Built to order / we’ll find it: Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 and Ram 3500 dually trucks set up for gooseneck and flatbed hot shot hauling.
Inventory updated October 21, 2026
Leasing is also available for trucks and trailers.
Built to order / we’ll find it
We don’t keep hot shot trucks on a lot. Tell us the spec, budget and timeline, and we’ll search our dealer network and bring you matching trucks with financing options.
What is hot shot trucking?
Hot shot trucking uses a heavy-duty pickup or light chassis cab paired with a gooseneck or bumper-pull flatbed trailer to deliver time-sensitive loads: construction materials, equipment, oilfield and agricultural parts, and expedited freight. It is one of the most affordable ways to start a trucking business in California, and many operators begin with a single truck and trailer.
The right truck for the job
Most hot shot rigs start with a one-ton or larger dually: a Ford F-350, F-450 or F-550, or a Ram 3500. Diesel power, a factory gooseneck prep package, an exhaust brake and the right axle ratio make a big difference on grades like the Grapevine and I-80 over the Sierra. A cab-and-chassis truck with a hauler or flatbed body adds deck space and payload. We match the truck’s towing and GVWR ratings to the trailer and loads you plan to run.
We find it, you haul
Hot shot trucks are rarely sitting on a lot with the exact setup you want, so we source them. AutoLux searches our dealer network for new and used trucks, can arrange the bed or body upfit, and can help you add a matching gooseneck flatbed trailer from the brands we already sell.
Financing to get started
We finance hot shot trucks and trailers for new businesses and experienced drivers. Apply online, or call our North Hollywood office for Los Angeles and Southern California or our Roseville office for Sacramento and Northern California.
Serving Los Angeles and Sacramento
AutoLux has two offices for commercial buyers. Our Los Angeles office at 4920 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood serves the San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, the Westside, downtown LA and the South Bay. Our Sacramento-area office at 8405 Sierra College Blvd in Roseville serves Sacramento, Rocklin, Roseville, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove and Placer County. Wherever your business is based, we can help you compare hot shot trucks and line up financing, so you spend less time shopping and more time working. Inventory changes every week, so call or send a request if the truck you need is not listed.
Hot Shot Trucks FAQ
Do I need a CDL for hot shot trucking?
It depends on the combined weight rating of the truck and trailer. We help you choose a setup that fits the CDL class you hold or plan to get.
Can you finance the truck and the trailer together?
Yes. We can finance both as one purchase.
Do you have hot shot trucks in stock?
We source them to order. Tell us your loads and we will find the right truck.
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