Hot Shot Trucking

What Hot Shot Trucking does

Hot Shot Trucking is a non-asset third-party logistics provider (3PL) and freight broker founded in 2007 by Dan Boaz, originally as The Expedited Group and now operating within the AirFreight.com brand family out of Long Beach, California. The company matches time-critical freight with a vetted network of 50,000+ traceable carrier vehicles across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, providing direct door-to-door service with no consolidated transfers. Its offering spans the full ground spectrum — Sprinter vans, box trucks, large straight trucks, 53' dry vans, flatbeds, and dedicated hot shot trucks — complemented by expedited LTL, full truckload, same-day and next-day delivery, dedicated trucking arrangements, and air freight/charter/cargo services for the most time-sensitive shipments.

The underlying technology stack combines real-time GPS tracking, advanced dispatch tools, and digital load management systems to coordinate carrier selection, pickup, and delivery. The company differentiates on speed (same-day/next-day), reach (coast-to-coast plus remote oilfield and construction-site access), and a single-point-of-contact account management model delivered through 24/7/365 dispatch. Trustpilot rankings of #1 across six logistics categories and 1,140+ verified 5/5 reviews indicate strong customer-side reputation.

Commercially, Hot Shot Trucking operates a sales-led, quote-based model with toll-free phone intake, web quote requests, and digital content marketing driving lead flow. Revenue is generated through freight brokerage transaction fees on expedited hotshot, full truckload, flatbed, and specialized moves, plus managed services revenue from dedicated contract trucking arrangements. Primary end markets are Manufacturing and Oil & Gas, with secondary exposure to Construction, Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Machinery, Mining & Metals, Telecommunications, and Technology. Named customers include Amazon, Honeywell, Pella Corporation, and a mix of mid-market industrial shippers.

Name

Hot Shot Trucking

Legal name

Hot Shot Trucking

Website

https://hotshottrucking.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hot Shot Trucking is a non-asset North American 3PL and freight broker that matches time-critical ground, air, and expedited freight with a vetted network of 50,000+ carrier vehicles, serving industrial shippers across manufacturing, oil & gas, and adjacent verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Expedited Freight & Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Expedited / Hotshot Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotshot / Sprinter Van / Straight Truck Expediting (TLADANAE), Expedited Truckload (Team Drivers/Time-Definite TL) (TLADANAD), Specialized Equipment Transport (Flatbed, Step-Deck, Lowboy, Car Carrier) (TLAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Expedited freight services
• Hot shot trucking
• Third-party logistics
• Time-critical shipping
• Freight brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage / Transaction Fees: Hot Shot Trucking operates as a freight broker and third-party logistics provider, earning revenue by arranging transportation between shippers and carriers. The company connects shippers with vetted freight carriers and charges transaction fees for coordinating expedited trucking services including hotshot, full truckload, flatbed, and specialized freight moves.
2. Dedicated Trucking Services: Revenue generated from dedicated contract trucking services where entire vehicles are committed exclusively to single customers on recurring or contractual basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hot Shot Trucking is a non-asset third-party logistics provider (3PL) that arranges expedited ground and air freight transportation across North America. The company connects shippers with a vetted network of 50,000+ traceable carriers offering time-critical shipping across equipment types including Sprinter vans, box trucks, large straight trucks, 53' dry vans, full flatbeds, hot shot trucks, and air freight/charter. Services include same-day, next-day, dedicated trucking, expedited LTL, and full truckload with 24/7 dispatch and real-time GPS tracking.

Product overview

Hot Shot Trucking is an expedited freight and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of time-critical transportation services across North America. The core offering consists of ground transportation services including Sprinter Vans, Box Trucks, Large Straight Trucks, 53' Dry Vans, Full Flatbed trucks, and Hot Shot Trucking services, each serving different load sizes and freight requirements. These are complemented by air freight services including Air Cargo and Air Charter for the fastest delivery options. Additional premium services include Dedicated Trucking for exclusive vehicle arrangements, Same Day Delivery for immediate shipments, Next Day Freight, and Expedited LTL. The company acts as a freight broker matching customers with vetted carrier networks, providing real-time tracking and dedicated expeditors to coordinate shipments from pickup to delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sprinter Van Services Expedited Sprinter van shipping services for local and long-distance ground shipping needs, with capacity for loads up to 3,000 lbs and dimensions of 8-12' x 52" x 70". Vans are dedicated to a single shipment with direct routing from pickup to delivery.
• Box Truck Services Small box truck services ranging from 10 to 16 feet long with capacity up to 5,000 pounds, providing secure urgent shipment transport for smaller loads.
• Large Straight Truck Services Large straight truck services measuring 22-26' x 96" x 96" with capacity up to 9,000 pounds for time-sensitive cargo and palletized freight.
• 53' Dry Van Services 53-foot dry van services capable of handling loads up to 44,000 pounds, providing door-to-door service across USA, Canada, and Mexico. Ideal for palletized goods, non-perishable items, and sizable loads.
• Full Flatbed Trucking Services Flexible flatbed trucking services for wide, oversized, or mega-size loads including specialized equipment and machinery, with capacity up to 48,000 pounds.
• Hot Shot Trucking Services Expedited hot shot trucking services for wide or oversized hot shot loads with specialized equipment for local, regional, or national deliveries.
• Air Freight Services Air freight services for time-critical shipments requiring faster delivery than ground transportation, coordinated with real-time tracking.
• Air Charter Services Bespoke air charter solutions for the world's most demanding shipments when standard freight won't suffice.
• Dedicated Trucking Services Dedicated trucking arrangements where an entire truck and driver is committed exclusively to a single customer's freight.
• Same Day Delivery Same-day delivery services for urgent shipments requiring immediate dispatch and direct routing to destination.
• Next Day Freight Next-day freight delivery services for shipments that need to arrive within 24 hours.
• Expedited Freight Services Time-critical freight services with dedicated drivers, direct routing, and priority handling for shipments requiring faster transit than standard shipping.
• Full Truckload Services Full truckload shipping dedicating an entire trailer to one customer's cargo without consolidation stops.
• Air Cargo Services
• Expedited LTL
• Ground Transportation

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Uber Freight: Digital freight broker and managed transportation provider owned by Uber. Direct competitor in U.S. truckload brokerage, leveraging technology to lower transaction costs and capture shipper share.
• RXO, Inc. Public U.S. non-asset freight broker spun out of XPO, with major exposure to truckload brokerage, last-mile, and managed transportation. Directly comparable as a brokerage-led 3PL serving enterprise shippers.
• Redwood Logistics: Mid-market U.S. non-asset 3PL offering truckload, intermodal, LTL, and managed transportation. Comparable in size and customer mix to Hot Shot Trucking's enterprise and mid-market customer base.
• Coyote Logistics: UPS-owned U.S. truckload brokerage serving enterprise shippers across full TL, LTL, intermodal, and expedited. Directly comparable business model and customer mix to Hot Shot Trucking.
• Echo Global Logistics: U.S. non-asset 3PL offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation services. Direct competitor in the freight brokerage space with overlapping enterprise customer base.
• Landstar System: Public U.S. non-asset freight broker and logistics provider with a BCO/agent-based model. Highly comparable to Hot Shot Trucking's asset-light brokerage of expedited and specialized freight across truck and other modes.
• Worldwide Express: U.S. non-asset logistics provider formed by combining Unishippers, GlobalTranz, and Worldwide Express, offering truckload brokerage, LTL, and parcel. Highly comparable multi-vertical brokerage model.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Public U.S. multimodal carrier with brokerage, intermodal, and logistics services including expedited truckload. Comparable in service breadth and enterprise customer overlap, but at significantly larger scale and with owned assets.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Public U.S. supply chain solutions provider with a large truckload brokerage business (J.B. Hunt 360) alongside asset-based capacity. Overlaps with Hot Shot Trucking in brokerage and expedited freight.
• ArcBest (Panther Premium Logistics): Public U.S. multimodal logistics provider whose Panther Premium Logistics division specializes in expedited and white-glove freight. Closest comparable to Hot Shot Trucking's expedited specialty, but with owned assets and a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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