MORENO HOTSHOTS LLC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- No active liability insurance in the last known dataPolicies on file as of May 14, 2026 have been cancelled since. A replacement may have been filed; confirm on Motus.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jan 2, 2023. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average47.1% vs Texas average 25.1%.
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, (940) 224-1788, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC974461.
- 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) | MC974461 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL Policy CA873670253 · 91X | $750,000 | May 4, 2026 | Cancelled Jun 15, 2026 |
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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
16 of 34 · Texas avg 25.1%
8 of 36 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | OK | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | TX | 1 | 16 | Yes |
| Apr 13, 2026 | OK | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 11 | Yes |
| Oct 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | 17 | Yes |
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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 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
140 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 53 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 220 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 122 | 39 | 87.1% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 10 | 9 | 7.1% | 4.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 5 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 15 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 10 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 10 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 6 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B | 4 | 4 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 4 | 0 |
| Damaged securement system/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104B | 4 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 4 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 3 | 3 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2893677 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC974461, FF15725 |
| Legal name | MORENO HOTSHOTS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 70,000,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jan 2, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | May 24, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 29, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater Well
Questions about MORENO HOTSHOTS LLC
What does MORENO HOTSHOTS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC974461: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about MORENO 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. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking MORENO HOTSHOTS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2893677. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (940) 224-1788, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC974461, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.