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HOT-Z TRANSPORT COMPANY

1501 MILL RACE DRIVE · Salem, VA 24153

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  • MC #215550
  • USDOT #381200 USDOT Active
  • 53
    Power Units
  • 44
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HOT-Z TRANSPORT COMPANY is a Salem, VA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 53 truck(s) in their fleet and 44 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-215550 and their USDOT number is 381200.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2026 · last updated Jun 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,744,947 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Virginia — 24 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 21 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 12 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 9 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: VA (24), SC (21), NC (12), GA (9), WV (2). Home base: Salem, Virginia.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.08 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.04 29 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 1

Inspection Summary

  • 68
    Total
  • 31
    Clean
  • 37
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 51 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 27

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× 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 wear5× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 4

  • 172.336C-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to display ID numbers according to provisions in table of 172.336(c)1× SW 5
  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5
  • 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Hours of Service 3

  • 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
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
HOT-Z TRANSPORT COMPANY
1501 MILL RACE DRIVE
SALEM, VA 24153
Mailing Address
HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC
PO BOX 1689
SALEM, VA 24153

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