HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 269495 • 200 AIRSIDE DRIVE, MOON TOWNSHIP, PA, 15108
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 (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | SLU0005244-00-12 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT0013311 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2020 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 105954651 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 4, 2013 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-11438 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 1, 2004 |
Insurance History (32 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT0013311 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT0012951 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 105954662 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Sep 17, 2019 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 105954662 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 17, 2019 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 105954651 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 4275800 | REPLACED | May 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 5834212 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 4509173 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2007 | Jul 24, 2008 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 4509173 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2007 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 4275800 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2006 | May 1, 2009 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHC 8184903-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 7, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 104352012 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2004 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 4275800 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2004 | Oct 7, 2006 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 4275800 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 3210878097 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 31, 2005 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 4275800 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 3210878097 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-11455 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2002 | Dec 3, 2004 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-11438 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 3, 2004 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-11438 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 3, 2004 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-11438 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | GA0476055 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 2001 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | GA0476055 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 2001 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | GA0476057 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1999 | Jan 1, 2002 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | GA0476057 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 1999 | Jan 2, 2002 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 7459266T4255-IND-96 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1996 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 7459266T4255-IND-96 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 1996 | Jan 10, 2000 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | 7459264T883 396 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1996 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7459264 T883 396 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1996 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-10529 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 1992 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-8288 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1985 | Dec 1, 1996 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | B-8288 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1985 | Dec 1, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT0013311 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT0013311 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | SLU0005244-00-12 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 5834212 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT0012951 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105954662 | SURETY | Oct 17, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105954662 | SURETY | Sep 17, 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 4275800 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105954651 | SURETY | Nov 4, 2013 | Nov 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105954651 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 104352012 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 4275800 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2009 | May 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4509173 | CARGO | Jul 24, 2008 | Jul 24, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4509173 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHC 8184903-00 | CARGO | Dec 7, 2007 | Dec 7, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 4275800 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 4275800 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2006 | Oct 7, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 3210878097 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2005 | Dec 31, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 3210878097 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11438 | CARGO | Dec 3, 2004 | Dec 3, 2004 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11455 | SURETY | Dec 3, 2004 | Dec 3, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11438 | BIPD | Dec 3, 2004 | Dec 3, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11438 | BIPD | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11438 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 4275800 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0476057 | SURETY | Jan 2, 2002 | Jan 2, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0476057 | SURETY | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0476055 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0476055 | BIPD | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7459266T4255-IND-96 | SURETY | Jan 10, 2000 | Jan 10, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7459264 T883 396 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7459266T4255-IND-96 | SURETY | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7459264T883 396 | CARGO | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-10529 | SURETY | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-8288 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 1996 | Dec 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-8288 | CARGO | Dec 1, 1996 | Dec 1, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-186984 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-186984 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC186984 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2024 |
| MC186984 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2024 |
| MC186984 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC186984 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC186984 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC186984 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2019 |
| MC186984 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 19, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC186984 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2005 |
| MC186984 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Dec 29, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC186984 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2004 |
| MC186984 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2004 |
| MC186984 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 18, 1992 | REVOKED | Dec 13, 2004 |
| MC186984 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC186984 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 27, 1985 | REVOKED | Dec 17, 2007 |
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
41 states • 325 inspections
Violation Summary (105 violations from latest 100 of 325 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 13 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.834A | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F4/R | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:107.620B | 107.620B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602B | Form and manner of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.200A | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.823A | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.326A-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a portable tank with proper shipping name as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.326C1-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a transport vehicle transporting a portable tank with ID numbers when ID numbers are not visible on the portable tank. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502A2-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (325 inspections)
Showing 50 of 325
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...513180 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 27, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAMPA | I-275 (SR-93) SB | ...488057 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 18, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...BY2296 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| May 20, 2025 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BROOKHAVEN | BROOKWAY BLVD | ...157724 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 12, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...568316 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 6, 2025 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MILFORD | 95-S | ...297767 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 9, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLTON | WEST US 50 | ...107893 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 12, 2024 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 2 | FORT WORTH | 500 IH 20 | ...162097 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 17, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAUMONT | S 2200 IH 10 HWY | ...820691 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 10, 2023 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADSION | 55 | ...JT4938 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 15, 2023 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ABRAHAM | I-64 MP 137 | ...Y88892 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| May 24, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MURFREESBORO | OLD FORT PKWY | ...018524 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| May 14, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JACKSONVILLE | INTERSTATE 295 SB | ...701760 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| May 13, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GH0327 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 2, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORISTELL | IS 70 | ...107893 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 17, 2022 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH SALT LAKE | SR-201, at - | ...HW9706 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 8, 2022 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | R2 - US395/ODDIE | ...Y88892 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 18, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE ROCK | I30 | ...HS4349 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 16, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINTER PARK | INTERSTATE 4 WESTBOUND | ...FK3995 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 5, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 SB MM354 | ...506936 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 9, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MAXATAWNY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0222 N | ...W03332 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 13, 2021 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONONA | USH 012 EB | ...GS5251 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 8, 2021 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 58 | ...A14724 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 9, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2020 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
64 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 64 events