HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC
USDOT 381200 • DBA: HOT-Z TRANSPORT COMPANY • 1501 MILL RACE DRIVE, SALEM, VA, 24153
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (5)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Excess | ISCNN08000000013-00 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6021484 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | NONE | ON FILE | Apr 20, 2001 | Nov 21, 2002 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | HCIM 201653 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Full (2) | BA5406529 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 1989 | Sep 16, 2017 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Excess | ISCNN08000000013-00 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Excess | 1084PSM2300025-90437 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2023 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Excess | 1084PSM2300025-90437 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 6021487 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | NONE | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 1997 | Apr 27, 2001 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG 300371C | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1993 | Jan 14, 1995 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Full (2) | BA5406529 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1989 | Jul 1, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | ISCNN08000000013-00 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 31, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1084PSM2300025-90437 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 13, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | ISCNN08000000013-00 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1084PSM2300025-90437 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6021484 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6021487 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BA5406529 | BIPD/Full (2) | Sep 16, 2017 | Sep 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BA5406529 | BIPD/Full (2) | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | NONE | SURETY | Nov 21, 2002 | Nov 21, 2002 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | NONE | SURETY | Apr 27, 2001 | Apr 27, 2001 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | HCIM 201653 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG 300371C | BIPD/Excess | Jan 14, 1995 | Jan 14, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-215550 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-215550 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC215550 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2025 |
| MC215550 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2017 |
| MC215550 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | May 17, 2002 | REVOKED | Jan 3, 2003 |
| MC215550 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Dec 2, 1997 | REVOKED | Apr 22, 2002 |
| MC215550 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 30, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC215550 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC215550 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 27, 1989 | — | 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
6 states • 104 inspections
Violation Summary (112 violations from latest 100 of 104 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 2 | 2 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.203(k) | No technical name for n.o.s. entry | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:172.336C-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to display ID numbers according to provisions in table of 172.336(c) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMCMID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| 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:172.600C1-HMER | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.519D1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - The background color symbol text numerals and inner border on a placard must be as specified in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart as a | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 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 (104 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROANOKE | I-581 SB AT 100FT N OF 10TH STREET NORTHWEST | ...JY5617 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Apr 21, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 485 | ...188291 | HOT-Z TRANSPORT COMPANY |
| Feb 17, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...010286 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Jul 22, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROANOKE | INTERSTATE 581 | ...010286 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Jul 3, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CAMILLA | U.S. HWY 19 S.R. 300 AT BROAD ST. S.R. 37 | ...077227 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Jan 19, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALEM | 4TH ST | ...703262 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Sep 8, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ASHEVILLE | 26 | ...022494 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| May 3, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTANBURG | 176 | ...085000 | HOT-Z TRANSPORT COMPANY |
| Feb 17, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | COUNTY LINE RD AND HWY 112 | ...077227 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Dec 8, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSONVILLE | 26 | ...081408 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Oct 24, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HWY 93 AT E RAILROAD ST | ...081409 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Oct 12, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTANBURG | 176 | ...HH0774 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Apr 21, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTANBURG | ASHEVILLE HWY | ...058706 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Dec 8, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 520 EB 200 FEET NO JEFFERSO ST EIT 5 | ...077228 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Sep 6, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENTON | 8 | ...558890 | HOT-Z TRANSPORT COMPANY |
| Aug 12, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR 300 / TANGLEWOOD RD | ...JV3729 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Feb 23, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | FREEDOM DR. | ...084999 | HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC |
| Sep 12, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2019 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2019 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2019 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2019 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2018 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2018 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2017 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events