HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3411309-dark-horse-hotshot-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DARK HORSE HOTSHOT LLC
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 inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- 5 other companies list the same addressCommon for registered-agent offices, mail drops and truck yards. Confirm the company operates from where it says.
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, (469) 890-8999, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1100004.
- 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 · 2 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1100004 | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC Policy A-ONE2024-5265 | Oct 9, 2024 | Cancelled |
| May 7, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1100004 | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. Policy CA957910095 | May 10, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 1 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 4 · Ohio avg 5.2%
Where it was inspected 4 states and provinces, 24 months
- TN 1 25.0%
- NM 1 25.0%
- CA 1 25.0%
- KY 1 25.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 4
4 tractors
Freightliner 2Volvo 2
20 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.
Trailers: 4
3 semi-trailers · 1 full trailers
Hyundai Translead 3
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Amazon 2Duracell 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2025 | KY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jan 12, 2025 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 11, 2025 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 9, 2024 | TN | 3 | 0 | 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 Ohio average covers 110,540 vehicle and 182,379 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3411309 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1100004 |
| Legal name | DARK HORSE HOTSHOT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 2,400,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 23, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @darkhorsehotshot.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 20 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsConstruction
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 DARK HORSE HOTSHOT LLC
What does DARK HORSE HOTSHOT LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for DARK HORSE HOTSHOT LLC (MC1100004), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about DARK HORSE HOTSHOT 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 DARK HORSE HOTSHOT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3411309. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (469) 890-8999, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1100004, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 8044 Montgomery Rd Ste 700, 45236
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
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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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