We're Hiring CDL Drivers

Get a freight quote

Approved carriers respond fast.

Approved carriers
Reliable drivers
Fast & easy
Anywhere in the US
Oversized loads
Reefer, flatbed & dry van
Insured cargo
Your info stays private

Freight Carrier · Reading, PA

HOT SHOT TRUCKING

Name: HOT SHOT TRUCKING
Address: 552 N FRONT ST, READING, PA, 19601, US
Telephone: (484) 794-0145

552 N FRONT ST · Reading, PA 19601

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(484) 794-0145 Tap to call

MC #1706146
USDOT #4317800 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

HOT SHOT TRUCKING is a Reading, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1706146 and their USDOT number is 4317800.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/13/2026 · last updated Oct 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name CHIKITICA TRANSPORT LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: NJ (2), NC (1), VA (1), PA (1). Home base: Reading, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

Updated Oct 22, 2026

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 3.66 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.6 1

Inspection Summary

5
Total
2
Clean
3
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 5 unique codes

Critical 3

396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 2

393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective1× SW 3
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

HOT SHOT TRUCKING
552 N FRONT ST
READING, PA 19601

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

Google Directions Apple Maps Waze OpenStreetMap

Related Companies

Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
HOT SHOT TRUCKING Legally SAMS TRUCKING INC Calera, AL	USDOT Active Not Authorized	23	25	368280	830968
HOT SHOT TRUCKING Legally JOHNNIE B GATHERS Effingham, SC	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	2	1	446314	1073943
HOT SHOT TRUCKING Legally NXG TRANSPORTS LLC Gainesville, TX	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	4	1629876	4218000
HOT SHOT TRUCKING Legally LEGACY LINE LOGISTICS LLC Ruskin, FL	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	1	1	1772838	4486534
HOT SHOT TRUCKING Legally ONE LOVE HAULING LLC Portland, OR	USDOT Active Not Authorized	0	2	1790568	4519669

Latest from Carrier Atlas Freight Intelligence

LTL

Old Dominion Tonnage Up 1.6% in September After Two Years Down

LTL carrier posts first positive tonnage month since 2024, but execs say a real upcycle needs energy prices to fall.

Oct 29, 2026

General

What does it cost to build a trucking audience worth 5 billion views?

Larry Cothran posted one video a day for three years without missing once. The view count is enormous. The harder lesson was learning what that work is worth.

Oct 29, 2026

Equipment & OEM

Paccar Suppliers Miss Q3 Delivery Targets as Truck Orders Climb

CEO Preston Feight says component vendors couldn't scale output fast enough to match rising demand, creating delivery delays for Kenworth and Peterbilt orders.

Oct 29, 2026

Carrier Business

ITS Logistics Settles EEOC Religious Harassment Case

Third-party logistics provider resolves federal complaint over workplace antisemitism as EEOC steps up enforcement under Trump administration directive.

Oct 29, 2026

Carrier Business

ATRI elects Ruan CEO Ben McLean chairman, adds two directors

The American Transportation Research Institute named McLean to lead its board and appointed TCW's Ben Banks and Werner's Nathan Meisgeier as directors.

Oct 28, 2026

General

Mexico Truckers Halt Strike After Feds Agree to Security Talks

CANACAR, HAMOTAC, and FEMATRAC secured four negotiating sessions on cargo theft, highway violence, and operating costs after demonstrations hit 19 states Monday.

Oct 28, 2026

Compliance & FMCSA

Missouri raises interstate speed limits to 75 mph near Iowa, Arkansas

Four interstates near state borders will see new 75 mph limits by year-end, affecting carrier route planning and CSA speed-violation thresholds.

Oct 28, 2026

Broker Fraud & Vetting

Criminals Stole $24M in Freight Using Legitimate Carrier IDs

Federal cases reveal how thieves bought established motor carriers to pass routine verification. The question is whether your dispatch knows what to check beyond an active MC nu…

Oct 28, 2026

Compliance & FMCSA

Wyoming Requires Self-Certified Safety Training for Teton Pass Trucks

State restricts truck and RV traffic over mountain pass to drivers who complete new program. No federal CDL exemption, no FMCSA docket, but local compliance now mandatory.

Oct 27, 2026

Electric Vehicles

Pilot and Tesla open first two heavy-duty truck charging sites

Travel centers in Georgia and California now offer Tesla Megacharger stalls for Class 8 EVs, marking the first public charging infrastructure built for long-haul electric trucks.

Oct 27, 2026

Earnings & Financials

Knight-Swift CEO targets double-digit rate hikes for 2027 contracts

Adam Miller says truckload carriers have room to push pricing after absorbing years of cost increases during the freight downturn.

Oct 27, 2026

TMS & Software Reviews

BeyondTrucks Compatibility Engine automates dispatch guardrails

New module checks driver, tractor, and trailer assignments against fleet rules before dispatching a load. Aims to replace Post-it notes and tribal knowledge.

Oct 27, 2026

HOT SHOT TRUCKING

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 5 unique codes

Critical 3

Vehicle Maintenance 2

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same legal or DBA name 5

Latest from Carrier Atlas Freight Intelligence

Old Dominion Tonnage Up 1.6% in September After Two Years Down

What does it cost to build a trucking audience worth 5 billion views?

Paccar Suppliers Miss Q3 Delivery Targets as Truck Orders Climb

ITS Logistics Settles EEOC Religious Harassment Case

ATRI elects Ruan CEO Ben McLean chairman, adds two directors

Mexico Truckers Halt Strike After Feds Agree to Security Talks

Missouri raises interstate speed limits to 75 mph near Iowa, Arkansas

Criminals Stole $24M in Freight Using Legitimate Carrier IDs

Wyoming Requires Self-Certified Safety Training for Teton Pass Trucks

Pilot and Tesla open first two heavy-duty truck charging sites

Knight-Swift CEO targets double-digit rate hikes for 2027 contracts

BeyondTrucks Compatibility Engine automates dispatch guardrails