RJ'S HOTSHOT SERVICE LLC
USDOT 4373359 • 2204 SHARPE ELVA RD, BENTON, KY, 42025
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1713250 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1713250 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 3, 2025 | — | 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
4 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.11G-HOSDFPSD | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal State or local official | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | 87394973 | PIKE COUNTY | MS | Level 1 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 86093880 | MOREHEAD | KY | Level 1 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 85367792 | RIPLEY TN | TN | Level 1 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.60D, 395.11G-HOSDFPSD | No |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 85234707 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE | TX | Level 1 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.48A, 396.3A1BOS | Yes |
| May 21, 2025 | 84763040 | STANTON TN | TN | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 395.8A, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix