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Carrier profile · USDOT 329494 · MC-344003 · Updated 07/13/2026

HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

67 power unitsavg 8.1 yrNational · 17 statesWEST SALEM, WI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-344003 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkshotlinefreight.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
67Power units
35 observed · MCS-150
31Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(608) 486-1600Email dispatchOTR@HOTLINEFREIGHT.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-13

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

Active operating authorityEstablished 38 yearsNo insurance on file
Operating authority37 yr active
since 1988
Insurance (BIPD)Not on file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo7.9%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

67 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.1 yr

Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

37 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 37-yr authority, 8% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC safe to work with?

Is HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC safe to load? HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (USDOT 329494, MC-344003) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in WEST SALEM, WI, operating 67 power units and 69 drivers. Operating authority has been active 37 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 146 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 7.9% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (70/100), with the leading concern: no insurance on file. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-13
HFHOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC 70
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Frequently asked

What is HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's USDOT number?

HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's USDOT number is 329494, and its motor carrier number is MC-344003.

Is HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-13, HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's safety record?

HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC has a 7.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 146 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's fleet?

HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC operates 67 power units and 69 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC based?

HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is based in WEST SALEM, WI, with roadside inspections recorded across 17 states.

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