For shippers

Move your next load this week — not next month.

When a broker says “Tuesday,” we say Wednesday morning. Matched drivers. Real-time tracking. No markup.

Free during Houston build-out · No credit card · No subscription.

The problem

Old freight tech doesn't fit how you actually ship.

You pay for 53 feet. You use 14.

Most load boards are built for semis. When you ship a partial load, you're either overpaying for unused trailer space or waiting hours for a broker to find a 'maybe.'

Brokers take 20%. You get a phone tag.

The middleman marks up your rate, adds a day to your timeline, and disappears when the driver is late. You just needed a box truck Tuesday morning.

DAT doesn't care about hot shot.

Big boards treat box trucks and cargo vans like an afterthought. Your load gets buried under 10,000 semi postings. Drivers never see it.

The Hot Rig difference

A marketplace built for the freight you actually move.

/ 01

Right-size your freight

Post your load dimensions. We match it to the exact rig — box truck, sprinter van, or dually with trailer. No more paying for air inside a 53-footer.

/ 02

Every driver is vetted

Insurance checked. Equipment photographed. Driving history reviewed. These aren't random guys with a pickup — they're professional hot shot operators.

/ 03

See where your load is

Real-time tracking from pickup to delivery. Know exactly when your equipment hits the job site. No more 'driver went dark' panic.

How it works

Three steps. No fluff.

1

Post in 2 minutes

Fill out load details — pickup, delivery, dimensions, timing. No contracts. No setup fees.

2

Get matched fast

Our system pushes your load to verified drivers with the right rig and the right lane. You see driver profiles, equipment photos, and ratings before you book.

3

Track & pay securely

Monitor the haul in real time. Payment is held securely until delivery is confirmed. You get proof of delivery, the driver gets paid.

Pricing

Zero cost. Zero friction.

Free
During the Houston build-out.
No subscription. No credit card.

Post unlimited loads, search verified drivers, and track every haul — at no cost while we grow the marketplace. Revenue model comes later.

Post loads free

No card required. No trial to expire.

Founder-led

Built by a trucker. Not a Silicon Valley boardroom.

Hotrig was built by someone who actually dispatched loads, negotiated with brokers, and sat in a truck cab at 2 AM waiting for the next run. We know why shippers get frustrated — because we've lived it.

This is founder-led onboarding. You don't get routed to a call center. You talk to the person building the platform. That means fast answers, real feedback, and a product that actually improves because you asked for it.

Currently onboarding a limited number of Texas and Midwest shippers. Request a demo to see if your lane is open.

Use cases

Real freight, moved right.

Rig parts that can't wait

When a pump goes down, you don't need a semi. You need a box truck with a liftgate and a driver who knows the Permian Basin. Post at 6 AM. Moving by 8.

Lumber, pipe, and hardware — partial loads, full speed

Your crew is waiting. Your regular truck is booked. Post the load, match a verified hot shot driver, and keep the schedule on track.

Deliveries without the dealer premium

Move tractors, mowers, and light equipment without paying FTL rates for a half-full trailer. Right-size the truck, right-size the cost.

FAQ

Common questions. Straight answers.

How much does it cost?+
Free during our Houston build-out. Unlimited load postings, driver search, and real-time tracking — no subscription, no credit card, no trial period. Revenue model comes later as the marketplace grows.
How many drivers do you have?+
We operate an invite-only driver network in Texas and the Midwest. Every driver is active, vetted, and equipped for hot shot freight. We don't list inactive accounts to inflate numbers.
What if a driver cancels?+
You get immediate re-match priority. Because we specialize in hot shot, our driver pool is deeper in these lanes than generalist boards.
Is there tracking?+
Yes. Every load is tracked from pickup to delivery. You get real-time location and proof of delivery.
Is there a contract or minimum?+
No. Post one load or a hundred — same price ($0). No contracts, no minimums, no setup fees during the Houston build-out.
Ready to move

Post your first load today. Move it this week.

Free during our Houston build-out. No subscription, no card, no trial to expire. Prefer to talk to the founder first? Use the form to request a quick walkthrough instead.

/ Request a demo

Tell us about your freight.

Founder-led onboarding. We'll be in touch within 24 hours.

No credit card required. Founder responds personally.