Dw Hotshot LLC
Desdemona, TX
Profile data updated Mar 17, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2020 (5 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
DW HOTSHOT LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since September 2020. Based in Desdemona, TX, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Car Hauler, Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Dw Hotshot LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fleet Size Classification: 1 Truck
Authorized Cargo Types
Dw Hotshot LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 47,784 miles (2024)
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
1
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by DW HOTSHOT LLC
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 31, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Chevrolet, Big Tex. Equipment breakdown: 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 50% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Big Tex | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| 38 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | 1 | 50% |
| Big Tex | 1 | 50% |
License plates on file (2 shown)
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
4
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+3.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | TX | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 04/09/2025 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/06/2024 | OK | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/22/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | 91X | CA2774153 | $750,000 | 10/27/2020 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does DW HOTSHOT LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, DW HOTSHOT LLC is inferred to operate: Car Hauler, Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Is DW HOTSHOT LLC's authority currently active?
DW HOTSHOT LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has DW HOTSHOT LLC been in business?
DW HOTSHOT LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since September 2020, making their authority approximately 5 years, 10 months old.
Where is DW HOTSHOT LLC located?
DW HOTSHOT LLC is physically located at 208 CR 510, DESDEMONA, TX 76445.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
DW HOTSHOT LLC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, OK. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 25%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 390.21A — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-09 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-06 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-22 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 4 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), DW HOTSHOT LLC was cited for 2 violations, of which 1 (50%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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