HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4430568-the-hotshot-connection-company/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:04 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
THE HOTSHOT CONNECTION COMPANY
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.5% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (469) 405-5164, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1743222.
- 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) | MC1743222 | — | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA879613665 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 16, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1743222 | — | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA879613665 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 11, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 4 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1743222 | GEiCO Marine Insurance Company Policy 9300353841 | Jul 22, 2026 | Replaced |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1743222 | Shelter General Insurance Company Policy 12-1-C-11552570 | Jan 26, 2026 | Replaced |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1743222 | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 1-C-11552570 | Jul 29, 2025 | Replaced |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1743222 | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 1-C-11552570 | Jul 29, 2025 | Replaced |
"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.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 8 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 9 · Illinois avg 4.4%
Where it was inspected 8 states and provinces, 24 months
- MO 2 22.2%
- AR 1 11.1%
- VA 1 11.1%
- ID 1 11.1%
- OH 1 11.1%
- UT 1 11.1%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 5
5 straight trucks
Ram/Dodge 4Ford 1Chevrolet/GMC 1
11 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: 5
5 semi-trailers
PJ 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Oregon Truss 1Copart 1Saginaw 1Bline Business 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.
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NV | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | UT | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MO | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2026 | MO | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | ID | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | VA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | AR | 1 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,435 vehicle and 388,021 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 11 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
4 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIHE | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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 | 4430568 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1743222 |
| Legal name | THE HOTSHOT CONNECTION COMPANY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 11 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 25,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 27, 2025 · 1 year ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 11 |
| Trailers | 0 | 11 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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 THE HOTSHOT CONNECTION COMPANY
What does THE HOTSHOT CONNECTION COMPANY's operating authority allow?
MC1743222: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about THE HOTSHOT CONNECTION COMPANY 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.
What should I verify before booking THE HOTSHOT CONNECTION COMPANY?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4430568. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (469) 405-5164, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1743222, 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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