HOTHI FREIGHTLINES
USDOT 2420086 • 244 S HILLVIEW DRIVE, MILPITAS, CA, 95035
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81006103 | ON FILE | Dec 8, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81006103 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81006103 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71009133 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2024 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71000571 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 23, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP82062 00 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2022 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP82062 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP71644 00 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2021 | Jun 23, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP60540 00 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2020 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50543 00 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2019 | Jun 23, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP40438 00 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2018 | Jun 23, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP40438 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP40438 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP30270 00 | REPLACED | Oct 20, 2017 | Jun 23, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP30270 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2017 | Oct 20, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5350657-6 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2017 | Jun 23, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5350657-6 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 2016 | Mar 4, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5350657-6 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2016 | Nov 25, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5350657-6 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2016 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5350657-5 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5350657-5 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2016 | May 27, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5350657-5 | CANCELLED | Oct 29, 2015 | Jan 28, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 5350657-5 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 5350657-5 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2015 | Sep 19, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006103 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006103 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006103 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71009133 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71000571 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2024 | Jun 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP82062 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP82062 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP71644 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2022 | Jun 23, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP60540 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50543 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2020 | Jun 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40438 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2019 | Jun 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40438 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40438 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30270 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2018 | Jun 23, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30270 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2017 | Oct 20, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5350657-6 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2017 | Jun 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5350657-6 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2017 | Mar 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5350657-6 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2016 | Nov 25, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5350657-6 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5350657-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5350657-5 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2016 | May 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5350657-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 5350657-5 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 5350657-5 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2015 | Sep 19, 2015 |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2025 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2025 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2024 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2022 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2018 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2018 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2017 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2017 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2017 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2016 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2016 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2016 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2016 |
| MC833484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2015 |
| MC833484 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 8, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC833484 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Aug 15, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 135 inspections
Violation Summary (109 violations from latest 100 of 135 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 24 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 10 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VLRDF | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (135 inspections)
Showing 50 of 135
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2024 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-152 | ...218851 | HOTHI FREIGHTLINES |
| Oct 3, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-10 @ MP-74 | ...036798 | HOTHI FREIGHTLINES |
| Sep 22, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.452200, -119.101548 | ...603357 | HOTHI FREIGHTLINES |
| Aug 7, 2023 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | LEXINGTON | KY0922 | ...603353 | HOTHI FREIGHTLINES |
| Feb 22, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOUNT PLEASANT | IH 041 NB | ...603353 | HOTHI FREIGHTLINES |
| Dec 1, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...468728 | HOTHI FREIGHTLINES |
| Apr 13, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARLINGTON | I-80 MP 270.08 | ...495090 | HOTHI FREIGHTLINES |
| Oct 1, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 W | ...611772 | HOTHI FREIGHTLINES |
| Jun 27, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | EL PASO | I 10 | ...410799 | HOTHI FREIGHTLINES |
| Jul 19, 2020 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2020 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 1, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2019 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2018 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2016 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2004 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events