Hotshot Trucking Companies in the United States
There are 177,095 hotshot trucking companies operating across the United States as of May 2026. Expedited freight using medium-duty trucks (typically Class 3-5) with flatbed or gooseneck trailers for time-critical loads. These carriers serve shippers requiring hotshot capacity across all 50 states.
Top states for hotshot trucking
177,095 hotshot carriers across 10 states.
Largest hotshot carriers in the US
Top carriers by fleet size. First 3 featured.
Roman Flex Solutions LLC has operated for 1.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Truth Transport LLC has operated for 16.7y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Josh Kenady Farms has operated for 16.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Highway Tech Signal Equipment Sales INC has operated for 16.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Oscar M Ayala Estrada has operated for 16.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ee Trucking Love LLC has operated for 25.1y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Ways Shipping LLC has operated for 16.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gary Mcdowell has operated for 16.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Debauche Truck & Diesel INC has operated for 42.5y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
D & J Scrap Tire LLC has operated for 16.7y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
David L Woods has operated for 16.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Alliance Tractor & Implement Co has operated for 52.0y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Sandhu Trans INC has operated for 18.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
John Wesley Adcock has operated for 16.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Aa Sanchez Towing LLC has operated for 18.1y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Source: FMCSA carrier census. Owner-operators with power_units = 1, typically flatbed configuration. View methodology
Hotshot trucking questions
What is hotshot trucking?
Expedited freight using medium-duty trucks (typically Class 3-5) with flatbed or gooseneck trailers for time-critical loads.
How many hotshot carriers are in the US?
There are 177,095 hotshot trucking companies registered in the United States as of May 2026.
Which state has the most hotshot carriers?
California leads with 28,618 hotshot carriers.
How do I find a hotshot carrier?
Browse the state-level directories below, or use Truck Graph's search to find hotshot carriers by location. Each carrier profile includes safety scores, insurance status, and risk screening.
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