Hot Shot Broker
Hot Shot Broker
Finding the right broker for hot shot trucks is an important decision for any trucker — that’s why the DAT Load Board is here to help.
When looking for a trustworthy broker, you’ll need insight into the broker’s business history. To find the best broker for you, DAT load board packages include access to an extensive directory, with detailed information on hot shot brokers across the country.
- Get credit histories for hot shot brokers.
- Read customer reviews from the DAT network.
- Sign up for DAT Assurance.
Get credit history for hot shot brokers.
View broker credit scores, bond histories, and more.
The DAT Load board doesn’t just provide contact info for hot shot brokers — it also includes credit and bond histories, so you can get a sense of the broker’s reliability based on past transactions. Whether you’re a carrier or a shipper, you have the power to pick out qualified hot shot brokers that will deliver payments on time.
Read customer reviews from the DAT network.
See what other DAT customers have to say about hot shot brokers.
The DAT network is the most trusted network of trucking partners in the country, providing service to carriers, shippers, brokers, 3PLs, and more. When you’re looking for hotshot trucking brokers, the DAT customer base is here to help. With customer reviews from other DAT clients, you can do your own research on hot shot brokers and minimize risk.
Sign up for DAT Assurance.
Secure your invoices with a subscription to DAT Assurance.
DAT Assurance operates in partnership with OTR Solutions to get your payments to you on time. From certain load board packages, DAT allows carriers to collect payment from shippers on up to 100 loads per broker. Using Debt Recovery Resources, you can avoid late payments, and get credited up to $1,000 for missing payments.
Hotshot truckers and shippers turn to brokers to be a neutral third party in finding freight matches, processing invoices, negotiating rates, and more. To find the right hot shot broker, your DAT load board package includes access to a database of brokers and 3PLs across the DAT network. Simply search the DAT Directory for brokers that fit your criteria, and investigate broker histories to find the right partner.
Hot shot brokers are a vital part of the freight transportation supply chain. Without brokers, truckers would have difficulty finding freight and getting invoices, while shippers would have difficulty finding carriers. Hotshot freight brokers don’t work on behalf of either the shipper or the carrier, which means they can help to negotiate rates as a neutral party. A trustworthy broker can be a lucrative investment for your hotshot transportation business.
Brokers use a variety of tools to find matches — not just a load board. While hot shot brokers often use load boards to find the right LTL freight match, brokers also have special access to unlisted loads from shipping companies they have a history with. A good broker will use all the resources at hand to find a better match than carriers or shippers could find on their own.
Hotshot truckers ship smaller LTL loads in a short period of time. Even though many truckers think brokers only work for semi truckers or large trucking businesses, there are plenty of owner-operators that use truck brokerage services to find the best freight. Hotshot trucking is a time-sensitive business, and the right hot shot broker can help to ensure your transactions are fast, your routes pay well, and your payments are on time.
Brokers are everywhere — but finding the right broker takes some work. If you’re a hotshot carrier or shipper looking for the right intermediary, the DAT Directory offers a variety of useful details on broker history. These include broker credit scores, bond histories, and reviews from past customers on the DAT network. With a wealth of information at your fingertips, your DAT load board subscription is a great place to find the right hot shot broker.
Because hotshot truckers often work with low overhead costs, many are unsure whether they should use a broker. Even though hotshot truckers can use their own load board to find freight, a reliable broker allows hotshot carriers to find better freight faster. You can also use your broker for processing invoices, negotiating better rates, and communicating with shippers. Brokers serve to streamline your business, which can save carriers time and money in the long run.
“The DAT Load Board is the only one I use, and I really don’t see any interest in trying any other one.”
- Brian Stone, Stone’s Trucking LLC
"DAT Load Board is awesome. They even teach you how to book a load and how to use it on your computer or cell phone app. Highly recommend DAT!"
- Francis Gatmaitan, Alpha Trucking
Find a hot shot load broker
Get access to hotshot broker companies across the industry, from the largest on-demand trucking marketplace. With your DAT load board subscription, carriers and shippers can understand broker history and customer reviews and establish a reliable partnership — all from the DAT Directory.