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H & L HOT FREIGHT LLC
Norwood, NC
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Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3917944 · MC 1448286
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1448286 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
5 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
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1448286
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3917944
MC Number
MC-1448286
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 31, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 15, 2022
Authority Granted
February 14, 2025
Annual Mileage
78,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Norwood, NC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedDry BulkUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA1
NC1
TN1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL8PG625251 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Gator Made Gator Made Inc. | Hotshot · 40 ft | 4Z1GF4021PS009484 | 4 | — |
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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024 | I5Z3041441 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM GATOR MADE |
3C63RRGL8PG625251 4Z1GF4021PS009484 |
NC NV6988 NC DA51543 |
| September 23, 2024 | 0006687523 | US 17 NEAR NC 37, NC | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM GATOR MADE |
3C63RRGL8PG625251 4Z1GF4021PS009484 |
NC NV6988 NC DA51543 |
| September 3, 2024 | PSC1470426 | HURRICANE WV | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM GATOR MADE |
3C63RRGL8PG625251 4Z1GF4021PS009484 |
NC NV6988 NC DA51543 |
| August 29, 2024 | 1446000333 | DARIEN GA | I | — | — | H & L HOT FREIGHT LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM GATOR MADE |
3C63RRGL8PG625251 4Z1GF4021PS009484 |
NC NV6988 NC DA51543 |
| January 18, 2024 | 0006613586 | GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-, NC | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM GATOR MADE |
3C63RRGL8PG625251 4Z1GF4021PS009484 |
NC NV6988 NC DA51543 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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