Common hauls for Hot Shot Floating
Typically hot shot truckers will haul construction materials, heavy equipment, machinery, or farm materials. Hauls can be anywhere from 50 miles away to across the province.
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Advantages of Hotshot Hauling
Hotshot hauling is a convenient option for shippers that have tight deadlines to meet, smaller loads to pull or who want to save a bit of money!
- Cost-Savings: A full-length flatbed, step-deck, or semi-truck can be pricey so utilizing the vehicles that fall under Classes 3-5 saves you the money and the need to buy a bigger truck. Hotshot trucking rigs offer great service at more cost-effective rates!
- Time-Saving: When a deadline for delivery is approaching and you or your clientele cannot afford to wait for a larger truck, hotshot trucking can be a lifesaver! The sizes and versatility of these hotshot trucking rigs almost eliminate prolonged loading! And remember: speed is in the name! Additionally, hotshot trailers are easier to maneuver through tight roads or towns that larger freighters would struggle to fit through.
- Bigger Cargo Pool: Hotshot trucking can increase the number of cargo hauling you can choose from. If you or your company have hotshot vehicles and haulers on standby, you can more readily agree to smaller deliveries with quick turnaround times!
- Visibility: With larger trailers, it can be harder for a shipper to track the vehicle’s transit. This can be an annoyance at worst and reflect poorly on the shipper if the cargo is delayed or late to the destination. Hotshot hauling can remove this barrier since each delivery has a dedicated trucker and hauler whose goal is to get the cargo to the location on time and safely!
Types of Hot Shot Trailers
When it comes to the types of trailers to attach to your truck, you want to make sure you are choosing the type that will be the most functional with the types of loads you want to haul, as well as with the truck you have. Here is a list of the types of trailers and the best ways to use them.
- Gooseneck Hotshot Trailer. These trailers are well-known to more experienced drivers. Rated high for their stability, limited swaying, and tighter turning radius, goosenecks would be ideal for larger freights on unfamiliar roads, so consider what routes you will want to drive. The most common length for gooseneck hot shot trailers is 40 feet. Longer trailers might give you the ability to haul more freight but can be restrictive depending on the state laws. Because of its size, it is likely that loads on gooseneck trailers will be considered commercial, and therefore require further training and licensing. They also need a special hitching system, instead of just the bed of a pickup truck, so this could be an additional investment. This would be a great trailer if you choose to really commit to trucking.
- Deckover Trailers. While these can be used both commercially and recreationally, deckover trailers offer unique advantages for hotshot drivers. They are great for heavier hauls (tractors, cars, etc.). The wider deck and lack of good wheels mean that you would have a lot of room for a lot of materials, and be able to take more in one trip. However, because the deck is not very high off the ground, this means that you will have shorter ramps. This is not an extreme disadvantage, but it affects how you get materials on and off your trailer, as well as how you will support and lock them on the trailer while you’re driving.
- Lowboy Trailers. Because of the lowboys’ low center of gravity, it offers the best stability for the heaviest loads. It also means that most equipment can clear the height restrictions in most states. If you were to haul heavy, track-type equipment, it would be the easiest to unload on this trailer because when it is detached from your truck it lays flat on the ground. However, there is a lack of usable deck space. This means that it really limits you on how much you can load onto the trailer at a time. While you can stack very heavy equipment on the trailer, you may only be able to fit one, which can really limit what you can haul.
Hot Shot Equipment
- 20 foot long, G70 Transport Chains
- 20’-30’ long Tow Straps
- 30 foot Winch Strap with Flat Hooks
- 30’-40’ Ratchet Strap with Flat Hooks
- V-Bridle Straps with RTJ Cluster Hooks
- Strap Heavy Duty Bands
- Corner Protectors
- 27 foot long tarps
- Side Mount/Lasso Straps
- Tow Dolly Wheel Nets
- Wheel Chocks
- “Oversized Load” Banners
- Two 20 foot long, G70 Transport Chains with Lever Binders
- Star Warning or Towmate Lights
Our company is located in Guelph and we offer shipping services all over Ontario.
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