HOT SHOT GROUP INC
USDOT 2504705 • 5854 FOREST VIEW RD UNIT D, LISLE, IL, 60532
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-868289 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN240427 | ON FILE | Jun 18, 2018 | Jun 18, 2019 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0720624 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2017 | Jul 23, 2018 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0720624 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2017 | Jun 18, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN197239 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2016 | Jun 18, 2017 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00033183 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2015 | Jun 18, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00032936 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2014 | Jun 18, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN240427 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2019 | Jun 18, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0720624 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2018 | Jul 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0720624 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2018 | Jun 18, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN197239 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2017 | Jun 18, 2017 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033183 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2016 | Jun 18, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032936 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2015 | Jun 18, 2015 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC868289 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2016 |
| MC868289 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2015 |
| MC868289 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 24, 2014 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | 86552537 | I-40 | NM | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2LV, 393.75A | Yes |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 85526932 | LIMON CO | CO | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B, 383.51A-NSIN | No |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 85340700 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.47E, 393.53B, 393.9TS | No |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 85284093 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | Level 3 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 81178672 | WOLSEY SD | SD | Level 2 | REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 79649936 | POWELL MTN. | WV | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-65 SB AT THE 110.8MM | ...FX3819 | HOT SHOT GROUP INC |
| Feb 2, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-60 (EAST BRANDON BOULEVARD) | ...469383 | HOT SHOT GROUP INC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records