VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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TOP TIER TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 4338095 · MC1694613 · EIN 99-2846663 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1467 FURNACE ST, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104
(334) 414-5527 · TODD WATSON
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 29.4% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
29 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 465
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy STU01AL8003 · eff 01/17/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance199 pts
Vehicle Maintenance161 pts
Unsafe Driving66 pts
Driver Fitness39 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 84 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
AL15
TN6
GA2
LA1
KY1
IA1
SC1
MD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.00 | 2.05 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.45 | 1.49 | ≈82–89% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.48 | 0.49 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.25 | 4.08 | ≈46–50% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 63% · False log / RODS 21% · Log / ELD device 16% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Spartanburg County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Spartanburg County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 50% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (1 OOS) · Brakes 15%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 10 inspections, 5 violations, 3 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
395.8E-HOSPDELDT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.088).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
393.9A-LSLIWR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.188).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 44 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer18 truck
Company profile
Officer
TODD WATSON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
2024-12-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 23 carriers
Shares identifiers with 23 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC | 2544514 | 8 VINs | strong |
| UNIVERSITY CORP | 200236 | 6 VINs | strong |
| AUTO-RAIN SUPPLY INC | 1045266 | officer | strong |
| BI-MART CORPORATION | 26519 | officer | strong |
| BUSBIN & WATSON TRUCKING LLC | 2039368 | officer, phone | strong |
| GATOR OFFICE FURNITURE WAREHOUSE INC | 1355351 | officer | strong |
| SPLASH SALES LLC | 2406708 | officer | strong |
| TODD'S CUSTOM WOODWORKS LLC | 3385963 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: AUTO-RAIN SUPPLY INC (USDOT 1045266, 2002).
Activity history (recent)
05/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2026)
01/17/2026 — Insurance filed — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy STU01AL8003
01/17/2026 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA991875921
07/24/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA991875921
02/03/2025 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA991875921
01/23/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/23/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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