HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
269495
MC Number
186984
Fleet Size
88
Total Drivers
93
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in MOON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, operating 88 power units with 93 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.7% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 9 crashes on file (1 fatal, 4 with injuries). FMCSA records show 235 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Pennsylvania is 10.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.4% across 77,258 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
235
Total
60%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — eff. Aug 1, 2024
Cargo
ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. — eff. Aug 1, 2021
Surety Bond
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Sep 17, 2019
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
9
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes. HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC (USDOT #269495) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC's safety record?
HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC has 235 inspections on file and 9 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC operate?
HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC operates 88 power units with 93 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
Yes. HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC is flagged for hazardous materials transportation with FMCSA. That means additional safety requirements and more frequent inspections.
Where is HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC located?
HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC is based in MOON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania at 200 AIRSIDE DRIVE, 15108. Phone: (412) 788-8878.
What are HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.7%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.1% (national average: 20.72%).