Hot shot trucking involves carrying less-than-truckload (LTL) freight to a set destination as quickly as possible. This form of specialised trucking and hauling is used by high-value industrial operations such as mining, oil and gas industries. Here at Laylo, we are the specialists in hot shot trucking and we provide this service all over Australia—we have put together a helpful summary below explaining some of the key requirements for a successful hot shot process.
The Hot Shot Trucking Process Explained
The freight to be hauled is usually specialised equipment such as engines for mining trucks, wheel groups for heavy equipment and other critical spare parts and equipment that needs to reach its destination in the shortest possible time, otherwise, the company faces enormous productivity losses. The freight may be smaller than the full loads of expedited trucking, but the cargo is more time-sensitive within a specific time frame and cannot afford even the slightest delay.
Aside from usually servicing heavy industries like oil, gas and mining, hot shot truckers also sometimes get to haul special loads such as tyres, classic cars, new dumpsters, insulation and customised signage. For small businesses and start-ups, hot shot hauling is more affordable.
Hot Shot in the Mining, Oil & Gas Industries
The downtime for the mining, oil and gas industries can be costly. Heavy parts or equipment in these industries that require repair or replacement means money and productivity losses. Hot shot trucking has the speed and response time necessary for quick repairs to ensure production gets back on track.
Specialised hot shot transports can even handle oversized loads that need to be delivered to far-flung interstate areas. This is because most mining, oil and gas operations are situated in far and isolated areas that also require extra fuel carriage. Some of the oversized fleet of trucks that hot shot trucking can handle include cranes, loaders, backhoes, generators, industrial equipment, mining drills and tubes, transportable homes, offices and dongas.
Ask Laylo Today
Here at Laylo, we have a professional and experienced team of hot shot trucking and freight specialists that you can rely on. Based in Adelaide, we are the hot shot choice when you need prompt deliveries anywhere in Australia. You can depend on Laylo’s 40 years of experience as industry experts. We also adhere to high standards of quality and safety because we are committed to all Australian laws that cover freight, trucking and hauling. For your enquiries, call us on 1800 719 776 or contact us here.