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AA TOPNOTCH SERVICES LLC
Alamosa, CO
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4284074 · MC 1665853
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1665853 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1665853
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA987192716
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4284074
MC Number
MC-1665853
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 20, 2024
Authority Granted
September 27, 2024
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
19995 E Us Highway 160, Alamosa, CO 81101
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David John Strand
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsIntermodalGrain/FeedUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
72nd 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
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO3
NM2
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRDM962XJH124840 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X15J104741 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X15D851115 | 2 | 1 |
| Reitnouer | Semi-trailer | 4C6FA4827X1100109 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9ND778970 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | 0385101654 | ROCKY FORD CO | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER |
1XPXD49X9ND778970 4C6FA4827X1100109 |
CO CDVX07 CO DBSO77 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 7, 2025 | 0497932836 | MONUMENT CO | I | 10 | 1 | THE JD RUSSELL COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE |
1XP5DB9X15D851115 1GRDM962XJH124840 |
CO DMK021 CO DAZY51 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | 4000P4X9BP | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | BROTHES CONCRETE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REIT |
1XP5DB9X15D851115 4C6FA4827X1100109 |
CO DMK021 CO DBSO77 |
| April 14, 2025 | 3884P2WDCD | ON US HWY 60 2522 FT W OF CURR, NM | II | 4 | 1 | AA TOPNOTCH SERVICES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GDAN |
1XKWDB9X15J104741 1GRDM962XJH124840 |
CO 4284074 CO DAZY51 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| December 16, 2024 | 1467440026 | CENTER CO | III | — | — | CJ WEIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE |
1XKWDB9X15J104741 1GRDM962XJH124840 |
CO DMK020 CO DAZY51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE JD RUSSELL COMPANY | 1 | August 7, 2025 |
| BROTHES CONCRETE | 1 | June 26, 2025 |
| CJ WEIS | 1 | December 16, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 27, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 21, 2026.
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