Cargo Van
Up to 3,500 lbs / 250 cu ft. Retail goods, auto parts, medical supplies.
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Just got your authority or bought a van? We'll help you put it to work. No minimum history required to browse and book.
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Pick the rig that matches what you drive. We'll route you straight into the right onboarding flow.
Sprinter / High-Roof Van
Up to 5,500 lbs / 300 cu ft. Freight, equipment, oversized parcels.
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Up to 26,000 lbs. Palletized freight, machinery, large commercial shipments.
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Up to 40,000 lbs with trailer. Oilfield equipment, construction materials, heavy machinery.
Register My Hot Shot →For new operators
New Owner-Operator? Start here.
Just got your authority or your first van? These are the three questions every new operator asks before they take their first load.
- No. Hot Rig specializes in non-CDL equipment — box trucks, cargo vans, and hot shot rigs. No CDL required.
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The Box Truck & Cargo Van Starter Kit
How to Book and Deliver Your First 10 Loads Safely. A 1-page field guide built for new owner-operators — load board basics, shipper scripts, paperwork, scam red flags, and deadhead math.
- ▶ Using the load board the right way
- ▶ Talking to shippers without losing the load
- ▶ Paperwork to keep in the cab
- ▶ Spotting and dodging freight scams
- ▶ Calculating deadhead miles before you say yes
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Activein the Permian Basin & Gulf Coast
/ COST-PER-MILE CALCULATOR
Know your true cost before you book the load.
Plug in your numbers. We do the math live — so you know the floor on every rate per mile.
Your result
YOUR COST PER MILE: $0.66
At 4,000 miles/month, your monthly operating cost is $2,630.
Insurance contributes $0.09 per mile at this volume.
Estimate only. Does not include truck payment, permits, or driver pay.
Built for the rigEverything hot shot.
Everything hot shot.
Nothing else.
Standard load boards are built for 18-wheelers. Hot Rig is built for the rigs you actually drive — and the freight that fits them.
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Post a load
Shippers post freight in under 2 minutes with origin, destination, equipment, and price.
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Find a driver
Filter rigs by equipment, weight capacity, and home base. Book the right truck instantly.
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Track every mile
Real-time tracking status updates from pickup to delivery, visible to both parties.
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Driver profiles
Verified rigs, ratings, and completed-load history. Trust without guesswork.
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Secure payments
Funds held in escrow on booking. Released to the driver on delivery confirmation.
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Free during build-out
Shippers post free, drivers match free — no subscription, no card, no trial. Revenue model comes later.
Small fleets & owner-operators
Independent operators and small-to-mid trucking companies running specialized rigs. Build a profile once, get matched to freight that fits your equipment.
- ▶ Browse open loads in your area
- ▶ Book instantly with one click
- ▶ Get paid securely on delivery
Businesses with freight
Manufacturers, retailers, contractors, and brokers who need flexible capacity for partial loads that don't justify a full-size semi.
- ▶ Post loads in 2 minutes
- ▶ Search drivers by equipment
- ▶ Track shipments in real time
Free during Houston build-out
Both sides. Zero cost.
While we build out Houston, every account is free. No subscription, no trial, no card. Revenue model comes later — for now we're focused on making the match.
Drivers
Freeduring Houston build-out
Browse and book unlimited open loads. Build your reputation. No card, no subscription.
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Shippers
Freeduring Houston build-out
No credit card
Post loads free. Advanced driver search. Real-time tracking. Zero platform fees.
Post loads freeNo card required. No subscription. No trial period.
FAQ
The short version.
What is Hot Rig?+
Hot Rig is a marketplace built specifically for hot shot freight — box trucks, cargo vans, and dually rigs with trailers. Shippers post partial loads that don't justify a full semi, and independent operators book them directly.
Is Hot Rig free for drivers?+
Yes. Drivers pay nothing to join, browse the open load board, build a profile, and book unlimited loads. Every driver tier is free during our Houston build-out.
How much does Hot Rig cost for shippers?+
Zero. Shippers post unlimited loads, use advanced driver search, and get real-time tracking at no cost during our Houston build-out. No credit card, no trial period, no subscription.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?+
No. No card is required to create an account, browse loads, or post freight. Everything is free while we build out Houston.
Where does Hot Rig operate?+
Hot Rig is growing daily across Texas and the Midwest, with active drivers and shippers across the contiguous U.S. New lanes open every week as more carriers join the marketplace.
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Start in minutes.
Free to sign up. Free to browse the load board. No credit card required to get started.
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About the Founder
HotRig was built in Missouri by John D. Verbeck to cut out the broker entirely. No CDL noise, no middlemen eating your rates — just direct access for independent hot shot owner-operators. Contact us at support@hotrig.vip.