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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC
USDOT 1496668 · MC562561 · EIN 42-1591474 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2100 PHILPOTT RD, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592
(434) 572-2477 · BENNY SAUNDERS
85
Low risk
Risk factors
13 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
200 / 132
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
209 / 435
Crashes (24 mo)
13
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT5205807 · eff 09/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving214 pts
Vehicle Maintenance167 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance55 pts
Other48 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
NC114
VA49
SC23
GA12
FL5
TN2
CA1
NM1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.47 | 0.47 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.09 | ≈17–24% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.00 | 2.02 | ≈20–24% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 11 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Dorchester County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Dorchester County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 53% · Seat belt 20% · Phone / texting 14%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 56% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 25% · Log / ELD device 18%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 34% (1 OOS) · Tires 24% (3 OOS) · Brakes 22%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 23 inspections, 7 violations, 0 OOS, 17 clean · improving.
1. Other4 viol · 57%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 29%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 42 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.353).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 14%
395.8E-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 42 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.06).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 13 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/01/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 06/19/2026 | RALEIGH, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/21/2026 | MADISON, NC | ✓ | ||
| 01/13/2026 | DURHAM, NC | ✓ | ||
| 12/17/2025 | SANFORD, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/21/2025 | DANVILLE, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/24/2025 | ROANOKE, VA | ✓ | ||
| 05/23/2025 | CONWAY, SC | ✓ | ||
| 04/02/2025 | VA | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
24 incomplete vehicle23 trailer22 truck
Company profile
Officer
BENNY SAUNDERS
Recordable crash rate
3.33 / MM mi
Annual mileage
8.2M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
132
Registered since
2006-05-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOT ROCK HAULERS LLC | 4488498 | 1 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
8.2M mi reported (2023)
09/01/2025 — Insurance filed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT5205807
09/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy HOT ROCK HAULERS
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5205805
09/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5205804
09/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5205802
06/15/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5205801
09/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5205800
03/25/2019 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-743440-7
02/26/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2019)
03/25/2018 — Insurance cancelled — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0058886
02/26/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/23/2018)
03/25/2017 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07354704
02/27/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2017)
03/25/2016 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07354703
03/25/2015 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07354702
03/25/2014 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07354701
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