Hotshot dispatch for car haulers

Hotshot car hauling dispatch — no CDL required

Run a 3-car hotshot and get paid twice a week, with a dedicated dispatcher who knows your profile and 24/7 support in English, Portuguese and Spanish. No hidden fees, no monthly charge.

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No CDL
for a 3-car setup
2x
payments per week
24/7
trilingual support
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What is hotshot car hauling

The fastest, lowest-cost way into car hauling

Hotshot car hauling means moving vehicles with a heavy-duty pickup and a gooseneck trailer instead of a full Class 8 rig. It's agile on short and regional lanes, cheaper to get into, and there's steady demand from dealers and auctions.

THE TRUCK

RAM 3500 or F-350

A one-ton dually pickup does the pulling. It's cheaper to buy, insure and maintain than a semi, and easier to park and maneuver at dealer lots and auction yards.

THE TRAILER

3-car gooseneck

A gooseneck car-hauling trailer carries up to three vehicles per trip. Enough capacity to make the math work on regional lanes without stepping up to a full car carrier.

THE LICENSE

No CDL for most setups

Kept under 26,000 lbs combined GVWR, a truck-and-gooseneck setup runs on a regular driver's license in most configurations. That's the door hotshot opens: haul cars without a CDL.

THE FREIGHT

Cars, all day

Dealer transfers, auction runs and private moves keep the boards full. Your dispatcher chains three-car loads into full weeks so the trailer rarely rolls empty.

What's included

Everything your hotshot needs to stay loaded and paid

You drive. We handle the rest: finding loads, negotiating rates, planning routes and dealing with paperwork, so your truck spends less time empty and more time earning.

Load search and rate negotiation

We work the major car hauling boards for you: Central Dispatch, Super Dispatch, CarsArrive, RPM Freight and Acertus, negotiating every rate with brokers so you never leave money on the table.

Route planning, less deadhead

Your dispatcher builds your week around your home base and preferred lanes, chaining three-car pickups and deliveries to cut empty miles between loads.

Paperwork and invoicing

Rate confirmations, BOLs, invoicing and follow-up with brokers, handled by our team so nothing delays your payment.

Broker support and problem solving

Damaged unit at pickup? Broker not answering? We step in and resolve it while you keep moving.

Real-time platform

Loads, payments and performance reports in your pocket. You know what you're hauling, what you'll earn and when it hits your account.

24/7 road support in 3 languages

English, Portuguese and Spanish, around the clock. Whatever happens on the road, someone who speaks your language picks up.

How our commission works

Transparency is the whole point. You only pay when you haul.

Commission per load of [PLACEHOLDER: % final da comissão], deducted only from loads we book for you
No monthly fee, no sign-up fee
No exclusivity contract. Stay because it works, not because you're locked in
No equipment? No problem

Start hauling without buying a truck

Don't own a pickup and trailer yet? Through our partners you can rent the setup and start earning right away, then buy your own once the business is rolling.

RENT THE TRUCK

~US$800 / week

Rent a one-ton dually pickup through our partners for around US$800 a week, no six-figure purchase and no long-term loan to get moving.

RENT THE TRAILER

From ~US$200 / week

Add a 3-car gooseneck trailer from around US$200 a week depending on size. Pair it with the truck and you have a complete hotshot rig for well under what a semi costs.

Payments

The market pays you once a week. We pay you twice.

Cash flow is what keeps a hotshot operation alive. That's why faster pay is our number one commitment.

Industry standard
1x / week

One payday. One shot at covering fuel, tolls and surprises until the next one.

Trucksmile
2x / week

Two paydays every week, plus receivables advance when you need cash before the load settles.

What you need to start

MC authority

Active MC/DOT. Just getting yours? We'll guide you through the waiting period.

Insurance

$1M liability and cargo coverage appropriate for the vehicles you haul.

No CDL needed

A 3-car hotshot under 26,000 lbs GVWR runs on a regular license in most setups.

Requirements

What it takes to run with us

Hotshot lowers the barrier to entry, but you still run a real trucking business. Here's the short list, and we help you sort out anything you're missing.

MC / DOT authority

Active operating authority. Still in the waiting period? We'll walk you through it and get you ready to book your first load.

$1M liability insurance

$1M auto liability plus cargo coverage sized for the vehicles you haul. Our team reviews your policy before your first load.

A regular license

For a 3-car hotshot under 26,000 lbs GVWR, no CDL in most setups. Own or rented equipment both work.

FAQ

Hotshot car hauling dispatch, answered

Do I need a CDL for hotshot car hauling?+

Not for a standard 3-car setup. A pickup and gooseneck trailer kept under 26,000 lbs combined GVWR can operate on a regular driver's license in most configurations. We'll help you confirm what applies to your specific rig.

How much can I make hauling cars with a hotshot?+

It depends on your lanes, hours and how full you keep the trailer. Rather than promise a number, use our earnings estimator to model it around your own miles and rates. [PLACEHOLDER: faixa de ganhos verificada]

How much does the dispatcher charge?+

A commission per load — [PLACEHOLDER: % final] — with no monthly fee, no sign-up fee and no exclusivity contract. You only pay on loads we actually book for you.

How fast do I get paid?+

Twice a week, while most of the market pays once. If you need cash before a load settles, we also offer receivables advance.

Do I need my own truck and trailer?+

No. Through our partners you can rent a pickup for around US$800/week and a 3-car gooseneck trailer from around US$200/week depending on size, and start hauling without buying equipment.

What load boards do you use?+

Central Dispatch, Super Dispatch, CarsArrive, RPM Freight and Acertus, plus direct broker relationships built over years of daily negotiation.

What insurance do I need?+

Typically $1M auto liability plus cargo coverage sized for the vehicles you haul. Our team reviews your policy before your first load.

Can I start with no car hauling experience?+

Yes. Many of our drivers started with zero car hauling experience. Your dispatcher walks you through your first loads, and rented equipment lowers the barrier to entry.

Your hotshot should be earning this week

Apply now and talk to a dispatcher who will build your plan: equipment, lanes and pay.

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