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Carrier profile · USDOT 2109525 · MC735524 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Michael Hotze

DBA Hotze Farms Express · Malvern, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2011
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 525-1040
4
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
94K
Annual miles
15 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

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC735524
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 3, 2018Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseConstruction
Annual mileage
94,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2109525
MC / docket
MC-735524
Legal name
John Michael Hotze
DBA
Hotze Farms Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 9, 2011
Last MCS-150
Oct 8, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 John Michael Hotze's USDOT number?

John Michael Hotze's USDOT number is 2109525 and its docket number is MC735524.

Is John Michael Hotze authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John Michael Hotze's safety record?

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

How big is John Michael Hotze's fleet?

4 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 8, 2025.

What insurance does John Michael Hotze carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company.

Where is John Michael Hotze located?

John Michael Hotze is located at 30334 Epperson Ave, Malvern, IA, 51551-5076. Phone: (712) 525-1040.

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