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TOP SHELF BUS SERVICE LLC
DBA: Top Shelf Bus
Union, MO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3146425 · MC 102366
Active
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-102366 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC102366
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3146425
MC Number
MC-102366
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
April 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 8, 2018
Authority Reinstated
May 15, 2024
Annual Mileage
66,506 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1 Chad Lane, Union, MO 63084
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Allen Elbert
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO4
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT0CDBK9976 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2025 | W140001025 | DES PERES MO | I | 4 | 2 | SELF | Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT0CDBK9976 |
MO 0AA29A |
| 383.25A5I | OOSLearner's Permit (CLP) - Failing to have a passenger endorsement | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| May 15, 2024 | 3725000678 | ST. LOUIS MO | I | 8 | 4 | CARRIER | Motor Coach |
TEMSA SKOD |
NLTRPPR77C1000049 |
MO 8AA10C |
| 393.62-BENM | OOSBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.62-BENM | OOSBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.62-BENM | OOSBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.62-BENM | OOSBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 22, 2024 | T021900116 | WASHINGTON MO | V | — | — | CARRIER | Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT0CDBK9976 |
MO 0AA29A |
| March 22, 2024 | T021900114 | WASHINGTON MO | V | 1 | — | CARRIER | Bus |
CHEVROLET |
1GB6G2A67A1102786 |
MO 2C60A0 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 22, 2024 | T021900115 | WASHINGTON MO | V | — | — | CARRIER | Bus |
FORD |
1FDGF5GY7CEB86161 |
MO 8AA04C |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| March 18, 2024 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| January 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 23, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2023 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| January 9, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2022 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| March 28, 2022 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 14, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 1, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 22, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 27, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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