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TOPEX INC
Ringwood, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3523490 · MC 1170395
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1170395 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
21.4% OOS · 34 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1170395
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA881351860
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3523490
MC Number
MC-1170395
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 18, 2020
Authority Granted
December 16, 2020
Annual Mileage
134,025 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
5104 Mann Dr Unit B, Ringwood, IL 60072
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Miroslav Topalski
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
21.4% of 28 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
65th 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
9 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN7
IL6
WI4
AR2
GA2
MO2
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (30)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
17
Tractor
12
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ6JN887468 | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXCN546297 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0625TJ800306 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627TJ800307 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0622KB161845 | 3 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621FK244588 | 3 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623KK140310 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4LSLP7158 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN215387 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629TJ800308 | 2 | — |
Show all 30 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XFK244587 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2NSNG5899 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSNG5891 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5LN226420 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9RN631415 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXKN216318 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR2HLHN8695 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622VT817752 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0620TJ800309 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627KK139436 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534L3819001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538EG026912 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4PSNY7975 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7LR227614 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9LR227338 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXLR227672 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1RS259063 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RS259185 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6KN207521 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ5GN936264 | 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 (34)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2026 | 1007010763 | MONROE COUNTY MS | II | 1 | 1 | QUAD GRAPHICS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2NSNG5899 1GR1P0625TJ800306 |
IL P1292857 IL 1008806ST |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 2, 2026 | 8390000724 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | II | 1 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR3PSNY7966 3H3V532K1RS259063 |
IL P1369568 TN 432598T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | 0410000940 | HARLEYVILLE SC | I | 9 | 3 | TAMA USA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8NSNG5891 1GRAP0623KK140310 |
IL P1297958 IL 658163ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | W210001850 | JOPLIN MO | I | 4 | 1 | TRAFFI MEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXKN216318 1GR1P0627TJ800307 |
IL P1076108 IL 1008807ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 17, 2026 | FT79001285 | BISMARCK ND | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR2HLHN8695 1GR1A0622VT817752 |
IL P1055471 IL 1072087ST |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | 5009400002 | I-57 NB, IL | III | — | — | MENARD'S | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH9RN631415 1GR1P0629TJ800308 |
IL P1340154 IL 1008808ST |
| June 24, 2026 | 5009950098 | I-74, IL | III | — | — | RJS LOGISTICS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4PSNY7975 1GR1P0625TJ800306 |
IL SPG321689 IL 1008806ST |
| May 5, 2026 | 0343004213 | ANDERSON SC | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2NSNG5899 1GRAA0622KB161845 |
IL P1292857 IL 972726ST |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | 1273001307 | TOWNSEND GA | III | 1 | — | AJM PACKAGING CORP. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4LSLP7158 1GR1P0625TJ800306 |
IL P932723 IL 1008806ST |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 8, 2026 | 1028900561 | CHESTERTON IN | III | 1 | — | BLUR TRITON BRANDS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8NSNG5891 3H3V532K1RS259063 |
IL P1297958 TN 432598T |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CARGILL | 2 | October 2, 2024 |
| QUAD GRAPHICS INC | 1 | October 30, 2026 |
| TAMA USA INC | 1 | August 28, 2026 |
| TRAFFI MEX | 1 | August 27, 2026 |
| MENARD'S | 1 | July 23, 2026 |
| RJS LOGISTICS INC | 1 | June 24, 2026 |
| AJM PACKAGING CORP. | 1 | May 4, 2026 |
| BLUR TRITON BRANDS INC | 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| WINPAK PORTION PACKAGING INC | 1 | March 31, 2026 |
| MERNARDS | 1 | February 23, 2026 |
| REFRESCO BEVERAGES US INC | 1 | February 13, 2026 |
| OAK HOUSE BAKERY | 1 | February 12, 2026 |
14 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 25, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 16, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 16, 2020 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Sentry Select Insurance Company |
| October 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY |
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