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H O T Express Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(1 review) 5.0 out of 5
Billings, MT 59101
USDOT
979053
Docket
MC424676

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
10.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
1
On Time Delivery
1
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Strong Driver Communication
1
Friendly
1
Easy to Work With
1
Easy to Onboard
1
Clean Equipment
1
Good Delivery Condition
1
Knowledgeable
1

Overview

H.O.T. Express/Logistics has experienced freight growth every year from inception. From a one truck operation to now running 42 company trucks with a full support staff, and loading numerous other carriers with our excess freight equivalent to a fleet of 70 to 75 trucks.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 15 50 0
Leased 7 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Meat
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Farm Supplies

Truck Types

  • Reefer
  • Power Only

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
2,829,000 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by H O T Express Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Safety

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Contract Active — 02/15/2002 (21 years, 7 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 41 5 10 4.54 41.7%
Unsafe Driving 4 3 0 1.59 21.8%
Hours of Service Compliance 20 9 2 1.01 42.9%
Driver Fitness 2 0 2 0.05 5.2%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Crashes 0 1 0 1
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 0 1

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 98 4 4.08% 6.67%
Vehicle 50 9 18% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Great West Casualty Co.
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
GWP18626A
Effective date
01/14/2004
Address
1100 West 29 Th St., P.O. Box 277, South Sioux City, NE, US, 68776
Phone
+1-800-228-8602

Insurance type
Cargo
Company name
Great West Casualty Co.
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
GWP18626A
Effective date
01/14/2004
Address
1100 West 29 Th St., P.O. Box 277, South Sioux City, NE, US, 68776
Phone
+1-800-228-8602

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Verified Broker from Florida

May 04, 2023

“Full Truckload from Vancouver, WA to Huntsville, AL”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

H O T Express worked with us on a food-grade dry van shipment out of Washington State. Professional staff. Driver was in communication throughout the trip. Great job by this carrier.


Lanes
Vancouver, WA to Huntsville, AL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional