Resources & Insights

What is Hot Shot Trucking? Definition, Benefits, and Cost

• What hot shot trucking is
• The capacity of hot shot trailers
• Types of hot shot trailers
• The requirements for hot shot drivers
• Benefits for shippers
• Downsides of hot shot trucking
• How hot shot trucking impacts the cost of shipping
• How to add hot shot trucking to your supply chain

Ever been called a hot shot? Outside of the trucking industry, a hot shot is someone who’s flashy, successful or larger than life — but in the world of transportation, a hot shot is a smaller trailer hauled by a commercial pick-up

What Are the Different Types of Freight Brokers?

Just when you thought selecting the right freight brokerage for your needs couldn’t get more challenging, the plot thickens once again.

What is "Zone-Skipping" In Freight Shipping?

Shipping large quantities of freight to a wide array of receivers can be a complex task. But understanding the best way to do this, what options are on the table and which services fit your supply chain is important.