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Carrier profile · USDOT 329494 · MC-344003 · Updated Jul 13, 2026
HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
67 power unitsavg 8.1 yrNational · 17 statesWEST SALEM, WI70/100
BROKER AUTHORITY ACTIVEMC-344003 BROKER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
67Power units
34 observed · MCS-150
31Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityEstablished 38 yearsNo insurance on file
Watch · 2
USDOT registration3737 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo7.9%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal55
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.1 yr
Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (USDOT 329494) has a Vektor safety score of 70/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active broker authority but no active for-hire carrier authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 7.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier received 65 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 38 vehicle-level and 65 driver-level — across 17 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 13, 2026.
It reports 67 power units and 69 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 19, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 21, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
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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 Jul 13, 2026, 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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