EC & L HOTSHOT COMPANY LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — EC & L HOTSHOT COMPANY LLC (USDOT 3640279) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): ERASMO PARDO COSSIO (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3640279/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 7.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281701 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsurancePROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALPolicy effective Sep 4, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1250599ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 25 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.14% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
EC & L HOTSHOT COMPANY LLC is a motor carrier based in TAYLOR, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3640279. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 25 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
EC & L HOTSHOT COMPANY LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Taylor, TX. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 44% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (3) and IA (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 390.21TB (390.21TB) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Dodge, Ram, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,701 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 5, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | 11 | |
| Ram | 9 | |
| Unknown | 8 | |
| Pjtm | 4 | |
| Pj | 3 | |
| Trailer | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Pj Tr | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.75 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 1.73 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (25 rows) View all 25 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88399432 | Jul 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 88124859 | Jun 10, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Unknown
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4 | 393.43D-B, 393.201A-FRCLS, 393.9B-LIL | Yes |
| 87744355 | Apr 30, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87351480 | Mar 20, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87274488 | Mar 12, 2026 | NC | 1 | I 95 24MM |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86990961 | Feb 6, 2026 | MO | 1 | WAYNESVILLE MO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85682696 | Sep 3, 2025 | MS | 1 | LAUDERDALE COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85633664 | Aug 26, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.3A2-PROP, 390.21TB | Yes |
| 85195395 | Jul 10, 2025 | OH | 3 | MADISON OH |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 84295296 | Apr 1, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2DIM | No |
| 84106607 | Mar 11, 2025 | PA | 1 | ON CHERRY ST 204 FEET WEST OF |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 83333351 | Dec 5, 2024 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 83315847 | Dec 5, 2024 | KY | 1 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.9A, 391.41A1-NPH, 395.24D | Yes |
| 82492386 | Aug 20, 2024 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82083373 | Jul 9, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-57 SB |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81983081 | Jun 26, 2024 | NC | 1 | nc-rowan-county,-i-85-n |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.104(b) | No |
| 81408585 | Apr 20, 2024 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81208084 | Mar 27, 2024 | OK | 1 | GUTHRIE SITE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.9(a) | Yes |
| 80942385 | Feb 24, 2024 | IA | 2 | WB HWY 18 NORA SPRINGS |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.110(b) | Yes |
| 79731474 | Sep 21, 2023 | AZ | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.22(g), 393.9(a) | No |
| 79720265 | Sep 21, 2023 | UT | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 393.11, 395.22(g) | No |
| 79309021 | Aug 1, 2023 | UT | 1 | MONTICELLO PORT OF ENTRY |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 78971555 | Jun 23, 2023 | PA | 2 | pa-i81-n-mm-131.7 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.11, 395.8, 393.9(a) | No |
| 78680547 | May 16, 2023 | SD | 1 | SISSETON PORT OF ENTRY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.52(a)(1) | No |
| 78582503 | May 10, 2023 | AR | 1 | PULASKI COUNTY |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jun 18, 2021 | MC1250599-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA982539293 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 4, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA982539293 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 16, 2024 | Sep 4, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2811132135 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 16, 2023 | Jun 16, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03740997 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03760997 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 16, 2021 | Jun 16, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 4, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jun 16, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 16, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jun 18, 2021
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Jun 16, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANTON TN | TN | 3 | 0 |
| PULASKI COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WB HWY 18 NORA SPRINGS | IA | 1 | 1 |
| I-57 SB | IL | 1 | 0 |
| ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | 1 | 1 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 1 | 0 |
| WAYNESVILLE MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| LAUDERDALE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| I 95 24MM | NC | 1 | 0 |
| MADISON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(b) | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.52(a)(1) | Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify EC & L HOTSHOT COMPANY LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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