Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 4387696 · MC-1720858 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Chief Automotive and Hotshot LLC
1 power unitavg 2.7 yrRegional · 4 statesHONEA PATH, SC88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1720858 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
2.7Avg age (yr)
2019–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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USDOT registration11 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
2.7 yr
Model years 2019–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2025 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC (USDOT 4387696) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 24, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 30, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC's USDOT number?
CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC's USDOT number is 4387696, and its motor carrier number is MC-1720858.
Is CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC's safety record?
CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC's fleet?
CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC operates 1 power unit and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC based?
CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC is based in HONEA PATH, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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