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HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC

DBA: HOT-Z TRANSPORT COMPANY

USDOT 381200 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Liquids / Gases Based in SALEM, VA Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jul 1, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $3,000,000 SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: Liquids / Gases
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC (USDOT 381200)
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: $3,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $3,000,000 — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/381200/
As of: Jul 25, 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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 2.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 14.5% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=19171 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

3 active liability policies

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 381200
In FMCSA records since Feb 7, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Liquids / Gases
Fleet size 53 units
Drivers 44
Annual mileage 2,744,947 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (540) 375-6501
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1501 MILL RACE DRIVE
SALEM, VA 24153
Mailing
PO BOX 1689
SALEM, VA 24153
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 381200
In FMCSA records since Feb 7, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,744,947 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 14.5% vs 23.4% -8.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.9% vs 6.7% -3.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.08 vs 1.80 -0.72
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 53 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 42 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 0 1
Tow-away 0 1 2 3
Crash reports 0 1 2 3

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 109 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 65 65 8
OOS inspections 2 7 1
OOS percentage 3.08% 10.77% 12.5%
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%).

Power Units
53
Drivers
44
Inspections
109
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
14.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
42 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC is a corporation based in SALEM, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 381200. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 53 power units and 44 drivers, with 109 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.5%. 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 overview

HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 53 power units and 44 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 23 years on FMCSA's records, based in Salem, VA. Across 69 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.5% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract (broker authority is revoked).

Inspection profile

69 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 92% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in VA (24) and SC (21), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

14.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (76.5% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 53 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 44 drivers; Heil co., Volvo, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 14.5% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 19,171 ACTIVE carriers operating 26–80 power units (±50% of this carrier's 53 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.9%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 19,171 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
14.5%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 19,171 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -2.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
55 violations
9 OOS · 16.4%
Hazardous Materials
8 violations
4 OOS · 50.0%
Unsafe Driving
4 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%
Hours of Service
1 violation
Unknown
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Virginia (VA) 24 2 8.3% Jun 10, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 21 5 23.8% May 21, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 11 0 0.0% May 28, 2026
Georgia (GA) 7 1 14.3% Oct 24, 2025
West Virginia (WV) 2 0 0.0% Feb 5, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Heil 78
Volvo 35
Mack 32
Western Star 10
Freightliner 8
Heil Co., 8
Mack Truck 5
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 — 0.06 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 — 1.08 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 29 — 4.04 4 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (109 rows) View all 109 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88110206 Jun 10, 2026 VA 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 53029PZ · 3AKJHLFG7KSLM8654
0 — No
87994106 May 28, 2026 NC 1 —
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 11460PZ · 1M1AW07YOHMO77230
0 — No
87991581 May 28, 2026 VA 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 53030PZ · 3AKJHLDR4LDMD5031
2 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
87931812 May 21, 2026 SC 2 —
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 19036PZ · 5KKXAFCG1JPJV3730
2 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.55C2-B No
87585023 Apr 14, 2026 NC 3 I-26
Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 45305PZ · 4V4NCEH6GN965270
6 2RG, 2LV, 2-SLLS2 No
87530210 Apr 7, 2026 SC 2 ABBEVILLE SC
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 19036PZ · 5KKXAFCG1JPJV3730
0 — No
87406063 Mar 26, 2026 SC 2 PIEDMONT SC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 84015PY · 4V4NC9THXCN558890
2 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.95A1 No
87309783 Mar 17, 2026 SC 3 SPARTANBURG SC
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 48490PZ · 1M1AN4GY5RM044882
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
87162160 Feb 25, 2026 VA 1 ROANOKE VA
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 77673P · 1M1AN4GY0LM010582
0 — No
87074842 Feb 17, 2026 SC 2 ANDERSON SC
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 19036PZ · 5KKXAFCG1JPJV3730
4 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55D2-B Yes
87001859 Feb 5, 2026 WV 2 HURRICANE WV
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 11460PZ · 1M1AW07Y0HM077230
1 393.9A-HLLH No
86880766 Jan 20, 2026 SC 2 INMAN SC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 45305PZ · 4V4NC9EH6GN965270
2 107.620B-HMAMC, 392.2-SLLIFTA No
86802882 Jan 15, 2026 VA 2 LEXINGTON VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 44208PZ · 3AKJGBDV9HSJF0967
1 172.336C-HMM No
86772624 Jan 9, 2026 SC 2 SPARTANBURG SC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 84015PY · 4V4NC9THXCN558890
0 — No
86559462 Dec 11, 2025 SC 2 PROSPERITY SC
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 98018PY · 5KKXAFCG6GPHH0774
4 177.817A-HMSP, 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%, 393.78A-WS Yes
86486839 Dec 3, 2025 VA 3 CLOVERDALE VA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 31872PZ · 4V4NC9EH9GN952481
0 — No
86393170 Nov 19, 2025 SC 2 INMAN SC
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 11362PZ · 1M1AW07Y7GM058706
1 393.55D2-B No
86282953 Nov 10, 2025 NC 2 I95 NB AT THE 99MM
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 60290P · 1M1AW09Y4CM022494
0 — No
86242498 Nov 5, 2025 VA 1 ROANOKE VA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 31872PZ · 4V4NC9EH9GN952481
1 393.55E-B No
86220172 Nov 3, 2025 SC 2 GREER SC
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 11426PZ · 1M1AW07Y2HM081408
0 — No
86165256 Oct 27, 2025 VA 2 LEXINGTON VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 53028PZ · 3AKJHLDV7JSJY5617
0 — No
86164813 Oct 24, 2025 GA 2 BACONTON GA
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 11403PZ · 1M1AW07Y3HM080638
1 172.516C6-HMPMC No
86037946 Oct 10, 2025 SC 1 INMAN SC
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 11362PZ · 1M1AW07Y7GM058706
5 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR Yes
86014124 Oct 9, 2025 VA 1 ROANOKE VA
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 44320PZ · 1M1AW09Y2EM036333
2 393.9A-LHLI, 393.55E-B No
85760946 Sep 11, 2025 NC 3 95 SB ONRAMP
Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 42365PZ · 4V4NC9H7GN952477
0 — No
Recent Crashes (42 rows) View all 42 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
VA0253650222 Dec 7, 2025 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0108087107 Apr 21, 2025 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0250485168 Feb 17, 2025 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0242045166 Jul 22, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009501440 Jul 3, 2024 GA 0 1 No No Injury
VA0240195074 Jan 19, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107452135 Sep 8, 2023 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0023529990 May 3, 2023 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008903315 Feb 17, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107176304 Dec 8, 2022 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0008759075 Oct 24, 2022 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0022567085 Oct 12, 2022 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0022231521 Apr 21, 2022 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008348795 Dec 8, 2021 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0106687617 Sep 6, 2021 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008175287 Aug 12, 2021 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0106496822 Feb 23, 2021 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0106342998 Sep 12, 2020 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0106078489 Nov 27, 2019 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0105986048 Sep 4, 2019 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
WV201917209A Jul 9, 2019 WV 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0019571145 May 28, 2019 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0006963528 Nov 9, 2018 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0105503552 Jun 7, 2018 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0105189708 Aug 8, 2017 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC215550
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC215550 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO ISCNN08000000013-00 BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 2025 Jul 1, 2025 REPLACED
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO ISCNN08000000013-00 BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 2025 Aug 31, 2025 CANCELLED
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO ISCNN08000000013-00 91X $3,000,000 Jul 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY CU148218A 91X $1,000,000 Jul 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084PSM2300025-90437 BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 2023 Aug 13, 2025 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084PSM2300025-90437 BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 2023 Jul 1, 2025 REPLACED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. CPP148218A 91X $1,000,000 Jul 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 6021487 BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 2017 Jul 1, 2023 REPLACED
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 6021484 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2017 Jul 1, 2023 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NONE SURETY — Apr 20, 2001 Nov 21, 2002 CANCELLED
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY HCIM 201653 CARGO — Jul 1, 1999 Jul 1, 2000 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. NONE SURETY — Nov 21, 1997 Apr 27, 2001 CANCELLED
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY IXG 300371C BIPD/Excess — Jul 1, 1993 Jan 14, 1995 CANCELLED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA BA5406529 BIPD/Full (2) — Jul 1, 1989 Jul 1, 2017 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA BA5406529 BIPD/Full (2) — Jul 1, 1989 Sep 16, 2017 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 31, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
  2. Aug 13, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  3. Aug 4, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Jul 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
  5. Jul 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  6. Jul 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Jul 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Sep 16, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  9. Aug 28, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Jul 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  11. Jan 8, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  12. Nov 21, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Apr 25, 2002
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  14. Feb 28, 2002
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Apr 27, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  16. Jul 1, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jan 14, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
  18. Dec 30, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Jul 14, 1989
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Apr 27, 1989
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROANOKE VA VA 8 0
CLOVERDALE VA VA 5 0
CAMILLA GA GA 4 0
INMAN SC SC 4 2
HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR GA 3 0
I40 AT GALLIMORE DAIRY RD NC 3 0
I-26 EB SPARTANBURG COUNTY SC 3 1
SPARTANBURG SC SC 3 0
APPOMATTOX VA VA 3 0
LEXINGTON VA VA 3 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 12 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
172.203(k) No technical name for n.o.s. entry Hazardous Materials 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
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How to verify HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC

  1. 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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC

Is HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 381200 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC's safety rating? ▾
HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC had? ▾
109 roadside inspections are on file for HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 14.5% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC based? ▾
HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1501 MILL RACE DRIVE, SALEM, Virginia 24153. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC operate? ▾
HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC self-reports 53 power units and 44 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC had any crashes? ▾
42 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

Refreshed daily.
EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

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