Ground
Expedited & Hot Shot
Direct-drive, team and dedicated ground options arranged through qualified providers when a shipment cannot sit in a network.
When this service applies
- A production line, project or install date is at risk.
- The freight must move direct with no transfers or terminal handling.
- Delivery must land inside a narrow appointment window.
What we need at intake
- Lane, ready time and must-deliver time
- Pieces, weight, dimensions and stackability
- Equipment preference: cargo van, sprinter, straight truck or tractor-trailer
- Dock, appointment and site access requirements
Risk controls & communication
- Direct-drive or team service selected against distance and hours of service
- Check calls and milestone updates against the delivery objective
- Exception escalation to named stakeholders
Service boundaries
Capacity is lane and time dependent; a plan is confirmed before commitment.
Team service depends on driver availability at the origin.
FAQ
Common questions
- What is the difference between expedited and hot shot?
- Hot shot generally uses smaller dedicated equipment for a single urgent load; expedited covers any mode arranged to beat a standard transit. We select whichever fits the cargo, lane and deadline.