Hot-Rock Haulers LLC
USDOT 1496668 · MC-562561 · South Boston, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Hot-Rock Haulers LLC (dba A J Transport) is a company based in South Boston, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 200 power units and 132 drivers, which ranks it #25 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 209 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 16.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 6.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies, construction.
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| Legal name | Hot-Rock Haulers LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | A J Transport |
| USDOT number | 1496668 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-562561 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2100 Philpott Rd, South Boston, VA 24592 |
| Phone | (434) 572-2477 |
| First registered | May 3, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1496668.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 211 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.66 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 8,231,262 miles reported for 2023 – about 41,156 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 132 CDL drivers; 22 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 110 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Hot-Rock Haulers LLC | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.4% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 13% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 45% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 45% higher than average |
| Inspections | 209 | 209 with a driver check, 73 with a vehicle check, 69 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hot-Rock Haulers LLC?
Hot-Rock Haulers LLC is registered with USDOT number 1496668 and operating authority MC-562561.
How many trucks does Hot-Rock Haulers LLC have?
It reports 200 power units (120 tractors, 80 straight trucks) and 211 trailers, with 132 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 16, 2025).
Where is Hot-Rock Haulers LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in South Boston, Virginia 24592.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hot-Rock Haulers LLC?
Over 24 months, 16.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.