Hire Hotshot Drivers in Florida
Pre-screened hotshot drivers in Florida. Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs CDL holders with 1+ years hotshot or expedited freight experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 24-48 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$48,000-$61,000/year
Target Placement
24-48 hours
CDL Holders (State)
105,000+
CDL Required
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Hotshot Driver Requirements in Florida
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years hotshot or expedited freight experience
- Wage Range:$48,000-$61,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Gooseneck trailer operation and backing skills
- Load securement for partial and uneven loads
- Familiarity with oilfield, construction, or agriculture freight
- Willingness to work non-standard hours for expedited delivery
Florida Market for Hotshot Drivers
Top Cities for Hotshot Hiring in Florida
#1
Miami
#2
Jacksonville
#3
Tampa
#4
Orlando
#5
Fort Lauderdale
#6
Lakeland
Employers Driving Hotshot Demand in Florida
Amazon (10+ FCs)Publix (Lakeland)Port of JacksonvillePort of MiamiTropicanaFedEx
Why Hire Hotshot Drivers in Florida
No state income tax — powerful recruiting tool
Third-largest freight market in the US
Port operations create year-round intermodal demand
Produce season (Oct-May) drives premium reefer rates
Population growth fuels construction and consumer freight
What Our Hotshot Drivers Bring to Your Florida Operation
- Fastest placement in our network — 24-48 hours
- Higher per-mile rate on loaded miles
- Flexibility — many hotshot drivers are owner-operators
- Less red tape — some loads under CDL threshold
- Growing demand from oilfield, construction, and LTL sectors
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Hiring Hotshot Drivers in Florida — FAQ
We aim to fill hotshot driver requests within 24-48 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Florida, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Hotshot drivers in Florida typically earn $48,000-$61,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs requirement. Miami and Jacksonville tend to offer the highest rates.
Hotshot drivers in Florida need a Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Florida has 150+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for hotshot driver demand in Florida are Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (10+ FCs), Publix (Lakeland), Port of Jacksonville.
We recruit hotshot drivers from across Florida, a market of roughly 105,000+ CDL holders statewide and 150+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs CDL, 1+ years hotshot or expedited freight experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. No state income tax — powerful recruiting tool.