Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 796854 · MC-652150 ·
Joseph E Whorton
DBA TOP DOG WRECKER SERVICE
1 power unitavg 13.5 yrLocal · 2 statesBRUNSWICK, GA93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-652150 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
13.5Avg age (yr)
2007–2018 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.5 yr
Model years 2007–2018 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
27 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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 Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 15, 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 Oct 11, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 15, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 15, 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 Oct 15, 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 Oct 15, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 15, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOSEPH E WHORTON's USDOT number?
JOSEPH E WHORTON's USDOT number is 796854, and its motor carrier number is MC-652150.
Is JOSEPH E WHORTON authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 15, 2026. JOSEPH E WHORTON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOSEPH E WHORTON's safety record?
JOSEPH E WHORTON has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 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 states.
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