Hot Shot Trucking

Hot shot trucking is a type of trucking that carries relatively smaller, time-sensitive loads to accessible locations. Hot shot drivers are essentially the minutemen of trucking. Think of a standard, super duty pick-up truck hauling farm equipment or appliances.

Advantage Of Hot Shot Trucking

A huge benefit to Hot Shot Trucking is that it is often cheaper to start-up than traditional trucking. This is also a great way to see if you would like to invest in getting your Commercial Driver’s License and driving a big rig.

Hot Shot Trucking is Not Expedited Shipping!

Expedited shipping is sending out hauls more quickly than they would usually be delivered. These trucks are always on standby. Typically, expedited shipping trucks can be vans, tractor trailers, or straight trucks

Hot shot trucking is different because they deliver smaller loads, using medium to one-ton trucks, to get time-sensitive materials to their destinations on time. While expedited shipping trucks are on standby, hot shot trucking distributes jobs to various drivers by communicating through load boards.

Types of Trailers Used in Hot Shot Trucking

When it comes to the types of trailers to attach to your truck, you want to make sure you are choosing the type that will be the most functional with the types of loads you want to haul, as well as with the truck you have. Here is a list of the types of trailers and what the best ways to use them.

• Bumper Pull Trailers
• Gooseneck Trailers
• Deckover Trailers
• Lowboy Trailers

Common Hauls for Hot Shot Trucks

Typically hot shot truckers will haul construction materials, heavy equipment, machinery, or farm materials. Hauls can be anywhere from 50 miles away to across the country.