Imagine that you’re working on a construction site when all of the sudden, one of your key pieces of equipment unexpectedly breaks down. It can’t be repaired on-the-spot, but the project must stay on track so that the subcontractors scheduled for tomorrow are able to do their work. What do you do?
One of the services that we offer at Easley Transportation is called hot shot trucking. Hot shot trucking, which originated in the oil industry, has become an important part of the modern supply chain. And, it might be exactly what you need in your moment of crisis.
What is Hot Shot Trucking?
Hot shot trucking involves the timely transport and delivery of urgent, time-sensitive freight. Generally, hot shot loads are smaller than standard loads, and are often completed with sprinter vans, box trucks, or flatbed trailers as opposed to standard tractors. Oftentimes, hot shot freight is critical to keep a project or operation running.
In some instances, you’ll hear the terms “hot shot” and “expedited” used synonymously. While some industry gurus may nitpick over the difference, the core concept is the same: you need your freight ASAP. A variety of businesses might require hot shot services. Some common examples include, but are not limited to:
- A hospital or medical facility needing parts to keep life-saving machinery running
- Manufacturing facilities requiring rapid inventory replenishment to stay on production schedule
- Construction, oil drilling, and mining operations in need of repair parts when important machinery breaks down.
You Can Count On Easley
At Easley Transportation, we respond to customers’ time-critical needs with urgency and focus. Our business was built by supporting the air freight sector, so we know a thing or two about the demands of expedited transportation. And we aren’t just fast – we’re consistent, too.
“Easley is my one stop shop for local, truckload, LTL, and hotshot needs. If I need something moved, I make one call and it is done.”
Ron
Do you have hot shot needs in the Atlanta or Memphis freight markets? Get in touch with us today by submitting a quick quote form or emailing our team at [email protected].