Hotshot Owner Operator (Pickup Truck + Gooseneck Required) – No Box Trucks / No Vans
Adams Freight & LogisticsJob Description Adams Freight & Logistics is hiring Hotshot Owner-Operators running pickup trucks with gooseneck trailers for consistent regional freight. This position is strictly for hotshot drivers with a pickup truck and gooseneck trailer. Box trucks, cargo vans, and sprinter vans are NOT accepted. Applicants without the required equipment will not be considered. Equipment Requirements (NON-NEGOTIABLE) You must currently own and operate: ¾-ton or 1-ton pickup truck (2015 or newer) Gooseneck trailer (preferred for most loads) Securement equipment: Chains & binders (CDL: 4 / Non-CDL: 2 minimum) 3” straps (1 per 4 ft of trailer) Minimum 2 tarps (6 ft drop) We do NOT dispatch: Box trucks Cargo vans Sprinter vans Straight trucks Driver Requirements Non-CDL: Combined GVWR under 26,000 lbs CDL: Valid CDL Apportioned plates (IRP) Clearinghouse (full query required) Drug test required Compensation 75/25 split (driver receives 75%) Fast pay: 24–72 hours after delivery Direct deposit via ADP Operations Dedicated dispatcher (1:1 support) No forced dispatch Driver sets schedule Regional lanes (Central & Eastern U.S.) No west coast freight (no runs west of the Rockies) Who This Is For Owner-operators already equipped and ready to run Drivers familiar with hotshot freight Operators focused on compliance, uptime, and professionalism How to Apply Submit your application through Indeed. Qualified applicants will receive a call for a short screening. Pay: $2,500.00 - $5,500.00 per week Application Question(s): What type of vehicle do you operate? Answers (Multiple Choice): Pickup truck with gooseneck trailer Pickup truck with bumper pull Box truck Cargo van Sprinter van Other Do you own a ¾-ton or 1-ton pickup truck (2015 or newer)? Yes No Do you have a gooseneck trailer? Yes No What is your license type? CDL non-CDL What is your combined GVWR? Do you have chains, binders, straps, and tarps required for hotshot freight? Yes No How much hotshot or flatbed experience do you have? 1+ year preferred Less than 1 year When are you available to start? Please supply the make, model, and year of your truck as well as your make, type, and year of your trailer. Work Location: On the road