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NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC

8834 EAST FIREWEED ROAD · Palmer, AK 99645

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #1172535
  • USDOT #3126246 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC is a Palmer, AK freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Alaska. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1172535 and their USDOT number is 3126246.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/17/2024 · last updated Jun 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/17/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 40,000 (2020)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction
  • Water Well

Operating Territory

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Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: AK (10). Home base: Palmer, Alaska.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 20 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 2

Inspection Summary

  • 10
    Total
  • 6
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap1× OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC
8834 EAST FIREWEED ROAD
PALMER, AK 99645
Mailing Address
NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC
PO BOX 670863
CHUGIAK, AK 99567-0863

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