HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC

DOT 269495 MC 186984 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
342 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 19.88% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 11.36% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
88 units

Drivers: 93

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $2,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

200 AIRSIDE DRIVE, MOON TOWNSHIP, PA, 15108

Phone Number

(412) 788-8878

Mailing Address

200 AIRSIDE DRIVE, MOON TOWNSHIP, PA, 15108

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
40 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

Active
33 yrs, 10 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-08-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-08-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-09-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2007-12-19 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-12-17 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-12-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-12-29 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2004-12-13 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2004-12-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-12-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1986-12-22 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC186984 2007-12-17
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC186984 2004-12-13

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $2,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-08-01 BIPD/Primary 4805473 $2,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2021-08-01 Cargo SLU0005244-12 N/A ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2019-09-17 Bond 20BSBIF0620 N/A HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2020-08-01 CARGO SLU0005244-00-12 $1,000,000 ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. 2021-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-04-01 BIPD/Primary LFT0013311 $1,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-11-01 BIPD/Primary LFT0012951 $1,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 105954651 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY … 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 105954662 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY … 2019-10-17 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-05-01 BIPD/Primary TRK 4275800 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2016-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-06-01 CARGO 5834212 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-11-01 CARGO 4509173 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-12-01 BIPD/Primary TRK 4275800 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2009-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-12-01 CARGO IHC 8184903-00 $1,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2007-12-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-12-03 SURETY 104352012 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY … 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-12-01 CARGO 3210878097 $1,000,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2005-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-12-01 BIPD/Primary TRK 4275800 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2004-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-01 SURETY B-11455 $1,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2004-12-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-12-01 CARGO B-11438 $1,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2004-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-12-01 CARGO GA0476055 $1,000,000 GULF INSURANCE CO. 2001-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-12-01 SURETY GA0476057 $1,000,000 GULF INSURANCE CO. 2002-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-12-01 BIPD/Primary 7459264 T883 396 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 1999-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-12-01 CARGO 7459264T883 396 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 1999-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-12-01 SURETY 7459266T4255-IND-96 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 1999-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

19.88%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

342 inspections · 68 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

11.36%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

44 inspections · 5 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

8.7%

National avg: 4.5%

Above average

69 inspections · 6 OOS

Total inspections: 342 Last inspection: Jul 16, 2026 Total crashes: 157

FMCSA Inspection Records (342 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 16, 2026

LAFIS04439

Level 1 LA DODGE 3C7WRKBL...

Jul 15, 2026

1028098952

Level 2 MS VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 10, 2026

W141000111

1 viol.
Level 2 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLD5...

Jul 8, 2026

2017000040

Level 1 US CHEVROLET 1GB3CYCY...

Jul 7, 2026

0006892627

Level 2 NC INTL 3HSCNAPR...

Jul 5, 2026

W211006363

Level 1 MO RAM 3C63RRJL...

Jul 3, 2026

NELC005588

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHPDV...

Jun 30, 2026

V262402728

Level 1 TX CHEV 1GB3CYCY...

Jun 26, 2026

1253002780

1 viol.
Level 2 AL DODGE 3C7WRKBL...

Jun 23, 2026

W152004515

Level 2 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 17, 2026

V262430588

Level 3 TX PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Jun 17, 2026

J042000214

Level 1 MS DODG 3C63RRJL...

Jun 3, 2026

1390001457

5 viol.
Level 3 GA INTERNATIO 2HSFMAMR...

May 23, 2026

L206614360

4 viol.
Level 3 PA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

May 20, 2026

7FO99DMEEC

Level 2 TX KW 1XKWDB9X...
Total Inspections

342

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

342

View all 342 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (157 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 23, 2026

PA • PA604452000X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 5, 2025

MO • MO0000115994

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 27, 2025

FL • FL2704157305

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 18, 2025

LA • LA2025109626

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 20, 2025

MS • MS4301250011

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 6, 2025

CT • CT2500084221

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2025

IN • IN0904648932

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 12, 2024

TX • TX7198HQE1D8

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Oct 17, 2024

TX • TX6ZWDHQE1YP

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 10, 2023

MS • MS4503230326

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 15, 2023

WV • WV202321493A

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 24, 2023

TN • TN0103664413

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 14, 2023

FL • FL8964130003

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 13, 2023

TX • TX6LJAHQE12J

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 2, 2023

MO • MO0000100728

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

5

Injury Crashes

104

Total Crashes

157

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

183

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 16
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 24
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 130
OOS: 45

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

Warning
Violations: 11
OOS: 3

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

342
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

88
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

88

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

93

CDL Drivers: 93
Interstate: 93
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

44

Out of Service: 5
OOS Rate: 11.36%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 93
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Motor Vehicles Logs/Lumber Building Materials Machinery Chemicals Refrigerated

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

88

Power Units

88

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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