MENDEZ HOTSHOT EXPRESS LLC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average45.5% vs Texas average 25.1%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoCarriers must update it every two years, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (832) 713-1089, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1516820.
- 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) | MC1516820 | Primary | Highlander Specialty Insurance Company Policy DC920001728-00 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Feb 7, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · —. 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
5 of 11 · Texas avg 25.1%
4 of 13 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NM | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 15, 2026 | WI | 1 | 14 | Yes |
| May 27, 2026 | NM | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 24, 2026 | NM | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jan 29, 2026 | IL | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Jan 16, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 11, 2025 | AZ | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2025 | UT | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Aug 7, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | 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 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
32 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 48 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 | 18 | 8 | 56.3% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 12.5% | 4.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 6.3% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 3 | 3 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1 General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2S | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBSB | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375BTF | 1 | 1 |
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 | 4012024 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1516820 |
| Legal name | MENDEZ HOTSHOT EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 123,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 16, 2023 · 3 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 26, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about MENDEZ HOTSHOT EXPRESS LLC
What does MENDEZ HOTSHOT EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1516820: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MENDEZ HOTSHOT EXPRESS LLC is old or missing?
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 26, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking MENDEZ HOTSHOT EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4012024. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (832) 713-1089, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1516820, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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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.