HOTSHOT FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC
USDOT 3365861 • 3930 BUENA VISTA CIR, GRANBURY, TX, 76049
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-1078559 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 30, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA990994310 | ON FILE | Jul 2, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA990994310 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT2158125349 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT2158125349 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT2158125349 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA964589328 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2023 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L4645 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2022 | Jan 10, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L4645 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA3147077 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRS106488 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2020 | Jan 10, 2021 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRS106488 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2020 | Jun 3, 2020 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRS106488 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2020 | May 6, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA990994310 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA990994310 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2158125349 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2158125349 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2158125349 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA964589328 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L4645 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2023 | Jan 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L4645 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA3147077 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2022 | Jan 10, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS106488 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2021 | Jan 10, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS106488 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2020 | Jun 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS106488 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2020 | May 6, 2020 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1078559 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2024 |
| MC1078559 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2024 |
| MC1078559 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2022 |
| MC1078559 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2021 |
| MC1078559 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 15, 2020 | — | 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
32 states • 77 inspections
Violation Summary (153 violations from 77 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 14 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 9 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 6 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 2 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104F4/R | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (77 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL CHILTON | I-65 | ...E32342 | HOTSHOT FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records