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HANDSOME HOTSHOTS LLC
Dallas, TX
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2901586 · MC 976155
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-976155 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC976155
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2901586
MC Number
MC-976155
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 18, 2016
Authority Granted
August 4, 2016
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
350 N Ervay St #2408, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Fredrick Mckinney
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR1
LA1
MO1
NC1
TN1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
2
Hotshot
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3524H6062486 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL1RG219931 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT1CEC42598 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Load Trail | Hotshot · 40 ft | 4ZEGH4027R1301478 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2025 | V251818848 | US83, TX | I | — | — | LONE STAR DODGE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL1RG219931 16VGX3524H6062486 |
TX K180752 TX 142B008 |
| February 5, 2025 | W217004214 | JOPLIN MO | I | 5 | 1 | ACE WORLD | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL1RG219931 16VGX3524H6062486 |
TX K180752 TX 142B008 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 30, 2024 | 5110000205 | JASPER AR | III | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL1RG219931 16VGX3524H6062486 |
TX K180752 TX 142B008 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 26, 2024 | LAFL007651 | ROADSIDE, LA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL1RG219931 16VGX3524H6062486 |
TX K180752 TX 142B008 |
| April 25, 2024 | I3A0680027 | HOLLADAY TN | I | 2 | — | KINGSPAN LIGHT + AIR | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD LOAD TRAIL |
1FT8W3DT1CEC42598 4ZEGH4027R1301478 |
TX K191470 TX 479944M |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 12, 2024 | 0006639279 | I40, NC | I | — | — | OVERSEAS HARDWOODS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD LOAD TRAIL |
1FT8W3DT1CEC42598 4ZEGH4027R1301478 |
TX K191470 TX 479944M |
| October 3, 2023 | V231171085 | ENTRY RAMP AT IH35 S, TX | I | 1 | — | DUST FREE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RPGL8JG131693 16VGX3524H6062486 |
TX K180984 TX 142B008 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LONE STAR DODGE | 1 | April 10, 2025 |
| ACE WORLD | 1 | February 5, 2025 |
| KINGSPAN LIGHT + AIR | 1 | April 25, 2024 |
| OVERSEAS HARDWOODS | 1 | April 12, 2024 |
| DUST FREE | 1 | October 3, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 30, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 4, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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