Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4258267 · MC-1651713 ·
Southwest Hotshot LLC
1 power unitavg 9 yrRegional · 4 statesCOSTA MESA, CA96/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1651713 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
9.0Avg age (yr)
2017–2017 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 10 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9 yr
Model years 2017–2017 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
8 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC (USDOT 4258267) has a Vektor safety score of 96/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC effective Jul 3, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 7, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 10, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 10, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 14, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 10, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC's USDOT number?
SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC's USDOT number is 4258267, and its motor carrier number is MC-1651713.
Is SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 10, 2026. SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC's safety record?
SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 96/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC's fleet?
SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC based?
SOUTHWEST HOTSHOT LLC is based in COSTA MESA, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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