Top Gear Carriers Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Barrington, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 10 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 10 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 67% | 86% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 69% | 87% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 84% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 45% | 78% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2025 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 1.61 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.20 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1.45 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.23 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 15 states. Top state NC accounts for 15% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 100%.
+10 other states with fewer inspections
| Driver Fitness |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| FL |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | 39222AD | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 3939ALSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 3922C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 3922LV | Lane Restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 38351ALCDLRSWD | License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV | Driver Fitness | — |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |