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CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC

197 FORKSVILLE RD · Honea Path, SC 29654

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  • MC #1720858
  • USDOT #4387696 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 2
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC is a Honea Path, SC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1720858 and their USDOT number is 4387696.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/30/2026 · last updated Aug 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/30/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2025)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — home base

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: GA (2), NC (1), LA (1), KY (1). Home base: Honea Path, South Carolina.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 1 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 4.33 4 Vehicle Maintenance 0.44 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0.33 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 5
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 8 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 1

  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE AND HOTSHOT LLC
197 FORKSVILLE RD
HONEA PATH, SC 29654
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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