Hotshot CDL Training in Texas – Get Your CDL Quick!
Want to start your own hotshot trucking business? At Get Your CDL Quick!, we train drivers for the Class A CDLyou’ll need to haul hotshot loads legally in Texas and across the U.S. With our fast 3-day training program, ELDT behind-the-wheel, and CDL test truck rental, you’ll be ready to pass your Texas DPS exam and hit the road with your hotshot rig.
What is Hotshot Trucking?
Hotshot trucking uses pickup trucks with flatbed trailers (usually 30–44 feet) to haul time-sensitive loads. It’s popular with owner-operators and small businesses because:
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You can start with lower investment than a semi-truck.
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Work ranges from oilfield equipment to farm machinery, construction materials, cars, and freight.
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High-demand, quick-pay loads are often available on load boards.
👉 Most hotshot drivers need a Class A CDL because trailer GVWR usually exceeds 10,000 lbs.
Do You Need a CDL for Hotshot Trucking?
Yes — if:
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Your combined truck + trailer GVWR is 26,001 lbs or more
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Your trailer GVWR is 10,001 lbs or more
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You cross state lines hauling commercial loads
You may also need:
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DOT Number & MC Authority (for interstate work)
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Medical Card
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ELD (Electronic Logging Device) if running interstate
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Proper insurance coverage
At Get Your CDL Quick!, we help you with the CDL portion so you can get legal and start booking loads fast.
Hotshot CDL Training Packages
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CDL Test Truck Rental – For drivers who already practice with their hotshot rig but need a compliant truck/trailer to test.
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3-Day CDL Training Program – Covers pre-trip, backing maneuvers, and DPS road exam practice.
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Guaranteed Pass Package – Training + free retest support until you pass.
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FMCSA ELDT Theory
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FMCSA ELDT Range & Road – Behind-the-wheel training required for Class A CDL.
Why Choose Get Your CDL Quick?
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Training Texans since 1999
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Fast-track CDL programs designed for hotshot drivers
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Affordable packages vs. big schools
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Family-owned and student-focused
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Multiple Texas DPS testing locations
Hotshot Start-Up Checklist (CDL + Business)
Once you earn your CDL, you’ll also need:
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USDOT Number & Operating Authority (MC Number)
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Truck/Trailer Registration & Apportioned Plates (IRP)
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IFTA Fuel Tax Setup (if over 26,000 lbs)
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Commercial Insurance
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Load Board Access
✅ Ask about our CDL Business Success Roadmap to help hotshot drivers launch legally.
📞 Call us today at (469) 332-7188 to schedule your Hotshot CDL training.
Don’t waste time — let us help you get on the road and making money fast.
Load Securement
Finding and securing loads. The main aspect of hotshot trucking is finding and safely securing loads. We take you through the ins and outs and best practices so you can stay safe and make...
LOAD SECUREMENT
You can't make money if you can't find and secure loads. We walk you through the process to make your life easier.
Ride-Along Training
We ride along with you on your first load as well as receive everything included in the Business Startup and Load Securement evaluation. We take you through a safe driving test and provide after you get your CDL with support & mentoring.
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RIDE-ALONG TRAINING
First hand in-person advice and mentorship
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2 HOURS BUSINESS INFORMATION
The first things you need to learn before hitting the road
Business Start-Up
Everything you need to know before you start driving in the hotshot business. Starting an LLC, Laws & Regulations, Inspections, and more. Learn basic hotshot strategies to keep you working and on the road!
1 HOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY
For a "legal DOT lettering" on a hotshot truck, the USDOT number must be displayed clearly on both sides of the vehicle with lettering at least 2 inches high, ensuring it's easily visible from 50 feet away, and using a contrasting color against the truck's background to be readily legible during daylight hours; this is a requirement under FMCSA regulations for all commercial vehicles transporting goods across state lines, including hotshot trucks.
Key points about legal DOT lettering for hotshots:
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Minimum size: 2 inches tall
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Placement: Both sides of the vehicle, typically on the cab doors
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Visibility: Must be readable from 50 feet away
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Color contrast: Letters should be a contrasting color compared to the truck's surface
