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Active carrier authority since 1993 · insured · 3 prior revocations — Grade D

HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC

DBA HOT-Z TRANSPORT COMPANY · DOT 00381200 · MC# 215550 · SALEM, VA

Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Operation
Interstate
Active for
32 years, 7 months
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
53
Drivers
44
Fleet size
N
Officer
WILLIAM E. SPRUILL III
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-07-22
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Aug 27, 1996
Inspections · 24 mo
67
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
4
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle11.7% out-of-service · 60 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Better than the national average
Driver3.0% out-of-service · 67 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average
Hazmat1.6% out-of-service · 61 insp
natl avg 4.4%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current
  • Liability insurance ($3,000,000) — 3 years 1 month of 3 years 1 month covered

    ✓ Currently insured (since Jul 2023)

  • Authority suspension scheduled

    effective 2026-07-31, served 2026-07-01 — still active now, proceed with caution

    Jul 31, 2026MOTUS
  • Revocation ordered — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice

    effective 07/31/2026

    Jul 1, 2026MOTUS
  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Dec 30, 1993Archive
  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Apr 27, 1989Archive
Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

3 revocation(s), most recent within the last month (1 cured notice not counted — deficiency fixed in time, never took effect)

-10/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average vehicle out-of-service rate, below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a crash-free 24 months.

8/10
Pending Suspension

Authority suspension scheduled for 2026-07-31 — still active now, proceed with caution

-17/0

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Frequently Asked

Does HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC have active FMCSA authority?

HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC (DOT 00381200) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is D (46/100). They've held active authority 32 years, 7 months.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, HOT-Z FOOD MARTS INC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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