Top Hotshot Carriers in Kentucky
Browse 96 active Hotshot carriers based in Kentucky. Combined geographic and equipment-specific FMCSA data — find local carriers running the freight you operate.
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Top 100 Active Carriers
Sorted by fleet size. Click any carrier to view full FMCSA safety record, inspection history, and insurance status.
| Carrier | Location | Fleet | Drivers | Equipment |
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GUARDIAN RETENTION SYSTEMS LLC
DOT# 2897122
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Brooks, KY | 19 | 19 | Hotshot Flatbed +2 |
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DIATOM AVIATION LLC
DOT# 4375159
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Hebron, KY | 9 | 9 | Hotshot Flatbed +2 |
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ROAD KINGS LOGISTICS INC
DOT# 3798859
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Louisville, KY | 7 | 8 | Hotshot Flatbed +2 |
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WHITE OAK LOGISTICS LLC
DOT# 4021761
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Hazard, KY | 7 | 7 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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KEITH'S TOWING AND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES LLC
DOT# 1879596
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Oak Grove, KY | 5 | 9 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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SMALL TIME CONSTRUCTION LLC
DOT# 2486757
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Pinetop, KY | 4 | 4 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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YJ TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT# 3706359
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Louisville, KY | 4 | 4 | Hotshot Flatbed +3 |
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R & R SEPTIC LLC
DOT# 4089324
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Campbellsvlle, KY | 4 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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MATA AUTO SALES LLC
DOT# 4169726
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Louisville, KY | 3 | 4 | Hotshot Step Deck / RGN +1 |
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OBERLAND TRANSPORT LLC
DOT# 3185646
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Liberty, KY | 3 | 3 | Hotshot Utility Trailer +2 |
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S&F FARMS LLC
DOT# 3704902
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Drakesboro, KY | 3 | 3 | Hotshot Utility Trailer +2 |
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M & R CONTRACTING LLC
DOT# 3583749
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Jeffersonville, KY | 3 | 3 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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DICKEY'S HOT-SHOT SERVICES LLC
DOT# 4498053
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Radcliff, KY | 3 | 3 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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P TRANSPORT LLC
DOT# 4104486
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Ewing, KY | 3 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed |
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CARMAN GATE
DOT# 396026
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Liberty, KY | 3 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS LLC
DOT# 2511057
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Lexington, KY | 2 | 8 | Hotshot Flatbed +3 |
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UNIQUE GRANITE & MARBLE INC
DOT# 705407
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Owensboro, KY | 2 | 6 | Hotshot Flatbed |
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M & E TRANSPORT LLC
DOT# 4509106
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Flatwoods, KY | 2 | 4 | Hotshot Flatbed +2 |
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BROOKSIDE STONE LLC
DOT# 3663872
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Evarts, KY | 2 | 4 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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BARDSTOWN BLACKTOP & SEALCOATING LLC
DOT# 4404890
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Bardstown, KY | 2 | 4 | Hotshot Step Deck / RGN +1 |
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2 KINGZ LOGISTICS LLC
DOT# 3904626
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Louisville, KY | 2 | 3 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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NUMBER 1 TRUCKING LLC
DOT# 4318606
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Benton, KY | 2 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed +3 |
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JOHNNY OBRYAN TRANSPORT
DOT# 2895942
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Hardin, KY | 2 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed +2 |
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RLA TRUCKING INCORPORATED
DOT# 3397031
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Mayslick, KY | 2 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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CENTRAL KENTUCKY LOGISTICS LLC
DOT# 2384399
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Frankfort, KY | 2 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed +2 |
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SHANDON R LAYNE
DOT# 1778687
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Somerset, KY | 2 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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R&J LOGISTICS LLC
DOT# 4551121
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Cynthiana, KY | 2 | 2 | Hotshot Step Deck / RGN +1 |
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FLASH FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT# 4476142
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Munfordville, KY | 2 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed +2 |
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EBENEZER MY CARGO SERVICES LLC
DOT# 3255116
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Louisville, KY | 2 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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AIRBORNE TRUCKING LLC
DOT# 4239735
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Battletown, KY | 2 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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CORNERSTONE HARDSCAPE AND EXCAVATION
DOT# 3899513
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Simpsonville, KY | 2 | 2 | Hotshot Flatbed +1 |
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XCARGO EXPRESS LLC
DOT# 4123492
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Florence, KY | 2 | 1 | Hotshot Utility Trailer +3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Hotshot carriers operate in Kentucky?
There are 96 active FMCSA-registered Hotshot carriers based in Kentucky.
How do I find a reliable Hotshot carrier in Kentucky?
Start by verifying the carrier's USDOT number is active on FMCSA SAFER, check their insurance currency on FMCSA L&I, and review their crash and inspection history on FMCSA SMS. The carriers above are sorted by fleet size — larger fleets typically have more capacity and established operations, but smaller carriers may offer more direct service. Always verify operating authority before booking freight.
What freight do Hotshot carriers in Kentucky typically haul?
Average rate: $2.00-$2.50/mile. Dominant freight: oilfield, expedited heavy parts, construction materials.