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HOSTETTERS TRANSPORT LLC
Paradise, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3474101 · MC 1138467
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1138467 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
71.4% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
71.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 71.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1138467
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy Q08 2140051
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy Q61 0299807
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3474101
MC Number
MC-1138467
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 21, 2020
Authority Granted
October 23, 2020
Annual Mileage
68,879 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3355 Lincoln Hwy E, Paradise, PA 17562
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Denise M Showers
Cargo Types
Mobile Homes
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
71.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
71.4%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 95th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate71.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (50.7pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | 1FUWDMCA9WP950568 | 5 | 3 OOS |
| September 25, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUWDMCA9WP950568 | 4 | 3 OOS |
| August 5, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD0X5HT2SEC22631 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| August 5, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0X5HT2SEC22631 | 3 | Passed |
| June 4, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full | CHEV · 1GB4KYCY2JF122275 | 6 | 3 OOS |
| February 24, 2025 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0W4HT6GED03667 | 4 | 3 OOS |
| September 17, 2024 | PA | Level I — Full | CHEV · 1GB4KYCY2JF122275 | 1 | Passed |
| May 31, 2024 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTI · 2HSCDSBN17C518909 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| August 5, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| February 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| February 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on. | 6 | Out of service |
| February 5, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| June 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Out of service |
| June 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | 4 | Out of service |
| September 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | 4 | Out of service |
| September 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| February 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| February 5, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| June 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Out of service |
| August 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Failing to secure load | 1 | Out of service |
| September 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| February 5, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 29 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA7
MD1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Tractor
2
Equipment Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blmt | — | 1B9D01828EL657753 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT2SEC22631 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUWDMCA9WP950568 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4KYCY2JF122275 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT6GED03667 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 International L9217 | Tractor · Class 7 | 2HSCDSBN17C518909 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Norstar Trailers | Equipment Trailer · 24 ft | 50HEB243XM1059832 | 1 | 1 |
| Appa | — | 541FX1421HM000917 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 21, 2023 | Cargo | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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