Expedited load search
We search for hotshot freight that matches your rig, lanes, and availability, and present each option with timing and pay.
Hotshot Dispatch
FIRST LOAD FREE
Hotshot dispatch
for time-sensitive loads.
Truck Peak searches expedited and smaller-scale freight for your gooseneck or bumper-pull rig, negotiates carrier pay with brokers, and keeps paperwork organized. You approve every load first.
- First load: $0 dispatch fee
- No forced dispatch
- Only 5% afterward
Hotshot Dispatch
Hotshot loads move fast, so the numbers need to be right the first time.
Hotshot freight is often time-sensitive and can mean long deadhead if the next load is not lined up. A good-looking rate on a short notice load is only good if you can get to the pickup and out of the delivery area without burning the margin.
We check the full trip and the fee structure before you say yes, and we are upfront about ours: first load free, then 5% of gross booked freight.
What we handle on a hotshot
Weight and dimensions confirmed
Load weight, length, height, and securement needs are confirmed against your trailer's rated capacity before booking.
Rate negotiation and a flat fee
We negotiate within your minimum. Our fee is a flat 5% of gross booked freight after your free first load, with no tiers or add-on charges.
Paperwork and closeout
Carrier packets, rate confirmations, BOL and POD handoff, invoice preparation, and follow-up on eligible detention or layover.
What we check before suggesting a hotshot load
- Load weight and dimensions versus your trailer and truck ratings
- Pickup deadhead and where the next load is likely to come from
- Securement requirements and whether the load needs tarps or special gear
- Pickup and delivery deadlines versus your hours of service
- Whether you hold the USDOT number and authority the load requires
Deadhead on a short-notice load
Illustrative numbers only, not a quote or a market rate:
- Offered rate
- $1,800
- Loaded miles
- 600
- Pickup deadhead
- 80
- Loaded-mile RPM
- $3.00
- Real gross RPM
- $2.65
$3.00 per loaded mile is $2.65 per mile after 80 miles of pickup deadhead. Fuel for a heavy-duty pickup and trailer is not deducted here.
Try the free load checkWhat it costs
Your first successfully booked and dispatched load has no dispatch fee. After that, the fee is 5% of gross booked freight, meaning the total carrier pay shown on the signed rate confirmation. On a later load showing $2,500, the dispatch fee is $125.
Truck Peak is an independent dispatch service and does not take possession of your freight revenue. The broker or factoring company pays you directly. We do not guarantee loads, rates, or revenue.
Common questions
Hotshot
questions.
Do I need a CDL to run hotshot?
It depends on your rig's rated weights and your state's rules. Check your own vehicle ratings. We do not give legal advice, but we confirm your equipment details before dispatching.
Do hotshot trucks need USDOT and operating authority?
Carriers hauling federally regulated freight for compensation across state lines generally need a USDOT number and operating authority, with insurance. Check current FMCSA rules for your situation.
How much does hotshot dispatch cost with Truck Peak?
Your first successfully booked and dispatched load has no dispatch fee. After that, it is 5% of gross booked freight for each load we book and dispatch.
Do you guarantee loads or rates?
No. Hotshot rates move with lane, urgency, season, and market conditions. We do not guarantee loads, rates, or revenue.
Can I approve every load?
Yes. There is no forced dispatch, and nothing is booked without your clear approval.
Other equipment and situations
Related guides: Deadhead and real RPM, explained with examples · How to read a rate confirmation before you sign it · All dispatch guides
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second load.
Tell us about your truck, preferred lanes, and current needs. We will review your authority and contact you to discuss the first-load-free offer.
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