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SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC
Costa Mesa, CA
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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 4258267 · MC 1651713
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1651713 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 10 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
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1651713
Common Carrier
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4258267
MC Number
MC-1651713
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 14, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 22, 2024
Authority Granted
July 12, 2024
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelUtility EquipmentOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA6
NM2
NE1
NV1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
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
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAMMMMN8HL471729 | 10 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | NEGR005061 | MV PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INC, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMN8HL471729 |
CA 56424X3 |
| February 27, 2026 | NE2Z005588 | WB PERALTA SCALE, CA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMN8HL471729 |
CA 56424X3 |
| January 9, 2026 | 7105029538 | SLOAN CHECK SITE, NV | III | 5 | — | 4WALL SACRAMENTO | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMN8HL471729 |
CA 56424X3 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | NEBC002941 | CASTAIC IF, CA | I | 6 | 1 | SSR-LA | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMN8HL471729 |
CA 56424X3 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | OOSSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| August 1, 2025 | UEZP000166 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMN8HL471729 |
CA 56424X3 |
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| July 15, 2025 | NF50001571 | CORDELIA IF, CA | I | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMN8HL471729 |
CA 56424X3 |
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 26, 2025 | 8937P2DJPC | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | — | — | CLUB PILATES | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMN8HL471729 |
CA 56424X3 |
| October 22, 2024 | T170000036 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND, NE | III | — | — | TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMN8HL471729 |
CA 56424X3 |
| September 4, 2024 | 6242O6WDM2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | FCC LOGISTICS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMN8HL471729 |
CA 56424X3 |
| August 23, 2024 | NC4W006096 | SAN ONOFRE NB IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMN8HL471729 |
CA 56424X3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4WALL SACRAMENTO | 1 | January 9, 2026 |
| SSR-LA | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| CLUB PILATES | 1 | March 26, 2025 |
| TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS | 1 | October 22, 2024 |
| FCC LOGISTICS | 1 | September 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 23, 2024 | WITHDRAWN | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| July 12, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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