TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP
98-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Gurnee, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1625877
- MC
- MC600068
- Based
- Gurnee, IL
- Contact
- 8003585990 · safety@toptenexpress.com
What this carrier is
TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Gurnee, IL. Operating footprint: 98 power units, 94 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC600068 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, building materials, beverages, and paper products.
Fleet composition on file: 63 owned tractors, 37 owned trailers, 35 term-leased tractors, 92 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 165 motor carriers operating 98 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 45 | 61.51 | 73.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 31 | 27.93 | 111.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.16 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 83 | 120.02 | 69.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 3.31 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 98-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1625877: 171 inspections across 24 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 8, 2026 in MO.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 38 |
| Hours-of-Service | 24 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 71 |
| Total violations | 134 (24 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 12 reportable crashes , 9 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Dec 8, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, building materials, beverages, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 165 peer carriers operating 98 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 119 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 8 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 134 violations, 12 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 98 power units on file.
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