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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC
USDOT 381200 · MC215550 · EIN 54-1366407 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1501 MILL RACE DRIVE, SALEM, VA, 24153
(540) 375-6501 · WILLIAM E. SPRUILL III
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
53 / 44
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
58 / 478
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
AXIS Surplus Insurance Company — $3M BIPD · policy P00100206275001 · eff 06/29/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance322 pts
Unsafe Driving82 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance79 pts
Other10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance4 pts
Driver Fitness4 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 44 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 177.834J2-HMBPDV | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
VA20
SC20
GA10
NC6
WV2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.66 | 1.40 | ≈18–25% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.04 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.95 | 3.96 | ≈48–52% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.90 | 0.93 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06. “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 Anderson County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Anderson 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 46% · Seat belt 34% · Following / lane / reckless 20%
• 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 13 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 56% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% · Tires 15% (4 OOS)
• 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 33 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: 7 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 67%
393.9A-LHLI, 393.45D-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.963).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.245).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2026 | SALEM, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/07/2025 | ROANOKE, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/21/2025 | CHARLOTTE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 02/17/2025 | VA | ✓ |
Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
31 trailer30 truck3 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM E. SPRUILL III
Annual mileage
2.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
44
Registered since
1990-02-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA OPERATING LLC | 300813 | 2 VINs | medium |
| EAST COAST RIGGING INC | 962172 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/29/2026 — Insurance filed — AXIS Surplus Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy P00100206275001
06/29/2026 — Insurance ended — Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company
policy CPP148218A
02/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.7M mi reported (2025)
08/31/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy ISCNN08000000013-00
08/13/2025 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 1084PSM2300025-90437
07/17/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/04/2025)
07/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 1084PSM2300025-90437
07/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy ISCNN08000000013-00
07/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPP148218A
07/01/2023 — Insurance ended — Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company
policy CPP148218A
07/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Crestbrook Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CU148218A
07/01/2023 — Insurance ended — Crestbrook Insurance Company
policy CU148218A
07/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6021484
09/16/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Full (2) · policy BA5406529
08/21/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/28/2017)
07/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Full (2) · policy BA5406529
11/21/2002 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy NONE
05/17/2002 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (01/08/2003)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/381200.