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HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC
DBA: Hot-z Transport Company
Salem, VA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 381200 · MC 215550
Satisfactory
Active 23 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-215550 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Axis Surplus Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.5% OOS · 93 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 23 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $3,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.6% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 93 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC215550
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
AXIS Surplus Insurance Company
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy P00100206275001
Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP148218A
Crestbrook Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CU148218A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
381200
MC Number
MC-215550
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 7, 1990
Authority Granted
January 8, 2003
Annual Mileage
2,744,947 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1501 Mill Race Drive, Salem, VA 24153
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William E. Spruill Iii
Officer 2
W. Earle Spruill Jr
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
93
Driver Inspections
45
Vehicle Inspections
80
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance76
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.6% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.5% of 55 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
24 of 53 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 60 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 60 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 60 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 60 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | VA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 7, 2025 | VA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 21, 2025 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 17, 2025 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VA27
SC26
NC16
GA12
WV3
US2
Fleet & Equipment (75)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~39
of 53 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~36
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
39
Tank
22
Semi-trailer
12
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western St | Tractor | 5KKXAFCG1JPJV3730 | 6 | 1 |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4423E7H79814 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAM442337H66990 | 5 | 1 |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4224H7600524 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTSA4323J7601062 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSA4521L7104415 | 4 | — |
| Western St | Tractor | 5KKXAFCG5JPJV3729 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0LM010582 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4NM025962 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y2HM081408 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 75 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y3HM080638 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y7GM058706 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV9HSJF0967 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2GN952483 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6GN965270 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9GN952481 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9THXCN558890 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH8KN223000 | 3 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4321H7082077 | 3 | 2 |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HTSA442017601230 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSA4521N7116793 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSA4523R7122794 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSA4528P7118849 | 3 | — |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H4T04427KL007706 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y0HM077230 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y2GM077227 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y4GM077228 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW09Y2EM036333 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR4LDMD5031 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG7KSLM8654 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T04220DT002605 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T0422XCT005008 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1LN233946 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9FN188291 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9GN952478 | 2 | 1 |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4222H7600523 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB432087H73393 | 2 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB43216167H718 | 2 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB432667147661 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB432687H73219 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB4329X7H62911 | 2 | — |
| 1996 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB432XT7H59803 | 2 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4423F7H80446 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSA4525L7104420 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSA4526L7104426 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSA4529L7104419 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSA452XP7120358 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSA452XR7123960 | 2 | — |
| Western St | Tractor | 5KKXAFCG6GPHH0774 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5RM044882 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y0HM081410 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y3JM084999 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y4HM077232 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y5GM056498 | 1 | 1 |
| Mack | Tractor | 1M1AW07YOHMO77230 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW09Y4CM022494 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7JSJY5617 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0GN952482 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3FN914470 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8EN172419 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9FN919186 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXEN166007 | 1 | — |
| Volv | Tractor | 4V4NC9H7GN952477 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH0DN148679 | 1 | — |
| Volv | Tractor | 4V4NCEH6GN965270 | 1 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 5HTA34320Y7H63320 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB432667H71855 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442197H74925 | 1 | — |
| Heil | — | 5HTAB4421F7H80445 | 1 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4421G7H81435 | 1 | — |
| Heil Co. | — | 5HTAB4423E7H79635 | 1 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4423E7H80171 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTSA4322J7601117 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4423N7116165 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4424K7601992 | 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 (93)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2026 | 4233000552 | CLOVERDALE VA | I | 2 | — | KINDERMORGAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9EH9GN952481 5HTSA4528P7118849 |
VA 31872PZ VA 241790TM |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 6, 2026 | Q900000090 | CLOVERDALE VA | I | — | — | KINDER MORGAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW09Y2EM036333 5HTSA4420J7601230 |
VA 443320PZ VA 425646TM |
| September 18, 2026 | 0006915725 | SELMA NC | III | — | — | CITCO PETROLEUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LBT INC |
4V4NC9EH2GN952483 4J8T0422XCT005008 |
VA 97974PY VA 372252TL |
| September 9, 2026 | 1223000963 | CAMILLA GA | II | — | — | POET BIOFULES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
5KKXAFCG5JPJV3729 5HTSA4323J7601062 |
VA 19035PZ VA 809042TL |
| August 24, 2026 | 0354002941 | GREENVILLE SC | I | 1 | — | LINCOLN TERMINAL COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL CO., |
4V4NC9THXCN558890 5HTAB4224H7600524 |
VA 84015PY VA 732344TL |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 14, 2026 | 1272000436 | TIFTON GA | II | 1 | — | TRANMONTAIGNE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
5KKXAFCG5JPJV3729 5HTSA4323J7601062 |
VA 19035PZ VA 809042TL |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 0400001584 | STARTEX SC | II | 1 | — | HOTZ FOOD MARTS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
5KKXAFCG1JPJV3730 5HTAM442337H66990 |
VA 19036PZ VA 271220TM |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | 0006900522 | GREENSBORO NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL |
4V4NC9EH9FN188291 5HTAB4222H7600523 |
VA 36452PZ VA 732345TL |
| July 16, 2026 | 1454001202 | HOMERVILLE GA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW07Y3HM080638 5HTSA4525L7104420 |
VA 11403PZ VA 973784 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 8016001113 | LEXINGTON VA | II | — | — | KINDER MORGAN SOUTHEAST TERMINALS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3AKJHLFG7KSLM8654 5HTSA4528P7118849 |
VA 53029PZ VA 241790TM |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KINDER MORGAN | 7 | October 20, 2026 |
| POET BIOFUELS | 6 | October 24, 2025 |
| EXXON MOBIL | 5 | May 28, 2026 |
| LINCOLN TERMINAL COMPANY | 4 | August 24, 2026 |
| KINDER MORGAN SOUTHEAST TERMINALS LLC | 4 | June 10, 2026 |
| HARVESTONE COMMODITIES LLC | 3 | April 7, 2026 |
| TARTAN OIL LLC | 3 | February 25, 2026 |
| CITGO | 3 | January 20, 2026 |
| KINDER MORGAN TRANSMIX | 3 | April 6, 2025 |
| BUCKEYE ROANOKE | 2 | May 28, 2026 |
| BUCKEYE | 2 | July 18, 2025 |
| BUCKEYE TERMINALS | 2 | June 12, 2025 |
17 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 28, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 21, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 8, 2003 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| January 8, 2003 | Inactive GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 17, 2002 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| April 25, 2002 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| December 2, 1997 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| December 30, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Sutton Specialty Insurance Company |
| July 1, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 31, 2026 |
| July 1, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 31, 2026 |
| December 18, 2002 | BROKER | On Record |
| March 5, 2002 | BROKER | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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