License Plate FL DD86HZ (Florida) — Sms Hotshot Trucking Inc
USDOT 4294883 · 2017 Ford F-350
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 1FT8W3CT1HEF42392 | FL DD86HZ | SMS HOTSHOT TRUCKING INC · USDOT 4294883 |
| 2026-01-07 | 1M2GR3GC8KM004035 | FL DD86HZ | TALLAHASSEE SCRAP METAL INC · USDOT 218681 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Sms Hotshot Trucking Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4294883
- MC
- 1671758
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Belleview, FL
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 14.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-30). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.This plate has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
License plate FL-DD86HZ appears in FMCSA inspection records 8 times. 2 different VINs appear under this plate in the available inspection records. The records do not establish why the association changed. Operated by 2 different carriers (DOT numbers) over its inspection history. Most recent operating carrier: Sms Hotshot Trucking Inc (USDOT 4294883). Vehicle make on file: Ford (TRUCK TRACTOR). No out-of-service violations are recorded under this plate in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
About this plate
Commercial license plate FL-DD86HZ (Florida) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to 2 commercial vehicles. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-12-12 to 2026-06-30. The latest inspection was in Florida, a Level III — driver and paperwork only.
Vehicles recorded under plate FL-DD86HZ
This plate has been recorded on 2 different VINs. Vehicles on record: 1FT8W3CT1HEF42392 (2017 Ford F-350, 2024-12-12 to 2026-06-30); 1M2GR3GC8KM004035 (2019 Mack Granite, 2026-01-07).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 8 inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations appear in the available records under this plate. This does not mean that every inspection was free of other violations. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
2 carriers have operated vehicles under this plate (most recent first): Sms Hotshot Trucking Inc (USDOT 4294883) from 2024-12-12 to 2026-06-30; Tallahassee Scrap Metal Inc (USDOT 218681) on 2026-01-07.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |