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MIDWEST HOTSHOTS LLC
Cedar Lake, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3557734 · MC 1193796
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1193796 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1193796
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
GEiCO Marine Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 9300159122
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT56157A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3557734
MC Number
MC-1193796
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 26, 2021
Authority Granted
June 24, 2022
Annual Mileage
147,415 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8821 W 127th Ct, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Scott W Martin
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesIntermodalOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service5
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN4
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR4GSGP5241 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320482021058 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320881084279 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C1G3924092 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C9F3877165 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD51FSGC4982 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4LSLG4924 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 6353005610 | ETNA GREEN IN | III | 1 | — | VALBRUNA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X5XR795860 1UYFS2532N5561217 |
IN 3869893 IN PE44772 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 6189005473 | HANNA IN | III | 6 | 1 | BROOKFIELD IRON AND METAL, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X5XR795860 1UYFS2532N5561217 |
IN 3869893 IN PE44772 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| August 15, 2025 | 6353004857 | BOURBON IN | III | 2 | — | BROOKFIELD IRON & METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJGLDR4GSGP5241 1TTF532C9F3877165 |
IN 3378577 IN PD46720 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| November 19, 2024 | 7791000805 | WARSAW IN | III | 1 | — | BROOKFIELD IRON & METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJHHDR4LSLG4924 1TTF532C1G3924092 |
IN 3582827 IN PD54590 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 21, 2024 | 6162002390 | VALPARAISO IN | II | — | — | BROOKFIELD IRON AND METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJGLD51FSGC4982 1TTF5320482021058 |
IN 3388557 IN SP475ACB |
| July 29, 2024 | 6162002152 | VALPARAISO IN | II | 2 | 1 | BROOKFIELD IRON AND METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJGLDR4GSGP5241 1TTF5320881084279 |
IN 3378577 IN SP773ERK |
| 393.132B-CHVE | OOSFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper use of synthetic webbing | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BROOKFIELD IRON AND METAL | 4 | September 3, 2026 |
| VALBRUNA | 1 | September 14, 2026 |
| BROOKFIELD IRON & METALS | 1 | November 19, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 24, 2022 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 4, 2021 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · GEiCO Marine Insurance Company |
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