Tops Trucking — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Authority age
11 years (granted 2015)
Liability filing
$750K BIPD — meets the $750K federal minimum
Inspections
3 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Free gmail.com inbox on the federal record
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Daniel Montez
DBA
Tops Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
3904 Ivy Road, Pasco, WA 99301
Phone
(509) 366-1576
Power units
3
Drivers
1
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
MC904716
Common: Active · Contract: None · Broker: None
Property: ✓ · Passenger: — · HHG: — · BIPD filed: ✓ · Cargo: — · Bond: —
Authority history
- Involuntary Revocation — Common
- Granted — Motor Property Common Carrier
Insurance filings
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 3 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
33.3%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 3 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
forddog509509@gmail.com — free consumer inbox, the #1 vetting flag
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Most recent: ID 06/2017 — from the federal crash file; recordable crashes regardless of fault.
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Aug 4, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
| May 19, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
Most recent 3 of 3 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Economy Tops Trucking Industry Issues Ranking as New Concerns Emerge - Heavy Duty Trucking
Heavy Duty Trucking · 10/27/2025
West Seneca business tops trucking and logistics list once again - Buffalo Business First - The Business Journals
The Business Journals · 10/25/2024
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