FMCSA Carrier Profile
HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC
DBA: Hot Shot Freight
Paris, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 443653 · MC 241949
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 34 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-241949 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
6.9% OOS · 37 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 37 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC241949
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZP8625
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy IM-ZP8625
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
443653
MC Number
MC-241949
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
November 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 23, 1991
Authority Granted
May 8, 1992
Annual Mileage
1,801,294 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3025 Dinkins Lane, Paris, TN 38242
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steve D Barrow
Officer 2
Steve Barrow
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
6.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
29 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 17th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
37
Driver Inspections
28
Vehicle Inspections
23
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate13.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (37)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | KENWORTH M · 2NK3HM6X8PM260420 | 0 | Clean |
| April 9, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 3HAEUMML4NL265497 | 0 | Clean |
| February 17, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 2NK3HM6X1RM353315 | 0 | Clean |
| December 12, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH M · 2NK3HM6X8PM260420 | 0 | Clean |
| December 5, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 2NK3HM6X9PM249961 | 0 | Clean |
| September 30, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 2NK3HM6X1RM353315 | 0 | Clean |
| August 21, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | GMC · 7GZ07RF76PN012965 | 1 | Passed |
| July 29, 2025 | AL | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 2NK3HM6X8PM260420 | 1 | Passed |
| July 22, 2025 | MS | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FTBR3X87NKA17806 | 0 | Clean |
| July 15, 2025 | MS | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 2NK3HM6X1RM353315 | 0 | Clean |
| June 11, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 2NK3HM6X9PM249961 | 0 | Clean |
| May 9, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | GMC · 1GD07RFP7R1106033 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 37 inspection records
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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN11
MS8
KY5
IL3
AL2
IN2
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
5
Cargo Van
2
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T280 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NK3HM6X1RM353315 | 11 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T280 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NK3HM6X9PM249961 | 10 | 3 |
| 2023 Kenworth T280 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NK3HM6X8PM260420 | 7 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X1LM400601 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 2 | 7GZ07RF76PN012965 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ford Transit | Cargo Van · Class 2 | 1FTBR3X82NKA11590 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford Transit | Cargo Van · Class 2 | 1FTBR3X87NKA17806 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 2 | 1GD07RFP7R1106033 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML4NL265497 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 17, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 26, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 8, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 1996 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 27, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 27, 2022 | Cargo | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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