HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1658695-dfw-hot-shot-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 17:34 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DFW HOT SHOT INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average38.6% vs Texas average 25.1%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (214) 905-9598, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC610579.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC610579 | — | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy MXI93023948-0017 · 34 | — | Feb 10, 2011 | 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
17 of 44 · Texas avg 25.1%
6 of 48 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 2, 2026 | TX | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 20, 2026 | TX | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | TX | 1 | 2 | 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 Texas average covers 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 driver inspections of all Texas-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
58 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 22 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 74 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 16 | 82.8% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 8.6% | 4.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 8 | 8 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 7 | 3 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 5 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 3 | 3 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 3 | 0 |
| Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 2 | 0 |
| Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV Alcohol Possession · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A3 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | Garland, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Dallas, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Farmers Branch, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Ennis, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Irving, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Mckinney, TX | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1658695 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC610579 |
| Legal name | DFW HOT SHOT INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 78 |
| Drivers | 78 |
| Annual mileage | 4,600,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 21, 2007 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm Supplies
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 DFW HOT SHOT INC
What does DFW HOT SHOT INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for DFW HOT SHOT INC (MC610579), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about DFW HOT SHOT INC 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 DFW HOT SHOT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1658695. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (214) 905-9598, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC610579, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (214) 905-9598
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFW HOT SHOT INC High risk Carrier |
Dallas, TX | 2239739 | MC610690 | 0 | Inactive 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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