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Carrier profile · USDOT 1682926 · MC-618628 · Updated 06/13/2026

NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC

9 power unitsavg 14.2 yrRegional · 3 statesODESSA, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-618628 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksnobstershotshot.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.2Avg age (yr)
1999–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(432) 332-8231Email dispatchNgrona@nobstershotshot.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration18 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo75.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

9 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14.2 yr

Model years 1999–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

18 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 18-yr registration, 75% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC safe to work with?

Is NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC safe to load? NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC (USDOT 1682926, MC-618628) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in ODESSA, TX, operating 9 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 18 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 7 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 75.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC's USDOT number?

NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC's USDOT number is 1682926, and its motor carrier number is MC-618628.

Is NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC's safety record?

NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC has a 75.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC's fleet?

NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC operates 9 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC based?

NOBSTER'S CRANE & HOTSHOT INC is based in ODESSA, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.

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