Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4386499 · MC-1720279 ·
Hot Freight Transport Inc
1 power unitavg 12.5 yrRegional · 3 statesSALINAS, CA80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1720279 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.5Avg age (yr)
2004–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.5 yr
Model years 2004–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2025 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
9 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
HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 4386499) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 24, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 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 Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 26, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 4386499, and its motor carrier number is MC-1720279.
Is HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC has a 40.0% 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 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC based?
HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC is based in SALINAS, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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