Hightail Hot Shotting
In the fast paced and complex world of hauling hot shot freight, you need a partner with lots of experience, skill, and a natural talent for getting things done. At Hightail Hotshot, Erik and his team deliver all three and more. We are your problem solver.
Experts specializing in timely customs clearances and 100% compliance to keep your hot shot load moving quickly and efficiently.
Whatever your hot shotting requirements are or emergency is, we offer flat deck or enclosed trailers, along with pilot trucking and other services. Do you need a straight truck with a power lift gate? We have accounts with Penske and Ryder, and can hop in a rental and make it happen today.
Do you need a car, RV, camper, or boat hauled? We have experience hauling high value boats and RVs, as well as adding a 5th wheel hitch to haul your 5th wheel trailer. Furthermore, we even have a long bed dually set up to haul your truck slide-in camper. We can help you get it there.
Is your shipment Hazmat? Our hot shot drivers at Hightail Hotshot are certified to transport dangerous goods. Also, is your shipment small or local? We can keep your business moving with delivery of small parts, equipment, PPE supplies, and even personnel. In any event, time is money so let us run around for you.
Do you need a car, RV, camper, or boat hauled? We have experience hauling high value boats and RVs, as well as adding a 5th wheel hitch to haul your 5th wheel trailer. Furthermore, we even have a long bed dually set up to haul your truck slide-in camper. We can help you get it there.
Is your shipment Hazmat? Our hot shot drivers at Hightail Hotshot are certified to transport dangerous goods. Also, is your shipment small or local? We can keep your business moving with delivery of small parts, equipment, PPE supplies, and even personnel. In any event, time is money so let us run around for you.
Whether local or international hot shot shipments or an emergency, we deliver on time – every time. Let Erik and his team at Hightail Hotshot help you with your emergeny or hot shotting delivery today.
Flat Deck
Steel pieces for your bridge project, generator to your mine site or those vital parts to keep your mill or oil project running. We do it every day… and we do it very well.
Enclosed
We have zero cargo claims and spotless drivers abstracts ensuring your sensitive loads are dry and safe, period.
Pilot Truck
Experienced escort drivers ensure your O/D shipment arrives promptly and most important keep the travelling public safe.
Clara Gingras
Director of Sales & Operations Bereli Freight Solutions
Sean Ploss
Business Development Manager Pacific Customs Brokers/PCB Freight Management
Nicole Rozinbaum
Regional Manager ITN Logistics
Shawn Taylor
Senior Account Manager | Omni Logistics -Coppell, Texas
Hot Shotting Blog
Considering Starting Your Own Hot Shot Trucking Business?
We get lots of calls from guys considering starting their own business so a blog post on the subject of hot shot trucking seemed like a perfect idea.
Over ten years ago this was me, I was purchasing a Ford F350 out of Texas and thought it would be cool to make money with it. Having family in the trucking industry I picked their brains and after hiring someone to facilitate obtaining my Canadian and US authorities and leasing my first flat deck I was in business.
Over ten years ago this was me, I was purchasing a Ford F350 out of Texas and thought it would be cool to make money with it. Having family in the trucking industry I picked their brains and after hiring someone to facilitate obtaining my Canadian and US authorities and leasing my first flat deck I was in business.
Hot Shotting -Diesel or Gasoline?
You probably already are aware that hot shot services most all use diesel equipment. Can I do hotshot hauling with my gas truck?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of each? And the one question always asked…. Why is diesel sometimes cheaper and other times more expensive??
What are the benefits and drawbacks of each? And the one question always asked…. Why is diesel sometimes cheaper and other times more expensive??
Pre-Trip Like a Pro
If you are not a commercial driver you may not be familiar with the term pre-trip.
Professional hot shot drivers as commercial drivers are required to complete a pre trip inspection of their Hotshotting equipment. Besides being required by the transportation regulatory authorities doing a pre trip just makes good sense. Why not take a tip from the pros and make a pre-trip part of your routine as a citizen of the public roadways.
Professional hot shot drivers as commercial drivers are required to complete a pre trip inspection of their Hotshotting equipment. Besides being required by the transportation regulatory authorities doing a pre trip just makes good sense. Why not take a tip from the pros and make a pre-trip part of your routine as a citizen of the public roadways.
GVW-What??
Whether you are looking to book a hot shot service or towing your camping equipment you may at some point come across the acronym GVWR. What does it stand for and what does it mean for you?
GVW mean the Gross Vehicle Weight
GVWR means the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GCVWR means the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating
GVW mean the Gross Vehicle Weight
GVWR means the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GCVWR means the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating
What to know before you call our hot shot service
Inexperienced shippers and new freight brokers can quickly be spotted when they call our hot shot emergency line.
- Are you or your client actually looking for hot shot dedicated service?
- What is the dimensions and weight of the freight?
Hot Shot or LTL?
Some of our competitors operate as LTL carriers filling their trailers with freight from various customer outbound and again as a back haul. This works for some, and the customers benefit from the much-reduced cost of sharing the deck with multiple clients.
LTL or FTL?
What is LTL and FTL and which one best describes hot shot trucking? LTL stands for Less Than Truckload and FTL is Full Truck Load
The Turbo Life
Recently while waiting for completion of some maintenance on one of our hot shot trucks I listened to the service manager chat with some customers on the phone and in the shop about turbo issues.
Electric Trucks for Hotshotting?
As of 2023 is it feasible for a hot shot carrier to switch to electric trucks? Electric trucks have instant power and very high torque. They also are unaffected by elevation changes unlike combustion engines.