KDL HOTSHOT LLC

USDOT 3553889 โ€ข 290 GRACELAND LANE, AFTON, TN, 37616

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,553,889
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
3213142442
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
Physical Address
290 GRACELAND LANE, AFTON, TN, 37616
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 22.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 15.5 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier โ€” Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 22, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1191165ACTIVEUnknownFeb 27, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGRT38095AON FILEMar 22, 2025Feb 27, 2026

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0079311REPLACEDMar 22, 2024Mar 22, 2025
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA03378659REPLACEDApr 21, 2023Mar 22, 2024
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA03378659REPLACEDMar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA03378659REPLACEDMar 22, 2021Apr 21, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GRT38095ABIPD/PrimaryFeb 27, 2026Feb 27, 2026
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0079311BIPD/PrimaryMar 22, 2025Mar 22, 2025
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANYCA03378659BIPD/PrimaryMar 22, 2024Mar 22, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANYCA03378659BIPD/PrimaryApr 21, 2023Apr 21, 2023
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANYCA03378659BIPD/PrimaryMar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1191165COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 2, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 27, 2026
MC1191165MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 24, 2021โ€”Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
12%
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
9
Violations
27
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
22.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
4
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 9 of 9 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states โ€ข 9 inspections

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None Low Medium High๐Ÿš› Home base

Violation Summary (27 violations from 9 inspections)

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Violation Summary (27 violations from 9 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22โ€”Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO390.21TE-LCMVINFO10โ€”General/Admin
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.10โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve10โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.76E-SBSleeper berth equipment defective103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130C-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (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 pr10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10โ€”Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
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 required10โ€”Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.11โ€”Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+9.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
22.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+15.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.00vs nat'l 1.80
+1.20 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

7 total ยท 28.6% OOS
2025-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 27, 2026
Authority
Feb 27, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Mar 22, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Mar 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Apr 21, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Mar 22, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary

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Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Company Census File
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FMCSA Authority History
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FMCSA Insurance Filings
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FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
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Refresh dataLast updated: Apr 5, 2026
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