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BULLDOG HOTSHOT TRUCKING LLC
Palacios, TX
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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 4018020 · MC 1514734
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1514734 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
3 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
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1514734
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4018020
MC Number
MC-1514734
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 18, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 26, 2023
Authority Granted
March 13, 2023
Annual Mileage
191,242 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Palacios, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
KS1
TN1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63R3AL7MG538443 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Pj | Hotshot · 45 ft | 4P53F4523P1395573 | 3 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2024 | I033AL0916 | STANTON TN | I | — | — | 48BARRIERS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63R3AL7MG538443 4P53F4523P1395573 |
TX K169604 TX 026D220 |
| August 28, 2024 | 4109590820 | 033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B, IL | I | — | — | CANAM STEEL CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63R3AL7MG538443 4P53F4523P1395573 |
TX K169604 TX 026D220 |
| May 22, 2024 | HP20082093 | OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24W, KS | I | 3 | 1 | TERRY DURIN | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63R3AL7MG538443 4P53F4523P1395573 |
TX K169604 TX 026D220 |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 48BARRIERS | 1 | September 13, 2024 |
| CANAM STEEL CORPORATION | 1 | August 28, 2024 |
| TERRY DURIN | 1 | May 22, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 17, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 10, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 14, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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