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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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KDL HOTSHOT LLC
USDOT 3553889 · MC1191165 · EIN 85-3668392 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
183 OLD STATE ROUTE 34, JONESBOROUGH, TN, 37659
(321) 314-2442 · KENNETH DAVID LITTLE
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 44.4% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 42.9% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 3
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 943
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 0076609-01-CA · eff 02/26/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate44.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate42.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance436 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance384 pts
Driver Fitness117 pts
Unsafe Driving60 pts
Other24 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 6 | 126 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 4 | 108 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 54 |
| 395.13D1-OOSO | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.47D1-BRMMCHE-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 27 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Most inspected states
TN5
TX3
CA3
IA2
NC2
PA2
IN1
MS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7.20 | 7.20 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4.36 | 4.36 | ≈98–100% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.80 | 1.80 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.17 | 7.17 | ≈75–79% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 46% (7 OOS) · Log / ELD device 31% (4 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 14% (2 OOS)
• 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 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (6 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 39% (6 OOS) · Tires 18% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 31 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: 18 inspections, 63 violations, 19 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance22 viol · 5 OOS · 35%
393.95A1 ×3, 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.43DBMA ×2
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.377).
2. Other19 viol · 1 OOS · 30%
392.2-SLLSR ×5, 390.21TB2-DOT ×3, 393.95F ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance14 viol · 10 OOS · 22%
395.8A1-HOSP ×5, 395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×4, 395.22G-ELDMFV ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.27).
Repeat offenders: 395.8A1-HOSP ×5, 392.2-SLLSR ×5, 395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×4, 393.95A1 ×3, 390.21TB2-DOT ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.43DBMA ×2
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Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
17 trailer16 truck4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KENNETH DAVID LITTLE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2021-01-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALFA LOGISTICS LLC | 3727281 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
02/27/2026 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GRT38095A
02/26/2026 — Insurance filed — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 0076609-01-CA
02/02/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2026)
03/22/2025 — Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0079311
03/22/2024 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA03378659
04/21/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA03378659
03/24/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/22/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA03378659
01/20/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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