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TOP NOTCH TOWING AND TRANSPORT LLC
Arnold, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2303147 · MC 786466
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-786466 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC786466
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 21260240005
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2303147
MC Number
MC-786466
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 7, 2012
Authority Granted
May 25, 2012
Annual Mileage
197,621 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
833 Clifton Avenue, Arnold, MD 21012
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Carlos Evans
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
1 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD12
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4HT6KDA15776 | 3 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML3NH605597 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GY5HEB94196 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT3DEA94148 | 2 | — |
| 2006 International MH025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMNAAL06H320854 | 1 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | 4571C00014 | ANNAPOLIS MD | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4GY5HEB94196 |
MD 28750TT |
| 393.9A-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TARPSWD | Tires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall on a dual set of tires. | Tires | ||||||||
| June 27, 2026 | 4571C00003 | ANNAPOLIS MD | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4HT6KDA15776 |
MD 21756TT |
| January 13, 2026 | 3259C00603 | BALTIMORE MD | I | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML3NH605597 |
MD 18517TT |
| August 28, 2025 | 4558C00033 | ANNAPOLIS MD | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT3DEA94148 |
MD 21769TT |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| August 28, 2025 | 4564C00015 | SEVERNA PARK MD | I | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML3NH605597 |
MD 18517TT |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 28, 2025 | 4558C00032 | SEVERNA PARK MD | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4GY5HEB94196 |
MD 28750TT |
| June 11, 2025 | 4558C00011 | SEVERNA PARK MD | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4HT6KDA15776 |
MD 21756TT |
| August 29, 2024 | 4560000251 | ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD | I | 2 | 2 | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMNAAL06H320854 |
MD 18900TT |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | OOSInoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 28, 2024 | 4560000249 | ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD | I | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML3NH605597 |
MD 18517TT |
| August 28, 2024 | 4551000319 | ANNE ARUNDEL CO P.D., MD | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT3DEA94148 |
MD 21769TT |
| 393.24A | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 11, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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