Equipment
Hotshot Freight
Hotshot loads are smaller, urgent, and often booked the same day. We keep your pickup and trailer moving on time-sensitive freight that’s worth the run.
Common setup
Heavy-duty pickup with a gooseneck trailer
Overview
When a part fails on a rig or a job site is waiting on materials, the freight can’t wait for a full truckload. That’s where hotshot comes in.
Hotshot freight moves fast and gets booked fast, so timing is everything. Our dispatchers watch for urgent loads that fit your truck and trailer ratings, negotiate a rate that reflects the urgency, and look for the next load before you deliver.
What Is Hotshot Freight?
Hotshot trucking uses a heavy-duty pickup, typically a one-ton or larger, pulling a flatbed trailer, most often a 30- to 40-foot gooseneck. Loads are smaller than a full truckload and usually go straight from pickup to delivery.
How much you can haul depends on your truck and trailer weight ratings, so every load we book is matched to what your setup can legally carry.
What We Haul
Hotshot freight often serves energy, construction, and agriculture, industries with plenty of activity across Texas:
- Oilfield parts and equipment
- Construction materials and tools
- Agricultural equipment and supplies
- Machinery and replacement parts
- Vehicles and small equipment
- Urgent partial loads
Why Choose Hotshot?
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Lower cost to start
A pickup and gooseneck costs far less to buy and run than a tractor-trailer, making hotshot an accessible way into owning your own business.
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A premium for speed
Shippers pay for urgency, so time-sensitive freight often carries a strong rate for its size.
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Flexible, regional work
Many hotshot runs are regional, giving you more control over your routes and your time at home.
What You Should Know
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Authority and DOT requirements
Hauling for hire across state lines with a combination rated at 10,001 pounds or more generally requires a USDOT number and operating authority, along with a medical certificate and hours-of-service compliance.
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When a CDL is required
A CDL is generally required when your combination is rated at 26,001 pounds or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 pounds. Check FMCSA and your state’s rules for your exact setup.
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Stay within your ratings
Know your payload after the weight of your truck and trailer. We only book loads that fit within your ratings.
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Plan for the return trip
Urgent loads are often one-way. We look for a reload near your delivery to keep deadhead miles down.