HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2277494-western-sky-hotshots-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 15:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
Western Sky Hotshots LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
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 inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (928) 279-4828, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC780076.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 3 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC780076 | United Financial Casualty Company Policy CA861249159 | Aug 5, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC780076 | Geico Marine Insurance Company Policy 9300139615 | Apr 15, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC780076 | United Financial Casualty Company Policy CA950012201 | Jul 20, 2022 | Cancelled |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
0 of 1 · Arizona avg 22.3%
1 of 1 · Arizona avg 4.5%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 1
1 straight truck
Kenworth 1
5 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 9 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Arizona average covers 53,957 vehicle and 81,898 driver inspections of all Arizona-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
8 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 9 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | Arizona share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | 62.5% | 75.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 | 37.5% | 3.5% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLNP | 1 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to… Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap Fuel Systems · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39367C7VF | 1 | 0 |
| Battery - Not protected Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39330B | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 1 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Arizona column is the mix across all Arizona-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 2277494 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC780076 |
| Legal name | WESTERN SKY HOTSHOTS LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 13,042 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 27, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 5 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherWater Trucks (4) Dump Truck (1)
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 Western Sky Hotshots LLC
What does Western Sky Hotshots LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for Western Sky Hotshots LLC (MC780076), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about Western Sky Hotshots LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 Western Sky Hotshots LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2277494. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (928) 279-4828, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC780076, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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