Hot-Line Freight System Inc is an active interstate carrier based in West Salem, WI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Tractors | 43 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 186 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 67 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 67 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 83% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 91% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 87% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 53% | 88% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 5 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 8 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 1.36 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.32 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 2.91 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.52 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 18 states. Top state WI accounts for 20% of activity. Activity outside home state (WI): 80%.
+13 other states with fewer inspections
| 6 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2026 |
| IA |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | IL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | WI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | 39395F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 39222AD | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 3958K2HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 3958F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 39115ANSIN | Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |