Carrier profile · USDOT 896143 · MC388685 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Hotline Express LLC

Sharpsburg, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2000
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersChemicalsCourier
2
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
50K
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC388685
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Apr 18, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Auto Owners Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersChemicalsCourier
Annual mileage
50,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
896143
MC / docket
MC-388685
Legal name
Hotline Express LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 31, 2000
Last MCS-150
Mar 17, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Hotline Express LLC's USDOT number?

Hotline Express LLC's USDOT number is 896143 and its docket number is MC388685.

Is Hotline Express LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Hotline Express LLC's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Hotline Express LLC's fleet?

2 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 17, 2026.

What insurance does Hotline Express LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Auto Owners Insurance Company.

Where is Hotline Express LLC located?

Hotline Express LLC is located at 110 Railroad St NE, Sharpsburg, NC, 27878. Phone: (252) 972-3161.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.