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HOT SHOT TRUCKING LLC
Hicksville, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 891598 · MC 388134
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-388134 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkley Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7.1% OOS · 21 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC388134
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Merchants National Bonding, Inc, since October 7, 2013
Authority Age
13 yrs, 1 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 16, 2013; first granted August 7, 2000 (26 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC388134
Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 6517350
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
Bond · $0 · Policy 101592643
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
891598
MC Number
MC-388134
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 5, 2000
Authority First Granted
August 7, 2000
Authority Reinstated
September 16, 2013
Annual Mileage
1,048,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
06235 Jericho Rd, Hicksville, OH 43526
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John E. Brown
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
7.1% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
17th 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 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN9
OH7
MI2
IA1
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Flatbed
8
Semi-trailer
4
Dump
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X1RD353018 | 3 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG00D219449 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A236R014800 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X4NJ141078 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X33N584809 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 26 ft | 5MADA2642YC003604 | 2 | — |
| 2014 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N281ER050293 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1RNF50A21FR033053 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A24NR056956 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2532R5081605 | 1 | — |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2535R5081601 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2537P5790401 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T4 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKBDA9X4MJ436454 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXLJ291552 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXLJ374147 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X3NJ123770 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1XP4DB8X1RD353018 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X83D529374 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X8JN261644 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZD49X0PF256154 | 1 | — |
| Trailstar | Semi-trailer | 4T9DA28D3G1110409 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 4WW5532A8J6626102 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57J648202G3572904 | 1 | — |
| Bens | Semi-trailer | 5DMFABTB28C002368 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 35 ft | 5MADA3528YC003516 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124815L3194031 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125316G5155696 | 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 (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | KIRKB05696 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILX |
1XP5DB9X33N584809 4WW5532A8J6626102 |
OH PWT0345 OH TRE1100 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | 3245001430 | VAN WERT OH | II | 2 | — | VULCRAFT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKZD49X4NJ141078 1RNF48A236R014800 |
OH PWS8632 OH TTG6813 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | 6353005261 | ETNA GREEN IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB8X1RD353018 1UYFS2537P5790401 |
OH PWY2757 OH TTG2059 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | 3297001299 | PIQUA OH | III | — | — | WIBLE LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKYD49XXLJ374147 1RNF50A21FR033053 |
OH PVQ2115 OH TQL6827 |
| October 16, 2025 | 7297007217 | WARREN IN | II | — | — | WHITESVILLE MILL SERVICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1NPXGGGG00D219449 5MADA2642YC003604 |
OH PVD2163 OH TTB6340 |
| September 10, 2025 | BURGM06931 | SHERWOOD HWY, MI | III | 2 | — | TIMBER LINE CRATING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENS |
1XKZD49X4NJ141078 5DMFABTB28C002368 |
OH PWS8632 OH TTG6811 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| July 3, 2025 | 9761003346 | WARREN IN | I | 7 | 1 | BUILDER FIRST SOURCE INC NOLAN LDC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X83D529374 1RNF48A236R014800 |
OH PWY3543 OH TTG6813 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| June 11, 2025 | 3240000560 | NAPOLEON OH | III | — | — | MID WEST TERMINALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAILSTAR |
1XKZD49X3NJ123770 4T9DA28D3G1110409 |
OH PWZ8508 OH TQL6850 |
| March 31, 2025 | 0289000142 | WAPAKONETA OH | III | — | — | DIS TRAN STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP4DB8X1RD353018 1UYFS2535R5081601 |
OH PWY2757 OH TTK2815 |
| February 26, 2025 | 1339000303 | DEFIANCE OH | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
3WKZD49X0PF256154 1RNF53A24NR056956 |
OH PWV9430 OH TRU3773 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DISTRAN STEEL | 4 | March 31, 2025 |
| MID WEST TERMINALS | 2 | June 11, 2025 |
| VULCRAFT | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| WIBLE LUMBER | 1 | February 12, 2026 |
| WHITESVILLE MILL SERVICE | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
| TIMBER LINE CRATING | 1 | September 10, 2025 |
| BUILDER FIRST SOURCE INC NOLAN LDC | 1 | July 3, 2025 |
| SABRE INDUSTRIES | 1 | January 31, 2025 |
| HEIDELBERG | 1 | October 28, 2024 |
| HEIDELBERG MATERIALS | 1 | October 7, 2024 |
| ANGELO IAFRATE CONSTRUCTION | 1 | July 26, 2024 |
| IKG USA | 1 | March 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 5, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 16, 2013 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 9, 2013 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| May 29, 2013 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| January 26, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 5, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 21, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 23, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 31, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| September 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 5, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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