Top Cargo LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2972398 · Mason, OH 45040 · 4072798888

B

Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Top Cargo LLC (DOT# 2972398) in Mason, Ohio has 144 inspections on record with 195 violations and a 22.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

144 Inspections
22.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
28 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 22.9%
Carrier: 22.9% (33 of 144) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.2%
Carrier: 4.2% (6 of 144) National: 6.4%
32% OOS rate better than 32% of carriers in Ohio
22% crash rate better than 22% of carriers in Ohio

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

195 total violations across 144 inspections
39 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
116
Unsafe Driving
57
Hours of Service
14
Driver Fitness
5
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 32 states
Level 1: 26 (18%) Level 2: 45 (31%) Level 3: 73 (51%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/10/2026 OH 2 0 0
02/27/2026 AR 2 2 0
02/25/2026 AR 3 0 0
02/25/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/07/2026 AR 3 0 0
01/22/2026 NJ 1 0 0
01/12/2026 PA 3 0 0
01/09/2026 IN 3 0 0
01/04/2026 NM 2 0 0
12/28/2025 AR 1 1 0
23-AUG-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
23-AUG-25 CO 0 0 0
10-SEP-24 TX 0 0 0
06-DEC-24 TN 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC862784
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Technology Insurance Company, INC $750 05/12/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 28
Drivers 30
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 02/10/2017
MCS-150 Filed 20260217 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,680,058
Address 7588 Central Park Blvd Ste 306, Mason, OH 45040