REDNECK BROTHERS LLC Professional Transportation Services

Season of Transport
With its often harsh weather, winter may cause prices to go up because of the conditions the driver must transport through. Shipping in winter may also cause delivery delays, depending on the safety of the road. However, summer is the peak shipping and transport season, which means drivers are more in demand. Depending on your location and how busy things are, prices may increase during the summer months.

Condition of the Machinery or Vehicle
Hot shot trucking services for driven machinery and vehicles onto the trailer cost less than equipment that needs load assistance. This could be a non-running vehicle or broken-down equipment. The rate goes up when the freight requires a crane or forklift to load.

Location and Route
Hot shot trucking rates are influenced by where the load is picked up and delivered. Some pickup and drop-off locations have limited access, which may require provisions for safe delivery. In this case, the rate may be higher. Routes and cities with excessive tolls for tunnels, bridges, and highways can also increase the rate.

Because so many factors go into a hot shot trucking rate, it’s important to work with a company that understands the details. When you work with a logistics company, you most often get a better rate than trying to do negotiate on your own.