Top-Ten Express Corp
USDOT 1625877 · MC-600068 · Gurnee, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Top-Ten Express Corp (dba Top-Ten Express) is a company based in Gurnee, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 98 power units and 94 drivers, which ranks it #471 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 114 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 18.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 1 fatality, 11 tow-away), or 12.2 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Top-Ten Express Corp |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Top-Ten Express |
| USDOT number | 1625877 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-600068 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2001 N Delany Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031 |
| Phone | (800) 358-5990 |
| First registered | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1625877.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 63 | 35 | 0 |
| Trailers | 37 | 92 | 0 |
- 0.96 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 5,138,657 miles reported for 2025 – about 52,435 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 44% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 94 CDL drivers; 62 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 32 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Top-Ten Express Corp | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.8% | 20.5% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 74% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.2 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 157% higher than average |
| Inspections | 114 | 114 with a driver check, 32 with a vehicle check, 52 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Top-Ten Express Corp?
Top-Ten Express Corp is registered with USDOT number 1625877 and operating authority MC-600068.
How many trucks does Top-Ten Express Corp have?
It reports 98 power units (98 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 129 trailers, with 94 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 27, 2026).
Where is Top-Ten Express Corp located?
Its registered physical address is in Gurnee, Illinois 60031.
What is the out-of-service rate of Top-Ten Express Corp?
Over 24 months, 18.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.