What is Difference in Hotshot (cars) and Car Hauler ??
Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by Tuckster, Dec 23, 2020.
-
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
-
KANSAS TRANSIT and Hulld Thank this.
-
What I mean what is the difference maker ??? There is a forum for hotshots and a forum for car haulers. What is the difference ??? Are the folks using semi's car haulers ?? and the ones using trucks hotshots ??
-
Hammer166 Thanks this.
-
First, "Hotshot" is a generic name for a small truck or truck/trailer.
Technically, a "Hotshot" is a transporter (usually a small truck or TT) that transports hot loads... hurry up loads.... gotta be there right now loads. Most "Hotshots" work in the oil fields, but not always. They move ANY product that needs to be there NOW!
Again, "Hotshot" is a generic name & is usually considered a one ton truck & a goose neck trailer that moves small or partial loads.
"Hotshot" generally speaking has nothing specific to do with car hauling.KANSAS TRANSIT, brian991219, James j and 3 others Thank this. -
My power unit will be a semi but I'm trying to decide on trailer. My 1st thought was a 3 or 4 car trailer (or maybe even a mini 5) was the way to go but a few folks have suggested a flatbed where I wouldn't be limited to just cars ???
-
If your going to haul specifically cars then a car hauler maybe the best but if you're not going to be contracted to car hauling only & you're going to be depending on other general freight for income, I'd go with a flat.
Your "semi"... is it a class 8 or is it single rear axle, or what are we talking about? What is the GVWR on your "semi"?Tuckster Thanks this. -
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.