Box Trucks And Hot Shots
At a Glance
Box Truck
A single-unit truck where the cab and cargo body are built on the same vehicle frame.
Hot Shot
Hot-shot freight uses smaller equipment for suitable expedited or specialized freight; DAT separately recognizes Flatbed Hotshot and Van Hotshot equipment.
Best For
Smaller-capacity, regional, expedited, partial, or specialized freight depending on the vehicle and load requirements.
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Dispatch Support for Flexible, Smaller-Capacity Operations
Box Trucks and Hot Shots can serve freight that does not always require full tractor-trailer capacity. Their smaller equipment profiles can make them useful for suitable regional, partial, expedited, and specialized opportunities.
Prime Logistics helps carriers review opportunities according to their vehicle type, capacity, location, availability, preferred lanes, and operating requirements.
Common Freight Applications
Regional Freight
Box Trucks can support suitable freight moving between warehouses, businesses, terminals, and delivery points.
Expedited Opportunities
Hot Shot operations can be appropriate for freight requiring smaller equipment and responsive transportation.
Full & Partial Loads
Depending on equipment and capacity, carriers may consider both full and partial opportunities. DAT’s load-search guidance supports full and partial searches for straight box trucks.
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Frequently asked questions
A Box Truck, or straight truck, has its cab and cargo body on the same frame rather than using a detachable trailer.
We can review available opportunities that match the carrier's actual equipment, length, weight capacity, availability, and preferred operating area.
Yes, provided the freight opportunity is appropriate for the carrier's specific equipment and operating requirements.
No. Some may be time-sensitive, but load requirements vary by opportunity.