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SMALL'S HOTSHOT EXPRESS LLC
Sardis, AL
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Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated August 24, 2026. Continuous authority: 2 months. First granted April 25, 2014 (12 yrs, 6 mo ago).
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2491506 · MC 863817
No Safety Rating
Active 2 months · first granted 2014
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-863817 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Specialty Ins. Co.
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated August 24, 2026. Continuous authority: 2 months. First granted April 25, 2014 (12 yrs, 6 mo ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 months since reinstatement on August 24, 2026; first granted April 25, 2014 (12 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC863817
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA862379631
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2491506
MC Number
MC-863817
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 2, 2014
Authority First Granted
April 25, 2014
Authority Reinstated
August 24, 2026
Annual Mileage
75,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Sardis, AL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL2
NM2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Pj | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4P53F5328N1366074 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 Ford F-450 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W4DT1JEC38232 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL6RG301202 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | I039584107 | ARDMORE TN | II | 2 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W3DT1MEC84304 4P53F5328N1366074 |
AL D14332R AL 27A0PAX |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 1486003113 | HAMMONDVILLE AL | II | 4 | — | BROWNLEE MORROW COMPANY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W4DT1JEC38232 4P53F5328N1366074 |
AL 1226886 AL 27A0PAX |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 29, 2025 | 1158004443 | CENTRE AL | II | 1 | — | CHAPEL STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W4DT1JEC38232 4P53F5328N1366074 |
AL 1183095 AL 27A0PAX |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| April 28, 2025 | 1928003137 | MONTGOMERY AL | III | — | — | VARIOUS STOPS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W4DT1JEC38232 4P53F5328N1366074 |
AL 1183095 AL 27A0PAX |
| December 4, 2024 | 3181O9FN0T | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | 8 | 4 | ZMODULAR | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W4DT1JEC38232 4P53F5328N1366074 |
AL 1183096 AL 27A0PAX |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| December 4, 2024 | 1397O9FN35 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | 3 | 1 | ZMODULAR | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRHL6RG301202 4P53F5328N1366074 |
FL GWDE54 AL 27A0PAX |
| 393.9T | OOSInoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| November 20, 2023 | DDXE003577 | GILES COUNTY SCALES, TN | I | — | — | BARRON FAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD TRLR |
1FT8W4DT1JEC38232 4ZEGP4024R1300291 |
AL 1183095 AL 27A15R3 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| ZMODULAR | 2 | December 4, 2024 |
| BROWNLEE MORROW COMPANY | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| CHAPEL STEEL | 1 | April 29, 2025 |
| VARIOUS STOPS | 1 | April 28, 2025 |
| BARRON FAN | 1 | November 20, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 5, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 25, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 23, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 25, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| August 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. |
| August 7, 2026 | BMC-35 | Cancelled · PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. |
| May 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. |
| March 23, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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