United States · Equipment

Hotshot load board for pickup trucks

Hotshot loads are smaller, often time-sensitive shipments hauled by a heavy-duty pickup with a gooseneck or bumper-pull flatbed trailer — equipment parts, construction materials and machinery. On GigFreight’s USA load board, filter by “Hotshot” or “Gooseneck” to see this freight.

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What hotshot freight looks like

  • Oilfield and construction equipment parts
  • Building materials
  • Agricultural equipment
  • Expedited partial loads

Finding hotshot loads on GigFreight

  1. Open the USA load board and set the equipment filter to “Hotshot” or “Gooseneck”.
  2. Narrow by origin state and city, destination and pickup date.
  3. Sort by rate or rate per mile, then add deadhead to your next pickup.
  4. With a paid plan, contact the broker directly and agree the load.

Filters to use for hotshot loads

  • Pick “Hotshot” or “Gooseneck” under “Vehicle / trailer type”.
  • Set “Max weight” to what your truck and trailer can actually carry.
  • Choose “Partial” or “LTL” under “Load type” to stack several shipments on one run.
  • Search by “Origin city” in the state you work, for example Texas or Oklahoma, then by “Destination city” toward home.

What sets the rate on a hotshot load

Each hotshot listing shows the posted rate and, where miles are given, the rate per mile. What moves it: urgency, the number of stops, deck length needed, and empty miles to the pickup.

Price the time for multiple stops, not just the loaded miles.

Before you book

  • A Class A CDL is required when the combination weighs 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb; many “non-CDL” hotshot setups stay under that limit.
  • Hotshot carriers need their own operating authority and insurance, like any for-hire carrier.
  • Partial loads mean more stops; price the extra time, not just the miles.

By pickup state

What it costs

PlanMonthlyQuarterlySix months
Standard$29.99$79.99$149.99
Elite$129——

The Standard monthly plan starts with 3 days for $1, then $29.99 a month. Browsing loads is free without an account. Broker contact details need a paid, active plan.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a CDL for hotshot loads?

It depends on weight: a Class A CDL is required if the combined vehicle weight rating is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb. Lighter combinations can run without a CDL.

How do I get hotshot loads in Texas?

Set “Origin city” to a Texas city such as Houston, Dallas or Midland, pick “Hotshot” or “Gooseneck”, and sort by rate per mile. The Texas load board lists loads picked up in the state.

How much do hotshot loads pay per mile?

It depends on lane, urgency and stops. Every load shows its posted rate and, where miles are given, the rate per mile, so you can compare before calling.

Are broker contacts included in the trial?

Broker and shipper contact details on a load are shown only to members with a fully paid, active subscription. A trial gives access to the platform but not to load contact details.

Your next step

Looking for loads? Check the routes, then browse the board for your market.

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What you get

  • Free, without an account: browse the load and vehicle boards.
  • After registering: $1 for your first 3 days (card required). Verified companies can post loads.
  • Broker contact details unlock with the first payment of your plan.

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Facts on this page last checked 2026-10-14.