Hotshot Driving Services LLC
Lake City, FL
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
4
Power Units
4
Drivers
FMCSA since 2021 (4 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since November 2021. Based in Lake City, FL, they operate a fleet of 4 power units with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Hotshot Driving Services LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Hotshot Driving Services LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 200,000 miles (2026)
Driver Information
4
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
4
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC
4 trucks and 5 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 2, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ram, Take 3 Trailers Inc, GM. Equipment breakdown: 5 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 56% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 33% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 11% |
Trailers (5 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 | 5 |
| Unpublishe | 2 |
| Take 3 Tra | 1 |
| Sun Valley | 1 |
| Infinity | 1 |
| Car Hauler Trailer | 3 |
| 53 ft | 2 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 50 ft | 1 |
| 3 axles | 2 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (7 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | 2 | 22% |
| Take 3 Trailers Inc | 2 | 22% |
| GM | 1 | 11% |
| Infinity Trailers | 1 | 11% |
| Infinity Trailer Sales | 1 | 11% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 11% |
| Sun Valley | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD76LZ | FL | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| QB75PC | FL | Infinity SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| P2217G | FL | Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | Feb 2025 |
| DRQ2684 | FL | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Feb 2025 |
| 27EQFA | FL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| QA18YE | FL | Sun Valley SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| P3874H | FL | Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Aug 2024 |
| RBSG60 | FL | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Aug 2024 |
| CF04RE | FL | Take 3 Tra SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2024 |
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
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
9
Inspections
24 months
25
Violations
Total found
6
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+5.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | FL | Full | 5 | 3 |
| 02/18/2025 | FL | Full | 8 | 3 |
| 02/10/2025 | FL | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 11/18/2024 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/17/2024 | FL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/09/2024 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/29/2024 | FL | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 08/28/2024 | FL | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 08/06/2024 | FL | Full | 4 | ✓ |
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
$1 Million
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 9300298554 | $1 Million | 03/14/2026 |
View Insurance History (4 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA977885640 | 02/23/2024 | 06/25/2025 | CANCEL | |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23060137 | 05/31/2023 | 05/21/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA963902958 | 12/02/2022 | 03/03/2023 | CANCEL | |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23060137 | 05/21/2023 | 02/23/2024 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC is inferred to operate: Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Is HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC's authority currently active?
HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC been in business?
HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since November 2021, making their authority approximately 4 years, 8 months old.
Where is HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC located?
HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC is physically located at 3739 S US HIGHWAY 441, LAKE CITY, FL 32025.
Roadside Inspection History 9 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC has been inspected 9 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in FL. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 22%) 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 395.8E-HOSPD — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | FL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-02-18 | FL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-02-10 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2024-11-18 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-17 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-09 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-29 | FL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2024-08-28 | FL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2024-08-06 | FL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
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
26 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for HOTSHOT DRIVING SERVICES LLC, of which 8 (31%) 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 | 22 | 7 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 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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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (3)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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