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HOTLINE EXPRESS LLC
Sharpsburg, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 896143 · MC 388685
No Safety Rating
Active 18 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-388685 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC388685
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 5332076100
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
896143
MC Number
MC-388685
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 31, 2000
Authority Granted
January 16, 2008
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
110 Railroad St Ne, Sharpsburg, NC 27878
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gary Sharpe
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD1
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2024 | 2156005292 | FINZEL SCALE HOUSE, MD | I | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FRHT |
3ALACWDT6GDHS5534 |
NC ZM7940 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 16, 2024 | 2413000368 | CECILTON SCALE HOUSE, MD | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTL |
1HTMMAAL0CH598569 |
NC ZJ6823 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 24, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2009 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| January 16, 2008 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 15, 2008 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 30, 2007 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 27, 2005 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 18, 2004 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 26, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 16, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 18, 2026.
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