COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC, DOT #4444488 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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5 of your 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Texas on September 11.
Your latest, Texas on September 23, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 8 trucks and 7 drivers.
Between February 26 and May 18 you had 3 inspections and 3 were out of service. Three or more inspections in 90 days with half or more out of service lets FMCSA pull your new-entrant safety audit forward (49 CFR 385.308).
In that audit, missing logs on more than half the records checked is an automatic failure (49 CFR 385.321). Your roadside record already has violations under that section: 49 CFR 395.8(a).
COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in DAYTON, Texas (USDOT #4444488). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 6 recent inspection(s) and 45 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC's record points to
- What out-of-service inspections trigger: the expedited safety audit (49 CFR 385.308)
Out of service on 5 inspections of 6 in the last 24 months, most recently September 11. - The new-entrant safety audit: when it comes and what fails it automatically
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 5 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 23, 2026, Texas. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.60).
- Sept. 11, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 2 driver violations, 9 violations in all. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21), and a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75).
- Aug. 5, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 3 vehicle violations, 4 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- May 18, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 3 driver violations and 1 vehicle violation, 14 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), and no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8).
- March 27, 2026, Louisiana. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8) and company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21).
- Feb. 26, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 2 driver violations, 15 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8), company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21), and a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.8).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC1750561, motor property common carrier authority, granted on August 26, 2025.
COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC: DAYTON, Texas Trucking Company
COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC is a small fleet operating out of DAYTON, Texas with USDOT number 4444488. The company operates 8 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC has undergone 6 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 33.3%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 66.7%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC carries 45 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 23, 2026. Across 6 recorded inspections, the record carries 8 driver out-of-service violations and 4 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 7 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 110,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 1 straight truck, 2 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 3 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Texas (5), Louisiana (1). The concentration in Texas is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 6 recorded inspections, COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC's 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 66.7% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-11 | TX | 2 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-05 | TX | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-18 | TX | 3 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-27 | LA | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-26 | TX | 2 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC
What is COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC (USDOT #4444488) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC operates 8 power unit(s) and 7 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC based?
COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in DAYTON, Texas, under USDOT number 4444488.
What is COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 6 recent DOT inspection(s) and 45 recorded violation(s) for COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC (USDOT #4444488), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like COWBOY HOTSHOT LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile