Freight Carrier/freight Forwarder · Palmer, AK
NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC
8834 EAST FIREWEED ROAD · Palmer, AK 99645
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(907) 250-7181
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- MC #1172535
- USDOT #3126246 USDOT Active
- 4Power Units
- 4Drivers
- Carrier/freight ForwarderEntity Type
About this carrier
NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC is a Palmer, AK freight carrier/freight forwarder that is authorized for: 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 Sep 20, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- 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
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Intermodal Containers
- Oilfield Equipment
- Agricultural / Farm Supplies
- Construction
- Water Well
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: AK (11). Home base: Palmer, Alaska.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 0Injury
- 0Tow
- 0Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
0
0
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0
0
Vehicle Maintenance
19.6
8
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0
0
Inspection Summary
- 11Total
- 3Clean
- 8With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 47 unique codes
Critical 16
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Vehicle Maintenance 31
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
Locations
Physical Address
NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC8834 EAST FIREWEED ROAD
PALMER, AK 99645
Mailing Address
NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INCPO BOX 670863
CHUGIAK, AK 99567-0863