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Freight Carrier · South Boston, VA

A J TRANSPORT

Name: A J TRANSPORT
Address: 2100 PHILPOTT RD, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, US
Telephone: (434) 572-2477

2100 PHILPOTT RD · South Boston, VA 24592

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #562561
USDOT #1496668 USDOT Active

200
Power Units
132
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

A J TRANSPORT is a South Boston, VA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 200 truck(s) in their fleet and 132 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-562561 and their USDOT number is 1496668.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/16/2025 · last updated Jul 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/16/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 8,231,262 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Liquids/Gases
Grain, Feed, Hay
Commodities Dry Bulk
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: NC (112), VA (51), SC (18), GA (11), FL (5), TN (2), WV (2), CA (1), NM (1), AL (1), KY (1). Home base: South Boston, Virginia.

Safety Record

22 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
9
Tow
12
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.55 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 6 Vehicle Maintenance 2.33 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 2

Inspection Summary

205
Total
161
Clean
44
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 45 unique codes

Critical 19

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement2× OOS×2 SW 8
396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
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
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.209B-STWLOOSSteering - Steering wheel lash (free play) meets or exceeds OOS chart limit1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-CDHMCoupling - Horizontal movement between upper and lower halves exceeds 1/2 inch1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4

Hours of Service 5

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system3× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× 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
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative4× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance3× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

A J TRANSPORT
2100 PHILPOTT RD
SOUTH BOSTON, VA 24592

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 45 unique codes

Critical 19

Unsafe Driving 4

Hours of Service 5

Vehicle Maintenance 17

Locations

Location on Map

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