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SASKATOON HOTSHOT TRANSPORTER SERVICES 1995 LTD
Saskatoon, SK
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 627489 · MC 297079
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 30 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-297079 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
25.0% OOS · 47 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 30 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.2% — below the 20.7% national average
- 47 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC297079
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy T10000659896
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
627489
MC Number
MC-297079
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
September 27, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 18, 1996
Authority Reinstated
August 19, 1996
Annual Mileage
5,089,621 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
5-2406 Wheaton Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z4
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Roy Balkwill
Officer 2
Darrell Balkwill
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
25.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
32 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
18.2%
Driver OOS Rate
14.8%
Ranks in the 74th 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
47
Driver Inspections
39
Vehicle Inspections
35
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.8% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate18.2% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (47)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2026 | ND | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FV6HLBC2YHB89198 | 0 | Clean |
| June 17, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | DODGE · 3C63RRPL7NG409727 | 0 | Clean |
| June 15, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVACWFF6JHJZ6656 | 0 | Clean |
| May 12, 2026 | WI | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRPL7NG409727 | 0 | Clean |
| April 17, 2026 | ND | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRHL3JG286064 | 0 | Clean |
| April 15, 2026 | ND | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRML8NG334640 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| April 8, 2026 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGHDV1HLJA4791 | 1 | Passed |
| April 1, 2026 | MN | Level I — Full | GMC · 1GT422C86BF115999 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 25, 2026 | SD | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3D7MX48A88G236202 | 0 | Clean |
| March 18, 2026 | MN | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · 3D7MX48A78G183153 | 0 | Clean |
| March 6, 2026 | SD | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRNL2HG682694 | 0 | Clean |
| February 26, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FV6JLCB9RL849307 | 3 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 47 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 32 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2024 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | 8 | Out of service |
| April 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| April 15, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | 4 | Out of service |
| April 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | 4 | Out of service |
| January 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | 4 | Out of service |
| April 19, 2025 | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol · Alcohol Possession | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 3 | Out of service |
| February 26, 2026 | Driver Fitness · Physical | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 2 | Out of service |
| July 22, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours Nominal | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | Out of service |
| February 26, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | 10 | Cited |
| February 26, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| April 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| April 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| April 7, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| November 15, 2024 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Markings - HM | HM (Placarding) - Failing to affix placards to a bulk package when required. | 5 | Cited |
| April 8, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 25 recorded violations
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 12, 2026 | MT | — | — | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Dusk · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ND16
MI5
MN4
IN3
SD3
CO2
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (50)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~32
of 58 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
21
Camping or Travel Trailer
13
Flatbed
4
Truck
4
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Tractor
2
Car Hauler
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Take 3 Trailers Inc | Car Hauler · 53 ft | 1T9TS532XDB540011 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRPL7NG409727 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WDNFL1CG122821 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Forest River Shipse Trailer | Flatbed · 46 ft | 5NHGEM927HG000587 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Forest River Shipse Trailer | Flatbed · 46 ft | 5NHGEM929GG000542 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 51 ft | 1D9BG5124G1609210 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT1LEC65234 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Freightliner Argosy | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAWCG81LH45801 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDA96HW69051 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GCJK73609F106806 | 2 | — |
Show all 50 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL5KG717720 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL3RG148181 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRKL4NG381649 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRML8NG334640 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 Dodge Ram | Pickup · Class 3 | 3D7MX48A88G236202 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Mig Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4S95F5329MS452205 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT8BEC04234 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGHDV1HLJA4791 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner FL70 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FV6HLBC2YHB89198 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Freightliner FL80 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FV6JLCB9RL849307 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFF6JHJZ6656 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4K0C87DF110334 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YTEY6RF354755 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GT12REY5JF284063 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT422C86BF115999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT42WCY8JF131367 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Jay Feather 21 MBH | Camping or Travel Trailer | 1UJBB0BMXT1JY0153 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Jay Flight 340RLK | Camping or Travel Trailer | 1UJBC0BT5R17X0189 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Eagle Rv 24 MLE | Camping or Travel Trailer | 1UJCA0BN1T1G20389 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63R3HLXMG616879 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63R3ML5HG584726 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGLXRG358245 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL3JG286064 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL9GG361245 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRNL2HG682694 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRPL0NG238514 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Dodge Ram | Pickup · Class 3 | 3D7MX48A78G183153 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Stratus | Camping or Travel Trailer · 23 ft | 4EZT32324T7100464 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4S9GS5329HS452702 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Forest River Sandpiper Towables | Camping or Travel Trailer · 40 ft | 4X4TSAS20TJ049140 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Forest River Surveyor | Camping or Travel Trailer · 30 ft | 4X4TSVF27RL048596 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Forest River Wildcat | Camping or Travel Trailer · 28 ft | 4X4TWCD25TT019830 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Cougar | Camping or Travel Trailer | 4YDFCGP23T2506266 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Yukon | Camping or Travel Trailer · 43 ft | 4YDFYKU24NZ980147 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Astoria | Camping or Travel Trailer | 4YDTAAR27RZ915373 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Springdale | Camping or Travel Trailer | 4YDTSGM26T7102133 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mpg | Camping or Travel Trailer · 30 ft | 5RXHB3024S1544589 | 1 | — |
| Forest Riv | — | 5ZT3CH1H1BINA3286 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Alliance Rv Paradigm | Camping or Travel Trailer · 36 ft | 7M5FP3627SB205754 | 1 | 1 |
| Camp | — | S1YV0751 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 1996 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 25, 1996 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 9, 1996 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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