HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3126246-northern-hotshot-services-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:36 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average63.6% vs Alaska average 24.0%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
FF25782: no authority granted
MC1056374: Common carrier inactive
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, (907) 250-7181, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1172535 or FF25782 or MC1056374.
- 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) | MC1172535 | Primary | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 0001168834 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 12, 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
7 of 11 · Alaska avg 24.0%
0 of 13 · Alaska avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | AK | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | AK | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2026 | AK | 1 | 35 | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2026 | AK | 2 | 6 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | AK | 1 | 19 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | AK | 1 | 33 | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2026 | AK | 1 | 24 | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2026 | AK | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | AK | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | AK | 2 | 5 | Yes |
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 Alaska average covers 2,144 vehicle and 3,533 driver inspections of all Alaska-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
83 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 21 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 137 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 | Alaska share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 83 | 21 | 100.0% | 87.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRCLS | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 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 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Alaska column is the mix across all Alaska-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3126246 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1172535, FF25782, MC1056374 |
| Legal name | NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 40,000 (2020) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 20, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 17, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentChemicalsPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater WellOtherFront Loader, Excavator, Bulldozer
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 NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC
What does NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
MC1172535: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES 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. The MCS-150 was last updated Apr 17, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3126246. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (907) 250-7181, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1172535 or FF25782 or MC1056374, 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 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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