Hot Shot Express Inc
- USDOT
- 269495
- Docket
- MC186984
- Website
- Hot Shot Express Inc
Updated October 31, 2026
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- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 5
- On Time Delivery
- 5
- Consistent Tracking
- 4
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 4
- Easy to Work With
- 4
- Strong Driver Communication
- 3
- Good Delivery Condition
- 3
- Friendly
- 2
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
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Great team! Very easy to communicate and work with!
Overview
Hot Shot Express Inc is an 88-truck interstate flatbed and step deck carrier in Coraopolis, PA. Rated 5.0/5 by 6 shippers. Carrier authority active since Dec 1986 (MC186984, USDOT 269495), satisfactory safety rating, insurance on file. Lanes: York, NE → Saint Marys, WV; Pevely, MO → Taylor, PA; Texarkana, TX → Los Alamitos, CA.
About Hot Shot Express Inc
Provided by the carrier
Non-forced dispatch & 48-state authority allows you to make your own decisions about where you run, the type of freight you haul and when you will be home.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leased | 88 | 93 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Motor Vehicles
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Oilfield Equipment
- Meat
- Chemicals
- Refrigerated Food
- Farm Supplies
- Construction
Truck Types
- Flatbed
- Step Deck
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Hazardous Materials
- Last Mile
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 7,050,249 (2025)
- Electronic Tracking
- 50% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Hot Shot Express Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 12/22/1986 (39 years, 10 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 110 | 19 | 0 | 3.63 | 27.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1.65 | 23.5% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 24 | 8 | 0 | 0.29 | 19.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 | 0.6% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 223 | 3 | 1.35% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 146 | 31 | 21.23% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
- Policy Limit
- $2,000,000
- Policy Number
- 4805473
- Effective Date
- 08/01/2024
- Insurance Type
- Cargo
- Company Name
- COLONY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
- Policy Limit
- $5,000
- Policy Number
- SLU0005244-12
- Effective Date
- 08/01/2021
Bond Coverage
- Bond Type
- Surety Bond
- Company Name
- Hartford Fire Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $75,000
- Policy Number
- 20BSBIF0620
- Effective Date
- 09/17/2019
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from Indiana
“Great trucking service”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
I'm very impressed by the professionalism of the driver and dispatcher. They have put in many measures to take care of their drivers, and ensure safety. There is great communication with the drivers and the dispatchers are experienced. Good Experience overall.
- Lanes
- York, NE to Saint Marys, WV
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Pevely, MO to Taylor, PA”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Good Delivery Condition
Great carrier! They were able to run this load for us almost to perfection. On time to pick up and delivery. appointments, Track smoothly entire haul, and communication was solid and reliable providing updates through text and emails.
- Lanes
- Pevely, MO to Taylor, PA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Straight trucks”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
This team is our go to for all of our straight truck needs and they always do a great job for us. This team always stays on tracking and provides great updates. On this load they did everything right and both sides were made on time.
- Lanes
- York, NE to Saint Marys, WV
- Freight Details
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking not functional
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from York, NE to Saint Marys, WV”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Driver Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
Driver Chris was awesome showed up with all the documentations and requirement exceeding the smoothness shipment ran for us, great carrier!
- Lanes
- York, NE to Saint Marys, WV
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Missouri
“RELIABLE CARRIER”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Pick up and delivery were made on time, no problems at all. Bill was the dispatcher on this load. He was helpful and very nice. Kept me updated regularly. Will use again and recommend.
- Lanes
- Texarkana, TX to Los Alamitos, CA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 5
- On Time Delivery
- 5
- Consistent Tracking
- 4
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 4
- Easy to Work With
- 4
- Strong Driver Communication
- 3
- Good Delivery Condition
- 3
- Friendly
- 2
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
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