Hot Shot Trucking Knoxville, TN
(615) 970 - 7100
The Knoxville area is one of the most robust economic centers in the United States, a distinction in no small part due to diversification. The city and its suburbs are home to a myriad of different industries, ranging from manufacturing to energy production to retail to advanced technology. HotShotTrucking.com serves each of these fields diligently, striving to keep the entire area dynamic and prosperous.
Hot Shot Trucking Services in the Heart of the Tennessee Valley
Knoxville is the headquarters of the Tennessee Valley Authority, the largest government provider of electricity in the United States. With the presence of the University of Tennessee’s main campus and Knoxville College, this makes the area an ideal environment to do business.
Thousands of firms have set up shop in the city and its neighboring towns, providing jobs and investment in a wide array of industries. While this investment has created a prosperous economy, it has also led to logistical difficulties, as all these companies must share local roads to complete their shipments.
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.
Hot Shot Trucking’s Streamlined Process
Single point of contact
shipment-to-vehicle matching system
Vetted & exclusive carriers
real-time monitoring & alerts
Types of Vehicles
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 lbs.BOX TRUCK
We pride ourselves in 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.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.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.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.FULL FLATBED
HotShotTrucking.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.Knoxville Hot Shot Trucking Company
Expedited Freight in Knoxville, Tennessee
HotShotTrucking.com is committed to relieving logistics problems for all our customers. Serving both Knoxville proper and the surrounding towns of Oak Ridge, Maryville, Farragut, Kingsport, Greenville, and Johnson City, we strive to minimize delays and price while ensuring safety.
Our team understands the critical importance of on-time deliveries and secure transportation, whether you’re moving urgent medical supplies, manufacturing components, or retail goods. By leveraging our extensive network of carriers and advanced tracking systems, we provide customized shipping solutions tailored to meet your specific needs.
Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
At HotShotTrucking.com, we believe in maintaining clear and consistent communication with our Tennessee clients and drivers, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. To achieve this, we’ve implemented a single point of contact (SPOC) system, offering immediate access to our team without the hassle of navigating call center queues or leaving messages.
Whether you’re placing a new order or managing an ongoing shipment, the SPOC is your go-to resource. Our team is ready to guide you through delivery options, helping you choose the best solution for your needs. For active shipments, the same contact provides real-time updates, keeping you informed about your delivery timeline and enabling you to plan your operations with confidence.
Concierge-Level Customer Service
We ensure our customers stay informed every step of the way by leveraging cutting-edge tracking and monitoring technology for our network of trucks. This system enables us to quickly address disruptions—whether from traffic, weather, or construction—by identifying alternative routes and redirecting drivers promptly to keep shipments on track.
As part of our personalized concierge service, we invite you to be actively involved in this process. In the event of a delay, we’ll present alternative route options, outline their advantages and drawbacks, and let you choose the one that best fits your needs. This collaborative approach extends to order placement as well, where we guide you through all delivery options and empower you to make the final decision. Whether your shipment is heading across Tennessee or beyond, you’ll always have full control and transparency over your delivery.
Knoxville, Tennessee Hot Shot Deliveries
Whereas most trucking companies clump different customers’ orders together, all hot shot deliveries are dedicated. This means we assign a specific vehicle to your order; the vehicle won’t carry anything else until your shipment is complete. Not only does this reduce delays, but it makes it easier for us to load unique storage equipment if your order calls for it.
HotShotTrucking.com provides a single source of information at each point in the delivery stage. Whether you need updates on truck position or answers to specific questions, we will provide it immediately.Sprinter Vans
Emergency shipments often consist of smaller, lightweight items that are essential to keeping operations running smoothly, even if they don’t require much space. For these deliveries, sprinter vans are an ideal solution, offering a cost-effective, fuel-efficient option while being nimble enough to handle congested streets and tight spaces. To support businesses in Knoxville and throughout Tennessee, HotShotTrucking.com has incorporated a dedicated fleet of sprinter vans into our network.
When you place an order for smaller cargo, we’ll promptly match your shipment with a nearby van that meets your size and transport requirements. If your items need special care—such as refrigerated or frozen transport—we’ll ensure the van is properly equipped to maintain the necessary conditions and protect your goods throughout the journey.
Straight Trucks
Straight trucks, also known as box trucks, strike the perfect balance for expedited freight, offering more space than a sprinter van while being easier to maneuver than a full-sized dry van. This versatility makes them an excellent choice for businesses in Knoxville, TN, seeking reliable and efficient delivery options. At HotShotTrucking.com, we specialize in utilizing straight trucks, optimizing their capacity, and planning precise routes to minimize delays and ensure timely deliveries.
Many of these trucks are equipped with refrigeration or freezer units, making them ideal for transporting perishable goods like agricultural products. Whether navigating busy streets or avoiding traffic disruptions, you can rely on us to handle your shipment with speed and efficiency.
53ft Dry Vans
For businesses in Knoxville with larger shipping requirements, our 53-foot dry vans provide a dependable solution. At HotShotTrucking.com, we uphold our full truckload service standards by pairing your shipment with a dry van tailored to its specific volume and weight. We apply the same meticulous planning and oversight to these larger vehicles as we do for smaller ones, like sprinter vans and straight trucks, ensuring smooth and efficient deliveries.
Our skilled drivers will arrive at your location to load your cargo and proceed directly to the destination. Throughout transit, we utilize advanced tracking technology to monitor the shipment, proactively addressing potential delays to ensure your delivery reaches its destination on time, as promised.
We’ve Got the Solution for Your Urgent Shipment
Whether it’s a single parcel or a truckload of pallets, our dedicated team of experts will help you select the best solution, ensuring your delivery gets where it needs to be on time and at an affordable price.
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Sprinter Vans
When speed counts but you don’t want to break the cost barrier, cargo sprinter vans are an excellent option for your expedited freight. We provide a broad selection of sprinter vans to support both local and long-distance ground shipping needs.
Box Trucks
Small box trucks range from 10 to 16 feet long, larger than sprinter vans but smaller than large box trucks and semi-trailers. We have access to fleets of carefully vetted small box trucks, ensuring your urgent shipment gets where it needs to go—safely, securely, and on time.
Large Straight Trucks
Large straight trucks can carry significantly more than a sprinter van or small box truck. Whether you’re transporting time-sensitive, temperature-controlled cargo or palletized freight, our large team of expeditors is here to help you choose the ideal ground transportation vehicle.
53-Ft Dry Vans
We offer access to 53-foot dry vans capable of handling loads up to 44,000 pounds, providing door-to-door service through authorized motor carriers across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. These 53-foot dry vans are perfect for transporting various freight types, such as palletized goods, non-perishable items, and other sizable loads.
Flatbed Trucking Services
We provide flexible flatbed trucking services tailored to meet urgent deadlines, with the convenience of a dedicated point of contact and real-time tracking. Whether you’re shipping construction materials, machinery, or industrial equipment, our expeditors ensure fast, reliable transport to the final destination.
Hot Shot Trucking
Our hotshot trucking services are equipped to handle wide or oversized hot shot loads, as well as large and heavy specialized equipment for local, regional, or national deliveries. Get in touch with our experienced team of expeditors to get a freight quote now.
Dedicated Single Point of Contact
At the heart of HotShotTrucking.com is a dedicated team of professionals working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure every shipment arrives on time, and in optimal condition, at its final destination. We offer the fastest ground and air transportation options for B2B customers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Get peace of mind with a dedicated, single point of contact. We're with you along every mile of your journey.
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