Equipment
Hotshot dispatch
Hotshot dispatch finds smaller, time-sensitive loads for pickup trucks pulling gooseneck or bumper-pull trailers, often for direct, expedited delivery.
In short
Hotshot dispatch finds smaller, time-sensitive loads for pickup trucks pulling gooseneck or bumper-pull trailers, often for direct, expedited delivery.
What is hotshot trucking?
Hotshot trucking uses heavy-duty pickup trucks, typically Class 3 to Class 5, pulling flatbed trailers to move smaller loads quickly. It suits urgent, partial, or regional freight that does not need a full-size tractor-trailer.
Source: FMCSA: Commercial Driver’s License program (opens in a new tab)
Common hotshot freight
- Oilfield and construction equipment
- Agricultural equipment
- Urgent industrial parts
- Partial flatbed loads
What we consider when dispatching a hotshot
Weight ratings
Hotshot setups have lower weight capacity than Class 8 trucks. We check load weight against your combination’s ratings.
Licensing
Whether a CDL is required depends on combination weight ratings and how the vehicle is used. We plan within your licensing and authority.
Speed and directness
Hotshot freight is often urgent and direct, so timing and communication carry extra weight.
What to have ready for your consultation
- Truck and trailer GVWR and combined rating (GCWR)
- Trailer type and deck length
- CDL status
- Securement equipment on board
Hotshot dispatch questions
Is hotshot dispatch only for flatbed trailers?
Most hotshot setups use gooseneck or bumper-pull flatbeds, but the right fit depends on your equipment.
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