Freight Carrier · Paris, TN

HOT SHOT FREIGHT

3025 DINKINS LANE · Paris, TN 38242

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #241949
  • USDOT #443653 USDOT Active
  • 9
    Power Units
  • 24
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HOT SHOT FREIGHT is a Paris, TN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 9 truck(s) in their fleet and 24 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-241949 and their USDOT number is 443653.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/26/2025 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/26/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,801,294 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: TN (10), MS (7), IN (3), AL (3), KY (3), TX (1), NC (1), GA (1). Home base: Paris, Tennessee.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.88 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 2 Vehicle Maintenance 1.38 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 1

Inspection Summary

  • 29
    Total
  • 18
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
HOT SHOT FREIGHT
3025 DINKINS LANE
PARIS, TN 38242
Mailing Address
HOT SHOT FREIGHT AND SERVICE INC
PO BOX 506
PARIS, TN 38242

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