Pure Hotshots LLC
Houston, TX
DBA: PURE HOTSHOTS
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2021 (5 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PURE HOTSHOTS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 2021. Based in Houston, TX, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Pure Hotshots 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Pure Hotshots LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 36,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PURE HOTSHOTS LLC
4 trucks and 5 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ram, Trail Maxx, Load Trail. Equipment breakdown: 5 SEMI-TRAILER, 4 STRAIGHT TRUCK. 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 | 5 | 56% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 44% |
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 |
| Davidson | 1 |
| Load King | 1 |
| Othr | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Trai | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 2 |
| Car Hauler Trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| 40 ft | 3 |
| 2 axles | 4 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | 4 | 44% |
| Trail Maxx | 2 | 22% |
| Load Trail | 1 | 11% |
| Davidson Trailers, Llc | 1 | 11% |
| Silverback Trailer | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VGS2328 | TX | Ram STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 111519K | TX | Load King SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 468533M | TX | Davidson SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| VJW0464 | TX | Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| 131520N | TX | Trai SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| TJH0483 | TX | Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 131520N | TX | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 1M76559 | TX | Dodg STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | May 2025 |
| 438783M | TX | Othr SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | May 2025 |
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
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
11
Inspections
24 months
50
Violations
Total found
13
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+48.4%)
✗ Worse than national average (+10.5%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 4 | 2 |
| 04/10/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 8 | 1 |
| 12/10/2025 | AR | Full | 8 | 1 |
| 08/13/2025 | NE | Full | 7 | ✓ |
| 07/29/2025 | AL | Driver Only | 2 | 2 |
| 07/28/2025 | MO | Full | 7 | 3 |
| 05/01/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/03/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 3 | 1 |
| 03/28/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 10 | 3 |
| 10/16/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/23/2024 | LA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
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
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | DC920002230-00 | $750,000 | 04/02/2026 |
View Insurance History (14 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L10088 | 04/23/2024 | 12/30/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L10088 | 12/30/2024 | 12/30/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03534854 | 04/19/2021 | 08/10/2023 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA995814053 | 06/11/2025 | 07/30/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA995814053 | 06/11/2025 | 07/09/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA995814053 | 04/09/2025 | 06/11/2025 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03534854 | 08/10/2023 | 05/25/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L10088 | 12/30/2024 | 04/23/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03534854 | 08/10/2023 | 04/23/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L10088 | 12/30/2024 | 04/09/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA868489827 | 03/24/2026 | 03/30/2026 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA868489827 | 01/20/2026 | 03/24/2026 | CANCEL | |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 28108-269A48-25 | 07/09/2025 | 01/14/2026 | CANCEL | |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L10088 | 04/23/2024 | 01/09/2025 | TERM/CANCL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PURE HOTSHOTS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PURE HOTSHOTS LLC is inferred to operate: Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Is PURE HOTSHOTS LLC's authority currently active?
PURE HOTSHOTS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PURE HOTSHOTS LLC been in business?
PURE HOTSHOTS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 2021, making their authority approximately 5 years, 3 months old.
Where is PURE HOTSHOTS LLC located?
PURE HOTSHOTS LLC is physically located at 6023 BELDART, HOUSTON, TX 77033.
Roadside Inspection History 11 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PURE HOTSHOTS LLC has been inspected 11 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA, LA, TX. Out of these, 7 inspections (about 64%) 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 — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-04-10 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-10 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-13 | NE | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | — |
| 2025-07-29 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-07-28 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-05-01 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-04-03 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-28 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 10 | OOS · 3 |
| 2024-10-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-23 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
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
37 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for PURE HOTSHOTS LLC, of which 16 (43%) 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 | 21 | 4 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 8 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 |
| 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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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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