What Is 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. 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. While hot shot trucking may have a lower start up cost then a class 8 truck, there are still many key expenses to keep in mind; fuel, toll, insurance, and truck maintenance just to name a few. So is hot shot trucking a match for your business? If you need lighter weight freight moved for a portion of the cost of a class 8, then yes, looking into getting your local hot shot company to haul for you would be ideal.