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Carrier profile · USDOT 1496668 · MC-562561 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Hot-rock Haulers LLC
DBA A J TRANSPORT
200 power unitsavg 5.7 yrMulti-region · 10 statesSOUTH BOSTON, VA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-562561 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
200Power units
118 observed · MCS-150
62Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
2007–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
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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.Established 20 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2006.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 323 inspections.
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo17.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
12 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.7 yr
Model years 2007–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC (USDOT 1496668) 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 contract 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 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 17.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 208 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 74 vehicle-level and 208 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 200 power units and 132 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 16, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC's USDOT number?
HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC's USDOT number is 1496668, and its motor carrier number is MC-562561.
Is HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC's safety record?
HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC has a 17.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 323 roadside inspections, with 12 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 HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC's fleet?
HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC operates 200 power units and 132 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC based?
HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC is based in SOUTH BOSTON, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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