CHERRY HOT SHOT AND TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3002911 • DBA: CHERRY TRANSPORT • 4001 S COUNTY ROAD 1135, MIDLAND, TX, 79706
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-025033 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB005500 | ON FILE | May 12, 2024 | May 12, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB004967 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2023 | May 12, 2024 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2210064 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2022 | May 12, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2110354 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2021 | May 12, 2022 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2010152 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2020 | May 12, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHTXT1910192 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2019 | May 12, 2020 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHTXT1810547 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2018 | May 12, 2019 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHTXT1710268 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHTXT1710268 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2017 | May 12, 2018 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHTXT1710268 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB005500 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2025 | May 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB004967 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2024 | May 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2210064 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2023 | May 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2110354 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2022 | May 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2010152 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2021 | May 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WHTXT1910192 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2020 | May 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WHTXT1810547 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2019 | May 12, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WHTXT1710268 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2018 | May 12, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WHTXT1710268 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WHTXT1710268 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC025033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 |
| MC025033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2024 |
| MC025033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2023 |
| MC025033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2022 |
| MC025033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 11, 2021 |
| MC025033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 11, 2020 |
| MC025033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2019 |
| MC025033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 11, 2018 |
| MC025033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2017 |
| MC025033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2017 |
| MC025033 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 19, 2017 | — | 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
3 states • 41 inspections
Violation Summary (73 violations from 41 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE | 390.21TE | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNLOW | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (41 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...D39872 | CHERRY HOT SHOT AND TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 4, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...255735 | CHERRY HOT SHOT AND TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 30, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...C22751 | CHERRY HOT SHOT AND TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 28, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...597867 | CHERRY HOT SHOT AND TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 19, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...251498 | CHERRY HOT SHOT AND TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 13, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SWEETWATER | NOT REPORTED | ...743447 | CHERRY HOT SHOT AND TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 9, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2019 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records