Hot Shot Trucking
A North American Expedited Freight Company to Meet Your Urgent Trucking Needs.
WHAT IS HOT SHOT TRUCKING? AKA HOTSHOT TRUCKING
Modern business is all about strict timelines. Whether your field is manufacturing, extraction, retail, or research and development, your operations are bound to rely on activities that operate in tandem. By calling on the hot shot trucks closest to your supply or distribution points, hotshot brokers can fill any gaps in your supply network as soon as they happen.
Who We Are
A Trusted Time-Critical Logistics Partner with Decades of Experience
HotShotTrucking.com has the logistical expertise, massive network, experience, and resources to move any hot shot shipment under last-minute deadlines. As your trusted freight service provider, we work with you to develop an optimized shipping strategy that ensures your freight gets where it needs to go—safely and on time.
As an urgent freight solutions company, HotShotTrucking.com uses all available resources to ship your freight by ground or air. We provide delivery options including charter flights, semi trucks, tractor trailers, flatbed hotshot trucks, sprinter vans and more.
Why Work with HotShotTrucking.com?
A Single Point of Contact
From booking to delivery, you’ll work with the same expediter throughout the entire logistics chain. No annoying call centers or time-wasting miscommunication.
Real-Time Tracking, 24/7/365
Our advanced tracking technology lets you find loads and know where your shipment is.
Multiple Options
We analyze traffic on the ground and in the air, plan for inclement weather and prepare for potential flight delays. Our goal is to ensure that nothing stands in the way of meeting your deadline.
The Right Capacity Is Key to Every Urgent Shipment
Your urgent shipment will be the only freight in the sprinter van, box truck, straight truck, hot shot truck, 53’ dry van, or full flatbed to minimize damage and ensure the shipment goes direct from pickup to delivery.
SPRINTER VAN
HotShotTrucking.com's expedited Sprinter vans have the capacity to meet your local, regional, or long-distance ground shipping needs. Measuring 8-12’ x 52” x 70", our carefully selected vans have the capacity to carry loads up to 3,000 pounds.
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BOX TRUCK
We pride ourselves on working with trusted partners that offer carefully vetted box trucks, from temperature-controlled vehicles to varying sizes that accommodate smaller loads. Our box trucks, or small straight trucks, measure 12-16’ x 94” x 70” and have the capacity to carry up to 5,000 pounds.
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STRAIGHT TRUCK
Measuring 22-26’ x 96” x 96”, our straight trucks can carry loads up to 9,000 pounds. Our large straight truck services offer focused logistics, professional drivers, and deeply experienced expeditors to get your delivery where it needs to go.
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HOT SHOT TRUCK
We'll happily arrange for your freight to be transported via hot shot trucking services. We've proudly partnered with hot shot trucking providers across North America to give you access to carefully vetted ground delivery vehicles for your time-critical freight.
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53' DRY VAN
Our fleet of 53-ft dry vans can carry loads up to 42,000 pounds. Measuring 53’ x 99” x 102”, these carefully vetted vehicles will ensure your time-sensitive freight arrives at its destination safely.
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FULL FLATBED
AirFreight.com's full flat bed vehicles can accommodate wide or mega-size loads, such as specialized equipment machinery of all weights and sizes. Measuring 48-53’ x 102” x 102”, our fleet of full flat bed vehicles can carry freight of up to 48,000 pounds.
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SOLVING YOUR URGENT SHIPPING NEEDS
Modern day hot shot trucking provides the speed and exclusivity you need to meet the most demanding and time-sensitive shipping requirements. We use every resource, avenue, and channel available to ship your freight by ground or air.
Expedited Shipping Excellence: Explore Our Resource and Blog Section
HotShotTrucking.com is a trusted leader in the hot shot trucking industry. Our blog and resource section offers information and resources to improve your logistics strategy.
The Types of Vehicles Used for Emergency Freight
When you're facing a shipping emergency, every minute counts. And you need more than just a truck – you need a solution. The right emergency freight choice ensures that your urgent cargo reaches its destination as quickly, safely, and cost-effectively as possible.
Hot Shot Trucking for the Oil Industry
Hot shot trucking originated in the oil and gas industry. It was a response to the need for rapid transport of time-sensitive materials to remote drilling sites. Today, it plays a critical role in the logistics of the oil and gas sector. This article delves into the intricacies of hotshot trucking within the oil and gas industry.
Hot Shot Trucking Texas
Hot shot trucking is not just a logistical solution. It is an economic imperative in Texas. Hot shot services are essential in supporting businesses across the state, from oil and gas operations to small local enterprises.
What is Hot Shot Trucking? aka HotShot Trucking
Hotshot trucking is a strategy to quickly solve supply and distribution issues. Brokers call on hot shot drivers, owner operators and pickup trucks near your supply points to fill any gaps in your network right away.
The History of Hot Shot Trucking in North America
Businesses facing shipping emergencies have long counted on hot shot trucking to fill the gaps. Hot shot delivery is a quick solution regardless of the type of trailer and types of loads.
Advantages of Dedicated Freight Services
In the expedited freight industry, efficiency is paramount. Dedicated freight services offer a solution, promising speed, safety, and consistency. Unlike traditional freight carriers, dedicated freight services provide tailored solutions that align with a client's unique requirements, ensuring safety, speed, and consistency in delivery.
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Industries We Serve
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Construction
- Machinery
- Mining and Metals
- Manufacturing
- Oil & Gas
- Telecommunications
Automotive
As automotive technology develops, the need for components such as computers, sensors, and cameras has surged. To tackle this demand many automotive firms are partnering with third-party logistics providers on hot shot hauls.
Working with these providers allows companies to quickly deliver important shipments using vans, trucks, and gooseneck trailers for transportation.
Aviation & Aerospace
The aircraft parts market in North America was worth $180.18 million in 2021. However, supply chain issues have caused delays in delivering vital equipment.
We have the expertise to handle shipping jet engines and other loads in the aviation and aerospace industry. Our team of experienced drivers has extensive experience transporting aviation assets.
Construction
In the next few decades, there will be a need to repair or renew over half of the US building stock. So construction companies are increasingly partnering with third-party providers to quickly transport construction equipment to crucial sites.
We link businesses with hot shot trucking firms for the immediate shipment of parts and equipment across North America.
Machinery
Supply chain disruptions for machinery and equipment manufacturers come from three main factors: workforce shortages, challenges in accessing production components and inflation. Hot shot flatbed trucking and expedited freight services brokered by HotShotTrucking.com can help streamline your production supply chain across state lines.
Mining and Metals
Mining companies face challenges not only in acquiring new equipment but also in transporting shipments of raw materials. Third-party hot shot trucking and logistics providers such as HotShotTrucking.com specialize in devising and implementing innovative shipping solutions so that mines can quickly return to operation. We'll pick up your shipment, deliver it to the airport and receive it at the other end.
Manufacturing
Despite ongoing supply challenges, labor shortages, and economic uncertainty, the manufacturing sector maintains its growth. But it's crucial to select a provider with the experience to meet your urgent freight needs.
We'll find the best solution for your job, whether it's exclusive air charter or expedited ground shipping.
Oil & Gas
The oil and gas industry faces challenges with rigs located in remote areas with minimal infrastructure. With proper planning and a reliable expedited freight logistics partner like HotShotTrucking.com, you can minimize plant and pump downtime, unexpected disruptions and equipment issues.
Telecommunications
While the auto industry first brought attention to the global chip shortage, the telecom industry faces even greater challenges. Microchips and semiconductors are integral to much of its equipment.
This is where the speed and experience of trucking and freight services from HotShotTrucking.com can help. Our hot shot truck network excels at the prompt delivery of parts and equipment throughout North America.
Cost of Urgent Shipping
Which of our specialized shipping services best fits your needs?
Blog and Resource Center
How AirFreight.com Solved a PGA Tour Shipping Emergency
Learn how AirFreight.com located a lost shipment and helped save the PGA Golf Tour.
How AirFreight.com Saved The Farm By Solving A Major Shipping Delay
Learn how we saved a Montana-based artisanal farm thousands of dollars by expediting a shipment of perishable goods.
Expedited Shipping Vendor Comparison
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