HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4309761-top-gear-freight-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
TOP GEAR FREIGHT LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
MC1679637: Common carrier revocation pending
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (908) 421-4386, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1805348 or MC1679637.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1679637 | Primary | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy DRPNJ100423 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 25, 2026 | Cancelled May 31, 2026 |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 4 · New Jersey avg 22.1%
3 of 8 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | NY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | MD | 1 | 4 | No |
| Jan 23, 2026 | CT | 2 | 5 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | CT | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2025 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 12, 2025 | CT | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2025 | MD | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2025 | VA | 3 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The New Jersey average covers 63,084 vehicle and 96,072 driver inspections of all New Jersey-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 15 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 1 | 42.9% | 10.2% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | 35.7% | 73.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | 6.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 2 | 0 |
| License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVE | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2IIIELDSDN | 1 | 0 |
| Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Paramus, NJ | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 4309761 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1805348, MC1679637 |
| Legal name | TOP GEAR FREIGHT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 90,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 15, 2024 · 2 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 11, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
Questions about TOP GEAR FREIGHT LLC
What does TOP GEAR FREIGHT LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for TOP GEAR FREIGHT LLC (MC1805348, MC1679637), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about TOP GEAR FREIGHT LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking TOP GEAR FREIGHT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4309761. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (908) 421-4386, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1805348 or MC1679637, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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