Hey everyone,
I work in logistics and I’m trying to figure out the best way to find solid hotshot carriers in the U.S.
We move a decent number of mini excavators, around 300 units a month. LTL works sometimes, but it’s been a pain because a lot of deliveries don’t have a dock or forklift, and the LTL carrier can’t really unload the machine properly.
So we’re looking more into hotshot / flatbed type options, especially guys with ramps who can actually get the machine off the trailer at delivery.
For those of you who deal with this kind of freight, where do you usually find reliable hotshot carriers?
DAT? Truckstop? Facebook groups? Dispatchers? Just calling around?
Also, is it realistic to find carriers that can cover multiple states, or is hotshot basically something you have to build region by region?
Any advice would help. Thanks.