Hotshot Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Experienced Hotshot Driver (Houston, TX)

Location: Houston, TX (Local & Regional Routes)

Job Type: Full-time / Contract (Adjust based on your setup)

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused, and experienced  Hotshot Driver based in the Houston, Texas area to join our team immediately. The ideal candidate has prior hotshot hauling experience, a spotless driving record, and strong communication skills to coordinate time-sensitive freight deliveries efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate hotshot pickup and gooseneck/flatbed trailer combinations for time-sensitive local and regional freight deliveries.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure DOT compliance and equipment safety.
• Properly load, secure, tarp, and unload freight in accordance with FMCSA cargo securement standards.
• Maintain accurate electronic logs (ELD), bills of lading (BOL), and delivery documentation.
• Communicate proactively with dispatch and customers regarding ETAs, route updates, and any delays.
• (Optional/Plus)Source and book profitable freight loads via load boards (such as DAT, Truckstop, Central Dispatch, etc.) and coordinate directly with brokers.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Proven prior experience driving hotshot setups (mandatory).
• Age: Minimum 30 years old (for commercial insurance requirements).
• Location: Must currently reside in the Houston, TX metro area.
• Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Driving Record: Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with  zero violations and a clear background check.
• Credentials & Certifications:
• • Active  TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
  • Valid  DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Medical Card).
  • Valid Driver’s License (or CDL, depending on your rig’s GVWR).
• Skills & Availability: Strong verbal and written communication skills, high reliability, and ready to start working immediately.

Preferred Qualifications (A Big Plus)

• Load Board Experience: Hands-on experience finding, negotiating, and booking your own loads on commercial load boards (e.g., DAT, Truckstop) and working directly with freight brokers.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your hotshot driving experience (equipment operated, typical routes, and any load board experience). Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for an interview and MVR verification.

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We are a dedicated & growing company.

Company Description

We are a dedicated & growing company.