HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1496668-hot-rock-haulers-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:37 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC
Doing business as A J TRANSPORT
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (434) 572-2477, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC562561.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC562561 | Primary | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ZACAT5205807 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
11 of 71 · Virginia avg 21.3%
3 of 207 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | VA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Virginia average covers 31,578 vehicle and 51,675 driver inspections of all Virginia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
69 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 18 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 112 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 15 | 59.4% | 67.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | 24.6% | 13.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 1 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 3 | 0 |
| License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVE | 2 | 2 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 2 | 2 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Raleigh, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Madison, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Durham, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Sanford, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Danville, VA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Roanoke, VA | 0 | 0 |
| May 23, 2025 | Conway, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1496668 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC562561 |
| Legal name | HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC |
| DBA name | A J TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 200 |
| Drivers | 132 |
| Annual mileage | 8,231,262 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 3, 2006 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 16, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSand, Stone, Dirt,
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC
What does HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC562561: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1496668. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (434) 572-2477, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC562561, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (434) 572-2477
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOT ROCK HAULERS LLC Carrier · DBA AJ TANK LINES |
South Boston, VA | 4488498 | MC1773882 | 2 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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