Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Joseph E WhortonUSDOT 796854BRUNSWICK, GA
Carrier profile
Joseph E Whorton
- USDOT
- 796854
- MC
- 652145
DBA TOP DOG WRECKER SERVICE
Inspected in 2 jurisdictionsBRUNSWICK, GA
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
2 seen in inspections
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
13.5Avg age (yr)
2007–2018 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.25% of vehicle inspections out of service
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
2 seen in inspections
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
13.5Avg age (yr)
2007–2018 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
13.5 yr
Model years 2007–2018. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
27 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1999. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
JOSEPH E WHORTON (USDOT 796854) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN effective Oct 19, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 6 driver-level — across 2 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 22, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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What is JOSEPH E WHORTON's USDOT number?
JOSEPH E WHORTON's USDOT number is 796854, and its motor carrier number is MC-652145.
Is JOSEPH E WHORTON authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. JOSEPH E WHORTON is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is JOSEPH E WHORTON's safety record?
JOSEPH E WHORTON has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JOSEPH E WHORTON's fleet?
JOSEPH E WHORTON operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOSEPH E WHORTON based?
JOSEPH E WHORTON is based in BRUNSWICK, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 jurisdictions.