We’ve all seen them out on the interstate.īig dually Dodges, Chevys and Fords with aftermarket chrome stacks, and single-axle Internationals and baby Freightliners pulling trailers loaded with everything from custom signs and insulation, to shiny new dumpsters and classic cars. Simply put, hot shot truckers operate smaller rigs, haul lighter less-than-truckload freight, and offer more flexible and time-sensitive services than their counterparts in Class 8 trucks. Though the terms are often used interchangeably, they really shouldn’t be.
In fact, for the uninitiated it can be a business fraught with pitfalls.įirst let’s take a look at the differences between hot shot and expedited trucking. There’s no doubt that hot shot trucking does offer unique opportunities, but as you may have guessed, it’s not all fuzzy bunnies and rainbow sherbet. It originated from the need for shippers to move freight more quickly, cost-effectively, and with less hassle and planning than was normally the case with the industry’s big players.Ĭompared to the truckload and LTL sectors, it’s largely dominated by one-truck operators and small fleets owners who’ve had their fill of the low pay and poor lifestyle typically associated with driving company trucks.įor many experienced and would-be hot shot truckers, it’s the dream of owning their own business and keeping more of the fruits of their labor that draw them in.įor others it’s home time, or the notion that less oversight and regulation make for a more rewarding experience. Though it’s still a relatively small segment of the overall transportation industry, hot shot trucking has steadily grown in market share in recent years.
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