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Carrier profile · USDOT 4386499 · MC-1720279 · Updated 06/13/2026

HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC

1 power unitsavg 12.7 yrRegional · 3 statesSALINAS, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1720279 ACTIVE
Verified linkshotfreightinc.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.7Avg age (yr)
2004–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(805) 824-8703Email dispatchKRIZZ357@HOTFREIGHTINC.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration1 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.7 yr

Model years 2004–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityNew

1 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2025 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 1-yr registration, 40% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC safe to load? HOT FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 4386499, MC-1720279) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in SALINAS, CA, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 1 year (under the 24-month threshold). Across 9 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. 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 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?

As of 2026-06-13, 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 9 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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