Hotshot Trucking Companies in California
California has 176,402 hotshot trucking companies as of May 2026. Expedited freight using medium-duty trucks (typically Class 3-5) with flatbed or gooseneck trailers for time-critical loads. Browse all hotshot carriers in California with verified safety scores and authority status.
Top cities for hotshot in California
10 cities with hotshot carriers.
Largest hotshot carriers in California
Top carriers by fleet size. First 3 featured.
Intelligent Transportation Corporation has operated for 12.2y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tta Transportation INC has operated for 11.0y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Jose B Palacios has operated for 11.0y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ns Global Trucking LLC has operated for 4.8y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rudys Special Messengers has operated for 11.1y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kam Towing & Transport has operated for 20.8y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Alberto Hernandez has operated for 11.8y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Roadex LLC has operated for 1.8y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Daniela I Lazarescu has operated for 15.7y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Bb Logistics INC has operated for 5.6y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kenneth Scott Macleod has operated for 15.8y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mahesh Transportation Limited LLC has operated for 10.2y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Erma Lee B Logistics LLC has operated for 4.4y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tj Express Logistics INC has operated for 10.4y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Nisus Transportation Limited Liability Co has operated for 4.3y with 1 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Source: FMCSA carrier census. Owner-operators with power_units = 1, typically flatbed configuration. View methodology
Frequently asked questions
How many hotshot carriers are in California?
California has 176,402 registered hotshot trucking companies as of May 2026. Of these, 176,402 hold active FMCSA authority.
Which city in California has the most hotshot carriers?
Los Angeles leads with 10,988 hotshot carriers in California.
How do I find a hotshot carrier in California?
Browse the city directories below or use Truck Graph search. Each carrier profile includes safety scores, insurance, and risk screening.
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