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CATCHINGS BROTHERS HOTSHOT LLC
Crystal Springs, MS
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 20.0% of 10 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4177630 · MC 1607912
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1607912 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
23.1% OOS · 17 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 20.0% of 10 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1607912
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 72TRS135434
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4177630
MC Number
MC-1607912
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 9, 2024
Authority Granted
February 13, 2024
Annual Mileage
230,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Crystal Springs, MS
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsDry BulkConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
23.1% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
2 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2024 | NM | — | 2 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS6
FL3
TN2
AR1
AZ1
GA1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Hotshot
1
Not Applicable
1
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BT5NEF30713 | 15 | 4 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 73MGU3022RNDT0977 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 Davidson Trailers, Llc | Utility Trailer · 30 ft | 7M3GU3022RNDT0977 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 Pj | Hotshot · 40 ft | 4P5FD4021H1264704 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL2RG346817 | 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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | HP11000099 | BELLE FOURCHE SD | III | 3 | 1 | CATCHINGS BROTHERS HOTSHOT LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL2RG346817 4P5FD4021H1264704 |
MS A563957 MS 175009A |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| September 7, 2026 | 2837005619 | PENSACOLA FL | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL2RG346817 4P5FD4021H1264704 |
LA 19645659 MS 175009A |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| June 19, 2026 | 7632010105 | LINCOLN COUNTY, MS | III | 4 | — | NA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W3BT5NEF30713 4P5FD4021H1264704 |
MS A525202 MS 175009A |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| May 17, 2026 | V262357353 | IH20 MM386 WB @ US28, TX | II | 5 | 1 | HITACHI ENERGY USA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W3BT5NEF30713 4P5FD4021H1264704 |
MS A525202 MS 175009A |
| 396.3A1E-PNCNB | OOSBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 21, 2025 | I01RA82246 | STANTON TN | I | 1 | 1 | HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD UNPUBLISHE |
1FT8W3BT5NEF30713 73MGU3022RNDT0977 |
MS A525202 MS 162854A |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | 7642004604 | LINCOLN COUNTY, MS | I | — | — | THE ESSMUELLER COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD DAVIDSON TRAILERS, LLC |
1FT8W3BT5NEF30713 7M3GU3022RNDT0977 |
MS A525202 MS 162854A |
| August 4, 2025 | 1144100166 | MARANA AZ | I | 5 | — | CHICKFILA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD DAVIDSON TRAILERS, LLC |
1FT8W3BT5NEF30713 7M3GU3022RNDT0977 |
MS A525202 MS 162854A |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 27, 2025 | MC00511936 | I-20 W, MS | II | — | — | TK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD COMR |
1FT8W3BT5NEF30713 73MGU3022RNDT0977 |
MS A525202 MS 162854A |
| June 24, 2025 | MC00511825 | I-20 W, MS | III | 2 | 1 | TEC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD COMR |
1FT8W3BT5NEF30713 73MGU3022RNDT0977 |
MS A525202 MS 162854A |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 15, 2025 | 1442001138 | GREENSBORO GA | III | — | — | CATCHING BROTHERS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD DAVIDSON T |
1FT8W3BT5NEF30713 73MGU3022RNDT0977 |
MS A525202 MS 162854A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HITACHI ENERGY USA | 2 | May 17, 2026 |
| THERMO-KOOL | 2 | January 14, 2025 |
| THE ESSMUELLER COMPANY | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
| CHICKFILA | 1 | August 4, 2025 |
| TK | 1 | July 27, 2025 |
| TEC | 1 | June 24, 2025 |
| CATCHING BROTHERS | 1 | June 15, 2025 |
| DUKE ENERGY INDIANA INC | 1 | April 4, 2025 |
| ES MULLA | 1 | November 3, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 20, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 21, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 24, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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