Time-Critical Freight

Hotshot Dispatching

Hotshot trucking uses a heavy-duty pickup (usually a one-ton dually) pulling a gooseneck trailer, instead of a full semi. It's built for speed and flexibility on time-critical, mid-size loads — often a single piece of equipment — where a full 53' rig would be overkill and slower to load.

Fast pickup & delivery Lower entry cost than a semi Ideal for single-piece equipment

Get matched with a Hotshot dispatcher All truck types

Gooseneck hotshot — heavy-duty pickup with flatbed trailer

Specifications

Hotshot at a glance.

Typical figures for this equipment type — exact specs vary by carrier and manufacturer.

Trailer length30–40 ft (gooseneck)

Tow vehicle1-ton pickup (F-350 / Ram 3500 class)

Hitch typeGooseneck

Max payload~16,500–30,000 lbs (CDL-dependent)

CDL requirementDepends on combined weight rating

Typical freightTime-critical, mid-size equipment, single machinery pieces

Available Configurations

Not all Hotshot equipment is the same.

Tell your dispatcher which configuration you run — it changes which lanes and rates you're matched to.

Standard

Standard Gooseneck Hotshot

The default setup for most hotshot lanes.

Gooseneck hitch for tight turning radius
Chain & strap securement
Fastest option for single-piece freight

Beavertail

Hotshot w/ Beavertail Ramps

Angled rear section with fold-out ramps.

Drive-on loading for wheeled equipment
No separate ramps needed
Common for skid steers and small tractors

Enclosed

Enclosed Hotshot Trailer

Fully enclosed box on a gooseneck chassis.

Weather and theft protection
Good for high-value equipment
Lower max payload than open trailers

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Ready When You Are

Let's get your Hotshot booked on better freight.

No long-term contract, no upfront fees — talk to a dispatcher who already knows your equipment.

Get started Call (800) 555-0142