HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/269495-hot-shot-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC186984
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 11 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (412) 788-8878, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC186984.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC186984 | — | COLONY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Policy SLU0005244-12 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Aug 1, 2021 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC186984 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 4805473 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Aug 1, 2024 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC186984 | — | Hartford Fire Insurance Company Policy 20BSBIF0620 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Sep 17, 2019 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
32 of 147 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
3 of 221 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | LA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | GA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2026 | AL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | TN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | CO | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | MS | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | MS | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,838 vehicle and 169,435 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-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
158 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 43 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 225 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 111 | 38 | 70.3% | 67.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 21 | 1 | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | 8.9% | 15.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 11 | 3 | 7.0% | 0.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.6% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 5 | 5 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 5 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 4 | 4 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 4 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 3 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Union Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Tampa, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| May 20, 2025 | Brookhaven, MS | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Milford, CT | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Holton, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 269495 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC186984 |
| Legal name | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 88 |
| Drivers | 93 |
| Annual mileage | 7,050,249 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 2, 1987) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 11, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC
Is HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC186984: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 269495. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (412) 788-8878, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC186984, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (412) 788-8878
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC Carrier & broker |
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| GREENTREE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY Carrier & broker |
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| ATI TRUCKING LLC Carrier & broker |
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| PRECISION TRANSPORT LLC Carrier & broker |
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| AETNA FREIGHT LINES INC Carrier & broker |
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| MARATHON TRANSPORT INC Carrier & broker |
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| AMERICAN WIND TRANSPORT GROUP LLC Carrier & broker |
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| TRUCKING INVESTMENTS INC Carrier · DBA TEI |
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| YOKE TRANSPORT COMPANY Carrier & broker · DBA YOKE TRANSPORT |
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| JONES MOTOR LOGISTICS INC Broker |
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| TII LOGISTICS INC Broker |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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