Hot Shot Freight And Service INC
Paris, TN
DBA: HOT SHOT FREIGHT
Profile data updated Nov 26, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
9
Power Units
24
Drivers
FMCSA since 1991 (35 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 1991. Based in Paris, TN, they operate a fleet of 9 power units with 3 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Hot Shot Freight And Service INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Hot Shot Freight And Service INC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 3
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,801,294 miles (2024)
Driver Information
24
Total Drivers
3
CDL Drivers
24
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC
9 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 24, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, GMC, Ford. Equipment breakdown: 8 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 OTHER. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 89% |
| OTHER | 1 | 11% |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 4 | 44% |
| GMC | 2 | 22% |
| Ford | 2 | 22% |
| International | 1 | 11% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (9 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H483741 | TN | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | Apr 2026 |
| 3150875 | IN | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| H468726 | TN | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | Feb 2026 |
| H468780 | TN | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | Dec 2025 |
| 80240CP | TN | GMC OTHER | 2 | Aug 2025 |
| 12383CP | TN | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 0CP0794 | TN | GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| H449609 | TN | Kenworth M STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Jan 2025 |
| 12452CP | TN | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: TN (8) · IN (1)
Recent active vehicles (9 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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
32
Inspections
24 months
19
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-3.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-6.1%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/09/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/17/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/12/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/05/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/30/2025 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/21/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/29/2025 | AL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2025 | MS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2025 | MS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/09/2025 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/30/2025 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/23/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/04/2025 | TN | Full | 1 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 32 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Filed — amount not reported
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CA-ZP8625 | $750,000 | 12/27/2022 |
| Cargo | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | IM-ZP8625 | — | 12/27/2022 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 1614222 | 03/19/2010 | 12/31/2010 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7723482 | 10/15/2010 | 12/31/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | I21042432 | 10/24/2010 | 12/27/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 52-652438-00 | 12/27/2019 | 12/27/2022 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7723482 | 10/15/2014 | 12/27/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| MOUNTAIN LAUREL ASSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1614222 | 11/28/2007 | 11/28/2010 | TERM/CANCL | |
| MOUNTAIN LAUREL ASSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1614222 | 10/24/2006 | 11/28/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| MOUNTAIN LAUREL ASSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1614222 | 10/24/2006 | 11/26/2009 | TERM/CANCL | |
| WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | I21028599 001 | 10/24/2009 | 10/24/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | I08547713 001 | 10/24/2007 | 10/24/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP2440862-12 | 01/09/2003 | 10/24/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| MOUNTAIN LAUREL ASSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1614222 | 11/28/2007 | 10/24/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| MOUNTAIN LAUREL ASSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1614222 | 04/05/2006 | 10/24/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1614222 | 10/24/2006 | 10/24/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1614222-4 | 04/24/2004 | 10/24/2004 | CANCEL | |
| MOUNTAIN LAUREL ASSURANCE COMPANY | CA16142223 | 10/24/2003 | 10/24/2003 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1614222-0 | 04/24/2002 | 10/24/2002 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7723482 | 01/14/2011 | 10/15/2014 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 1614222 | 03/19/2010 | 10/15/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7723482 | 10/15/2010 | 10/15/2010 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | TN | HENDERSON, TN | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | — | Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Is Hot Shot Freight And Service INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Is HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC's authority currently active?
HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC been in business?
HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1991, making their authority approximately 35 years, 3 months old.
Where is HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC located?
HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC is physically located at 3025 DINKINS LANE, PARIS, TN 38242.
Roadside Inspection History 32 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC has been inspected 32 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TN, MS, KY. Out of these, 4 inspections (about 13%) 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 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-09 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-12 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-05 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-30 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-21 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-29 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-22 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-15 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-11 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-09 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-30 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-23 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-04-04 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-27 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-26 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-03-13 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-04 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-01-21 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-03 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-02 | IN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-11-27 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-22 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-10 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
16 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC, of which 4 (25%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 3 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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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