Hot Shot Express Inc
USDOT 269495 · MC-186984 · Moon Township, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Hot Shot Express Inc is a corporation based in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 88 power units and 93 drivers, which ranks it #257 by fleet size among 565 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Pennsylvania. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 221 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 21.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 1 fatality, 8 tow-away), or 9.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Hot Shot Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 269495 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-186984 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 200 Airside Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108 |
| Phone | (412) 788-8878 |
| First registered | Feb 11, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 269495.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 88 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 93 | 0 |
- 1.06 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 7,050,249 miles reported for 2025 – about 80,116 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 93 CDL drivers; 93 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Hot Shot Express Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.2% | 20.5% | 17.4% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 59% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.1 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 91% higher than average |
| Inspections | 221 | 221 with a driver check, 146 with a vehicle check, 158 BASIC violations recorded, 52 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 2, 1987) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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Other carriers near Moon Township
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Transport Inc USDOT 282721 | Moon Township | 268 | 227 | 416 | 24.9% | 21 |
| Greentree Transportation Company USDOT 204961 | Moon Township | 242 | 400 | 426 | 32.8% | 13 |
| Ati Trucking LLC USDOT 2197196 | Moon Township | 164 | 126 | 238 | 26.4% | 10 |
| Precision Transport LLC USDOT 2263782 | Moon Township | 101 | 170 | 98 | 40.0% | 6 |
| Arl Transport LLC USDOT 186375 | Moon Twp | 1,628 | 791 | 722 | 40.5% | 51 |
| Modern Transportation Services LLC USDOT 290790 | Coraopolis | 227 | 305 | 286 | 17.3% | 16 |
| American Carrier Transport LLC USDOT 1143006 | Moon Twp | 168 | 168 | 192 | 39.6% | 17 |
| Red Diamond Trucking Company Inc USDOT 1738977 | Mckees Rocks | 137 | 120 | 66 | 21.7% | 11 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hot Shot Express Inc?
Hot Shot Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 269495 and operating authority MC-186984.
How many trucks does Hot Shot Express Inc have?
It reports 88 power units (88 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 93 trailers, with 93 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 5, 2026).
Where is Hot Shot Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hot Shot Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 21.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.