Hotshot Truck Driver —
O Trucking LLCHotshot driving positions with O Trucking. Competitive pay at $2.25/mile, 24/7 support, choose your loads.
O Trucking is hiring Hotshot truck drivers nationwide. Current hotshot spot rates run $2.25/mile with average weekly gross around $3,400. Drivers choose their own loads, get 24/7 dispatch support, and no forced dispatch. Key Takeaways
• O Trucking hires Hotshot drivers with per-mile pay of $
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0.60-$1.10/mile and current spot rates near $2.25/mile.
• Hotshot drivers average about $3,400 in weekly gross, with contract rates around $2.75/mile.
• You choose your own loads with 24/7 dispatch support and no forced dispatch.
O Trucking Hotshot Market Snapshot
$2.25/mi
Contract Rate
$2.75/mi
Avg Weekly Gross
$3,400 What It's Like to Drive Hotshot
Hotshot trucking jobs are trucking's wild card. You run a heavy-duty pickup (Ford F-350, Ram 3500) pulling a gooseneck flatbed trailer, hauling time-sensitive and LTL freight that doesn't justify a full 53-foot trailer. Near oilfields (Permian Basin, Bakken, SCOOP/STACK), hotshot pays $2.50-4.00/mile because when a drilling rig needs a replacement part, it needs it yesterday - every hour of downtime costs the operator $20,000+. General freight markets pay $1.50-2.00/mile for agricultural equipment, construction materials, and expedited LTL loads. The startup cost is the most accessible in trucking: $71,000-188,000 depending on whether you buy new or used. Non-CDL hotshot trucking jobs (under 26,000 lbs combined) get you in the door; CDL hotshot with a 40-foot trailer opens up heavier, higher-paying loads. The lifestyle is fast-paced - you're the emergency response of the freight world. What You'll Haul
• Oilfield equipment
• Construction materials
• LTL machinery parts
• Agricultural equipment
• Expedited cargo Top Hotshot Lanes
Texas/Oklahoma oilfields Hotshot Requirements
• Valid driver's license - no CDL needed under 26,000 lbs combined weight
• Heavy-duty pickup (Ford F-350, Ram 3500, or equivalent)
• Securement equipment - straps, chains, binders for flatbed loads Lower Startup Cost
A used F-350 and gooseneck trailer gets you started for $71,000-100,000. That's a fraction of what a Class 8 rig costs. Expedited Premium
Time-critical loads pay because they can't wait for standard freight scheduling. When someone needs a part on a rig by tomorrow morning, they'll pay to make it happen.
Under 26,000 lbs combined, no CDL needed. Go CDL with a 40-foot trailer to access heavier, higher-paying loads - but you can start without one. Hotshot Jobs by State
Find hotshot driving jobs in your state. Common questions about hotshot driving jobs with O Trucking.
What hotshot trucking jobs are open with O Trucking?
Hotshot trucking jobs for both non-CDL (under 26,000 lbs combined) and CDL gooseneck operators - oilfield expedites, construction materials, and time-critical LTL across energy and industrial corridors.
How much do hotshot drivers earn?
Oilfield hotshot in the Permian Basin pays $2.50-4.00/mile. General LTL hotshot pays $1.50-2.00/mile. Drivers near energy corridors who can respond fast and keep rolling 250+ miles/day do best.
Do I need a CDL for hotshot driving?
Under 26,000 lbs combined (truck + trailer + cargo), no CDL needed - usually a 33-foot gooseneck. Go CDL with a 40-foot trailer and you can haul heavier, higher-paying loads like excavators and heavy pipe.
What truck do I need for hotshot?
Non-CDL: Ford F-350 or Ram 3500 with a 33-foot gooseneck trailer. CDL: same truck or F-450/F-550 with a 40-foot trailer. Total startup is $71,000-188,000 depending on new vs used.
Is hotshot driving profitable?
Depends on your market. Near oilfields (Permian Basin, Bakken, SCOOP/STACK) very profitable at $2.50-4.00/mile. General freight markets with no energy sector pay $1.50-2.00/mile - still viable but tighter margins.
How do I find hotshot loads?
DAT and Truckstop have hotshot-specific load boards. Oilfield loads come through direct relationships with drilling companies and service provide