Hot Shot Trucking Amarillo, TX
(512) 828 - 7766
Amarillo is known as the “Yellow Rose of Texas,” and given how well its economy has blossomed, it’s not hard to see why. The city is home to an array of vibrant industries, ranging from manufacturing to food processing to tourism to education. HotShotTrucking.com serves each of these industries, providing them with the supplies they need to thrive.
Expedited Freight Service for the Amarillo Economy
The Amarillo economy is notable for taking full advantage of both its natural and human resources. The city is in close proximity to the Palo Duro Canyon State Park, which provides valuable tourist dollars throughout the year. This prime location, coupled with Amarillo’s role as a major agricultural hub, creates a steady flow of goods, from cattle and crops to finished products and equipment.
HotShotTrucking.com plays a key role in ensuring that these goods are delivered quickly and reliably, helping local businesses meet deadlines and keep their operations running smoothly. Whether shipping perishable items, equipment, or essential supplies, we are committed to supporting Amarillo’s diverse industries with efficient, timely transportation services.
Why Work with HotShotTrucking.com?
A Single Point of Contact
From booking to delivery, you’ll work with the same expediter throughout the entire logistics chain. No annoying call centers or time-wasting miscommunication.
Real-Time Tracking, 24/7/365
Our advanced tracking technology lets you find loads and know where your shipment is.
Multiple Options
We analyze traffic on the ground and in the air, plan for inclement weather and prepare for potential flight delays. Our goal is to ensure that nothing stands in the way of meeting your deadline.
Hot Shot Trucking’s Streamlined Process
Single point of contact
shipment-to-vehicle matching system
Vetted & exclusive carriers
real-time monitoring & alerts
Types of Vehicles
SPRINTER VAN
HotShotTrucking.com's expedited Sprinter vans have the capacity to meet your local, regional, or long-distance ground shipping needs. Measuring 8-12’ x 52” x 70", our carefully-selected vans have the capacity to carry loads up to 3,000 lbs.BOX TRUCK
We pride ourselves in working with trusted partners that offer carefully-vetted box trucks, from temperature-controlled vehicles to varying sizes that accommodate smaller loads. Our box trucks, or small straight trucks, measure 12-16’ x 94” x 70” and have the capacity to carry up to 5,000 pounds.STRAIGHT TRUCK
Measuring 22-26’ x 96” x 96”, our straight trucks can carry loads up to 9,000 pounds. Our large straight truck services offer focused logistics, professional drivers, and deeply-experienced expeditors to get your delivery where it needs to go.HOT SHOT TRUCK
We'll happily arrange for your freight to be transported via hot shot trucking services. We've proudly partnered with hot shot trucking providers across North America to give you access to carefully-vetted ground delivery vehicles for your time-critical freight.53' DRY VAN
Our fleet of 53-Ft dry vans can carry loads up to 42,000 pounds. Measuring 53’ x 99” x 102”, these carefully-vetted vehicles will ensure your time-sensitive freight arrives at its destination safely.FULL FLATBED
HotShotTrucking.com's full flat bed vehicles can accommodate wide or mega-size loads, such as specialized equipment machinery of all weights and sizes. Measuring 48-53’ x 102” x 102”, our fleet of full flat bed vehicles can carry freight of up to 48,000 pounds.Hot Shot Trucking in the Yellow Rose of Texas
Amarillo Freight Challenges
Amarillo also hosts a Tyson food processing facility, a V-22 Osprey aircraft factory, several universities, and a children’s science center. Each of these activities has extensive shipping needs, requiring local carriers to have experience across multiple industries.
Carriers operating in Amarillo must, therefore, be adaptable, able to meet the various demands of time-sensitive food transport, industrial-scale manufacturing shipments, and the periodic requirements of educational institutions. This variety underscores the importance of having a well-rounded, knowledgeable logistics network capable of servicing Amarillo’s multifaceted shipping landscape.
Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
At HotShotTrucking.com, we maintain consistent communication not only with our drivers but also with our clients, ensuring they have all the information they need from start to finish. To make this process seamless, we’ve established a single point of contact (SPOC), so current and prospective clients in Amarillo can instantly reach the relevant team without waiting in a call center queue or leaving messages.
If you’re placing a new order, you can contact the SPOC to speak directly with our team, who will walk you through every available delivery option. For ongoing orders, the same SPOC connects you with the coordinators handling your shipment, providing real-time updates so you’ll know exactly when to expect delivery and can plan your operations accordingly.
Concierge-Level Customer Service
To keep our customers in Amarillo, Texas, informed, HotShotTrucking.com has invested in advanced tracking and monitoring technology for our affiliated trucks. This equipment allows us to respond swiftly to any disruptions; if we detect traffic, weather, or road work affecting a chosen route, we quickly identify an alternative and redirect the driver.
As part of our concierge service, we can involve you in this process if desired. When a disruption occurs, we can present you with alternate routes, outline the pros and cons of each, and let you choose the best option. We take the same collaborative approach when you place your order, guiding you through each option and leaving the final decision in your hands. No matter what you’re shipping or where in Texas it’s headed, you’ll always be in the (metaphorical) driver’s seat!
No Matter Where We’re Shipping, We Maintain Quick, Safe, Respectful Service
For transportation to be effective, you must be able to make clear predictions about the cost of the delivery and time it takes to be completed. HotShotTrucking.com is thus committed to providing you all the information you need from a single source. We begin by offering precise quotes for all prospective orders, and proceed to update you and answer your questions throughout.
The hot shot truck service team inspects each vehicle at every opportunity, looking for damages and obsolete equipment and resolving both immediately. This reduces the risk that the truck will get into an accident. It also improves the vehicle’s speed, lowers its fuel use and corresponding damage to the environment, and helps us keep costs down.
Sprinter Vans
Emergency shipments often consist of smaller, lightweight items that don’t require much space but are critical to maintaining production. For these types of orders in Amarillo, Texas, sprinter vans are often the best choice. They’re cost-effective, fuel-efficient, and compact enough to navigate congested roads quickly.
To meet this need, HotShotTrucking.com has incorporated numerous affiliated sprinter vans into our Texas network, including Amarillo. When you place a smaller order, we’ll locate a nearby sprinter van that matches the size of your shipment. If specific features like refrigeration or freezer capabilities are needed, we’ll ensure the selected van is fully equipped to handle your cargo’s requirements.
Straight Trucks
Straight or box trucks are an ideal middle option for expedited freight, offering more capacity than a sprinter van while remaining smaller and more maneuverable than a dry van. For our customers in Amarillo, Texas, this balance often provides the best of both worlds.
At HotShotTrucking.com, we specialize in coordinating shipments with straight trucks, utilizing their additional space and carefully planning routes to avoid traffic, ensuring smooth and consistent movement. Many of our straight trucks in the Amarillo area are equipped with freezer or refrigeration options, essential for transporting agricultural products and other perishable items. Even on the busiest roads, you can rely on us to manage a swift and efficient straight-truck delivery for your order.
53ft Dry Vans
Amarillo-based businesses with large shipping needs can rely on our affiliated 53-foot dry vans. Even with vehicles of this size, HotShotTrucking.com maintains its full truckload strategy by selecting a dry van with cargo space precisely suited to your order’s volume and weight.
We apply the same expertise in route planning and attentive route management that we use for smaller vehicles, like sprinter vans or straight trucks. Our trusted affiliated driver will bring the dry van to your supply point, load your items, and immediately set off toward your destination. Throughout transit, we monitor the van using advanced tracking equipment to avoid traffic delays and ensure your delivery meets your schedule.
We’ve Got the Solution for Your Urgent Shipment
Whether it’s a single parcel or a truckload of pallets, our dedicated team of experts will help you select the best solution, ensuring your delivery gets where it needs to be on time and at an affordable price.
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Sprinter Vans
When speed counts but you don’t want to break the cost barrier, cargo sprinter vans are an excellent option for your expedited freight. We provide a broad selection of sprinter vans to support both local and long-distance ground shipping needs.
Box Trucks
Small box trucks range from 10 to 16 feet long, larger than sprinter vans but smaller than large box trucks and semi-trailers. We have access to fleets of carefully vetted small box trucks, ensuring your urgent shipment gets where it needs to go—safely, securely, and on time.
Large Straight Trucks
Large straight trucks can carry significantly more than a sprinter van or small box truck. Whether you’re transporting time-sensitive, temperature-controlled cargo or palletized freight, our large team of expeditors is here to help you choose the ideal ground transportation vehicle.
53-Ft Dry Vans
We offer access to 53-foot dry vans capable of handling loads up to 44,000 pounds, providing door-to-door service through authorized motor carriers across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. These 53-foot dry vans are perfect for transporting various freight types, such as palletized goods, non-perishable items, and other sizable loads.
Flatbed Trucking Services
We provide flexible flatbed trucking services tailored to meet urgent deadlines, with the convenience of a dedicated point of contact and real-time tracking. Whether you’re shipping construction materials, machinery, or industrial equipment, our expeditors ensure fast, reliable transport to the final destination.
Hot Shot Trucking
Our hotshot trucking services are equipped to handle wide or oversized hot shot loads, as well as large and heavy specialized equipment for local, regional, or national deliveries. Get in touch with our experienced team of expeditors to get a freight quote now.
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