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Start. Profit. Maximize. Scale.
In Hotshot Trucking.
The proven roadmap for every stage of your hotshot journey—
from getting started to maximizing your revenue and scaling
into a fleet.
Our Team
Dalton Tony P.
Creator, Author, & Coach
Cassandra O.
Admin of $7K Operator Room
START
Learn How to Start Hotshot Trucking the Right Way.
Buying a truck is the easy part. Building a profitable hotshot business starts long before you ever haul your first load.
The Hotshot Start Up Guide walks you through every major decision you'll make before getting on the road—including choosing the right truck and trailer, deciding between your own authority or leasing on, understanding CDL vs. non-CDL, setting up your business, finding freight, and avoiding the expensive mistakes that cost new drivers thousands.
Whether you're just exploring hotshot trucking or you're ready to get started, this guide gives you the roadmap to build your business with confidence.
Choosing the right equipment
CDL vs. Non-CDL
Own Authority vs. Lease On
Business setup - EIN, LLC, bank account, MC, DOT, Authority
Startup costs & monthly costs
Insurance & compliance
Load boards to use & the proper setup of them
All steps to take before your Authority becomes active
Factoring company information
Cost-per-mile Worksheet
Equipment starter checklist
Common mistakes to avoid
Instantly emailed to you
PROFIT
Most Drivers Don't Need More Loads.
They Need a Better Strategy.
The difference between a $4,000 week and a $7,000+ week usually isn't luck—it comes down to the decisions made before the truck ever leaves the parking lot.
The $7K Blueprint teaches the systems, strategies, and mindset behind consistently profitable weeks. Learn how to plan ahead, select better freight, negotiate with confidence, and dispatch your truck like a business owner.
How to accurately set your income goals
How to position your truck so you’re not stuck in dead zones
How to avoid low-rate traps that look good but crush your margin
How to structure your week for profit instead of chaos
How to think like a fleet operator instead of just a driver
How to implement a rate-per-day system
Why the shape of your freight matters
The Friday/Saturday formula
How to plan your reset and reloads for max profits
The exact checklists, math, and dispatch flow I give to my drivers to hit $7K+ every week
My personal weekly planning system that took me from $0 to $2M/year in under 2 years
Negotiation techniques
How to think like a dispatcher
Instantly emailed to you
MAXIMIZE
Empty Trailer Space Is Lost Revenue.
The easiest money you'll ever make in hotshot trucking isn't driving more miles—it's learning how to maximize the miles you're already driving.
Partialing for Profit teaches you how to safely and strategically combine freight to increase revenue on the same trip. Instead of hauling one load from point A to point B, you'll learn how to identify profitable partial opportunities, stack compatible freight, and turn unused trailer space into additional income.
It's one of the most powerful ways to increase your weekly revenue without adding more days on the road.
The Base Partial Rule that turns your first load into a profit foundation
How to point your truck toward high-paying lanes — even on slow boards
Three stacking strategies that avoid wasted miles and maximize pay
Know exactly when to roll and when to wait so time works for you, not against you
Fill unused deck space
Increase revenue per trip
Plan profitable combinations
Build bigger weeks with the same truck
Instantly emailed to you
SCALE
Build a Business That Grows Beyond One Truck.
Driving your own truck can create a great income. But building systems that allow you to manage multiple trucks is how you create a business with long-term growth potential.
The Fleet Owner's Shortcut teaches the strategies, systems, and lessons learned from building and dispatching a multi-truck operation. Learn how to find owner-operators, manage drivers, dispatch multiple trucks efficiently, and build processes that allow your business to grow.
Whether your goal is two trucks or twenty, this guide helps you make the transition from owner-operator to fleet owner.
And here's what most people don't realize—you don't have to own the trucks to own the business. Learn how to build a fleet by partnering with owner-operators instead of taking on hundreds of thousands of dollars in truck payments.
Find and recruit owner-operators
Build systems that scale
Dispatch multiple trucks efficiently
Increase your income without driving every load
Grow without buying more trucks
Avoid the mistakes that slow down new fleet owners
Learn from a real 10-truck operation that has scaled to $2M+ a year
Every SOP & checklist I use daily to run my 10-truck fleet
Instantly emailed to you
COACHING
Book a 1-1 Call
Every trucking business is different. Whether you're just getting started, trying to increase your profits, or planning to grow your operation, a one-on-one consultation gives you the opportunity to get answers tailored to your goals.
During our call, we'll review your current situation, identify opportunities for improvement, and build a clear action plan you can implement immediately.
2 hour one-on-one consultation
Review your current operation and identify areas for improvement
Get answers to your hotshot trucking questions
Receive a complimentary Hotshot Start Up Guide and all 6 bonuses that come with it
Develop a personalized strategy to help grow your business
Leave with a clear action plan and recommended next steps
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