHA8472 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAEDVXLPLU7946 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (49)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | S197003832 | WILLIAMSBURG KY | II | 2 | — | TOP TRANSPORT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR COTTRELL |
5KKHAEDVXLPLU7946 5E0AA1643MG502001 |
TN W3534HY TN 692520T |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 8, 2026 | 5009390057 | I-64, IL | III | — | — | OLYMPIC TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXL49X8RD611549 5E0AA1645RG932801 |
KY 010669A KY G5X565 |
| July 24, 2026 | W126001249 | NEW CAMBRIA MO | II | 2 | 1 | NO BOUNDRIES AUTO LOGISTICS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXLP9X2LD661288 5E0AA1644KG179901 |
TN W3220HY TN 692527T |
| 393.87A-FPLR | OOSFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 7690001368 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | 4 | 1 | TOP TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK COTTRELL |
4V5RC9EH9MN273996 5E0AA1647MG535101 |
TN W3632HY TN 692521T |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | 000P13RQKL | I 29 N, IA | III | — | — | TOP TRANSPORT INC. | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR COTTRELL |
5KKHAEDVXLPLU7946 5E0AA1643MG502001 |
TN W3534HY TN 692520T |
| March 2, 2026 | 5012460006 | 57, IL | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXLP9X6KD617356 5E0AA1645KG249101 |
KY 007376A KY L6X121 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 28, 2026 | 000P16DM4H | WB HWY 20, EPWORTH, IA | III | 6 | 1 | NISSAN SMYRNA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXLP9X9LD661286 5E0AA1447LG424601 |
TN W3633HY TN 692526T |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| January 31, 2026 | I033KM0003 | SMYRNA TN | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXLP9X6KD617356 5E0AA1645KG249101 |
KY 007376A KY L6X121 |
| January 9, 2026 | SPB3090862 | NORTH HUDSON NY | III | 5 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXL49X8RD611549 5E0AA1645RG932801 |
KY 010669A KY G5X565 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | W102007350 | MAYVIEW MO | II | 3 | — | MULTIPLE SHIPPERS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR COTTRELL |
5KKHAEDV7LPLF8527 5E0AA1645LG399601 |
KY 007379A CA 4SZ5854 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| RPM | 2 | February 14, 2025 |
| OLYMPIC TRANSPORT | 1 | August 8, 2026 |
| NO BOUNDRIES AUTO LOGISTICS | 1 | July 24, 2026 |
| NISSAN SMYRNA | 1 | February 28, 2026 |
| FORD | 1 | November 4, 2025 |
| NO BOUNDARIES AUTO LOGISTICS | 1 | September 23, 2025 |
| LMR NISSAN | 1 | September 11, 2025 |
| VOLKSWAGEN CHATTANOOGA PLANT 6C | 1 | July 20, 2025 |
| DELORES HAMBY | 1 | June 4, 2025 |
| MIDLOTHIAN AUTO PARK | 1 | May 9, 2025 |
| VPC BRUNSWICK-INVENTORY TRANSFER | 1 | April 22, 2025 |
| CHEVROLET | 1 | April 4, 2025 |
10 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 19, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 28, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 12, 2019 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| November 18, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
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