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What Is Hotshot Trucking?

Hot shot trucking is a type of freight transportation that focuses on the rapid delivery of smaller, time-sensitive loads that need to be delivered directly to a specific customer and location within a tight deadline.

Hot shot drivers use medium-duty trucks with flatbed trailers to haul a variety of goods, which can range from construction materials and heavy machinery parts to other urgent shipments. The key words to know and understand in hot shot trucking terminology are “expedited” and “exclusive use.” This means the freight does not ship with any other shipments on the trailer.

Benefits of hotshot trucking Services

Hotshot trucking typically involves transporting smaller, urgent shipments within a designated time frame to a specific customer and destination. This can include anything from a single item to multiple pieces of freight. While these deliveries are generally more localized compared to traditional freight services, they can occasionally necessitate travel across province borders or even Canada-wide.

Hotshot drivers may find themselves delivering a variety of cargo, such as construction materials one day, and equipment for oil rigs the next.

Essentially, it refers to any cargo that can be accommodated on a smaller trailer, though "smaller" is a subjective term since some combinations of trucks and trailers can handle loads up to 58,000 pounds.

FAQ

What distinguishes hot shot trucking from standard trucking services?

The main distinctions are the urgency and size of the shipments. Hot shot trucking focuses on smaller, time-sensitive deliveries that require rapid transportation, unlike standard trucking, which handles larger, less urgent loads.

How fast is hot shot trucking?

The speed of delivery depends on the specific requirements of the shipment, including distance and urgency. Hot shot trucking prioritizes rapid delivery, often providing same-day or next-day service, especially for local or regional deliveries.

What types of loads are suitable for hot shot trucking?

Suitable loads for hot shot trucking include construction equipment, machinery parts, agricultural supplies, oil field equipment, and any other goods that need to be delivered quickly and might not require a full-sized semi-truck.

Where do you provide Hot Shot Trucking Services?

We provide services to most of Western Canada, including Calgary, Lethbridge, and all of Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan.