Freight Carrier · Gurnee, IL

TOP-TEN EXPRESS

2001 N DELANY RD · Gurnee, IL 60031

Authorized: Property
(800) 358-5990 Tap to call
  • MC #600068
  • USDOT #1625877 USDOT Active
  • 98
    Power Units
  • 94
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TOP-TEN EXPRESS is a Gurnee, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 98 truck(s) in their fleet and 94 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-600068 and their USDOT number is 1625877.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/27/2026 · last updated Jun 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name TOP-TEN EXPRESS CORP
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/27/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,138,657 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Home base   Based in Gurnee, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated Jun 9, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 7
    Tow
  • 11
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.78 19 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.32 7 Vehicle Maintenance 4.06 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.05 1

Inspection Summary

  • 115
    Total
  • 75
    Clean
  • 40
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 48 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 1
  • 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 1

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (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 produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
TOP-TEN EXPRESS
2001 N DELANY RD
GURNEE, IL 60031
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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