Service 04 / Hotshot
Hotshot dispatch
Expedited, time-critical small loads on gooseneck trailers. When it has to be there yesterday.
Rates vary by state, lane, equipment, load type, market conditions, deadhead and negotiated rate, and are not guaranteed. Weekly gross is an estimate based on about 2,500–3,000 miles per week, before fuel, dispatch fees, insurance and other operating costs. It is not a guarantee of earnings — actual revenue varies by market, lanes, load availability, equipment and negotiated rates.
01What we do
When it has to be there yesterday.
Hotshot is all about speed and weight management. We find expedited, partial and oilfield loads that fit your GVWR, pair loads to fill your deck, and chase the premium rates that make a one-ton and a 40' gooseneck profitable.
Typical loads
- Machinery parts
- Oilfield equipment
- Vehicles
- Construction supplies
What's included
- Expedited, partial and LTL-style loads
- Load pairing to maximize deck space
- Weight & GVWR checks before booking
- Oilfield, agriculture & construction freight
- Same-day booking for urgent shipments
Equipment requirements
- Class 3–5 truck with 30'–40' gooseneck
- Active MC & DOT
- Straps & chains
- CDL if GCWR over 26,001 lbs
02Benefits
Why carriers run hotshot with Apex
- 01
Premium urgency pay
Time-critical freight pays more — we make sure the rate reflects the rush.
- 02
Load pairing
Two partials on one trip can beat a single full load on a per-mile basis.
- 03
Fast turns
Short-notice loads keep your week full with fewer idle days.
03Process
From call to first load
- STEP 01
Connect
Tell us about your truck, equipment, home time and preferred lanes. Onboarding takes about 20 minutes — MC, W-9, COI and you're live.
- STEP 02
Find
We search DAT, Truckstop, and our private broker network for the highest-paying freight that fits your lanes and schedule.
- STEP 03
Negotiate
Our dispatchers work brokers hard for top rates, detention, and TONU terms — then send you the rate con to approve before we book.
- STEP 04
Move
You haul. We handle check calls, paperwork, tracking updates, and invoicing or factoring submissions so you get paid fast.
04Pricing
Straight rates. No surprises.
No contracts, no setup fees, no forced dispatch. Pick the plan that fits your fleet today — switch anytime.
Starter
For owner-operators who want a pro dispatcher without a monthly fee.
5%
per load dispatched
- Load finding & negotiation
- Rate confirmation handling
- 24/7 dispatch support
- Broker setup packets
- Up to 2 trucks
- Most popular
Professional
Flat, predictable pricing for growing carriers running hard.
$300
per truck / month
- Everything in Starter
- Priority load access
- Weekly performance reports
- Invoicing & factoring submissions
- Unlimited trucks
Enterprise
Dedicated dispatch team and integrations for serious fleets.
Custom
tailored to your fleet
- Dedicated dispatcher
- Custom lane preferences
- Fleet management
- API access
- White-label option
Only if your combined weight rating exceeds 26,001 lbs. We'll book within your license and weight limits.
Yes — pairing partials is one of the best ways to raise hotshot revenue.
Starter is 5% per load dispatched with no monthly fee. Professional is a flat $300 per truck per month. Enterprise fleets get custom pricing.
Never. Every load is sent to you for approval before it's booked.
At typical freight rates of $2.50 – $3.50 / mile, a hotshot carrier dispatched by Apex Truckin can gross an estimated $7,000 – $10,000 per week before fuel, dispatch fees and other operating costs. This is an estimate, not a guarantee — actual revenue depends on the state, lane, load type, market conditions, deadhead and the rates our dispatchers negotiate.
Put your hotshot to work.
Get a free lane review and your first load booked within 24 hours. No contracts. No forced dispatch.