What is considered hotshot trucking?

Hotshot trucking specializes in managing compact, time-sensitive hauls with medium-duty pickup trucks—ideal for expedited shipments that require meeting tight deadlines. It's beneficial to have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and we strongly recommend it, even if it's not always mandatory.

Our hotshot trucking coverage extends to all our non-admitted states, including:

Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Deleware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia

Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the accepted vehicle classes (with examples) for our hotshot insurance:

Class 2 (6,001–10,000lbs) - Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & 2500, Dodge Ram 1500 & 2500, Ford F-150 & Ford F-250, and GMC Sierra 1500.
Class 3 (10,001–14,000lbs) - GMC Sierra 3500, Ram 3500, and Ford F-350.
Class 4 (14,001–16,000lbs) - Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, Ford F-450, and Ram 4500.
Class 5 (16,001–19,500lbs) - Chevrolet Silverado 5500HD, Ford F-550, Peterbilt 325, and Ram 5500.

Examples of accepted trailers include gooseneck, dovetail, deckover, and lowboy trailers.

Note that Class 2 & 3 vehicles are excluded from hotshots in OH.

To learn more about hotshot trucking and how to get started, you can follow this link to a guide on hotshot trucking. With Cover Whale by your side, entering the hotshot trucking industry has never been easier.