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Carrier profile · USDOT 2518742 · MC-874204 · Updated 06/13/2026

ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC

DBA 3 FORKS SERVICES

34 power unitsavg 5.6 yrRegional · 3 statesWILLISTON, ND
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-874204 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
27 observed · MCS-150
29Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority12 yr active
since 2014
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo55.6%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

34 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.6 yr

Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

12 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 12-yr authority, 56% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC safe to work with?

Is ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC safe to load? ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC (USDOT 2518742, MC-874204) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in WILLISTON, ND, operating 34 power units and 49 drivers. Operating authority has been active 12 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 83 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 55.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), 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 ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC's USDOT number?

ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 2518742, and its motor carrier number is MC-874204.

Is ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC's safety record?

ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC has a 55.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 83 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC's fleet?

ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC operates 34 power units and 49 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC based?

ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC is based in WILLISTON, ND, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.