Job Description

Contract Hotshot Drivers Wanted

Rapid Fire Freight

Houston, TX & Surrounding Areas

Rapid Fire Freight is a new and growing hotshot delivery company looking for dependable contract drivers to join our team. We service manufacturing facilities, machine shops, tooling companies, oilfield suppliers, construction companies, industrial customers, and more.

We are looking for owner-operators with reliable trucks and trailers who want consistent work and the flexibility of being an independent contractor.

Equipment We Are Hiring

We are currently accepting:

Pickup Trucks (minimum vehicle requirement)
Small Flatbeds
Large Flatbeds
Mini Floats

We do NOT accept:

Sedans
SUVs
Vans

You do not need a brand-new truck. We simply require a vehicle that is reliable, properly maintained, and safe to operate.

What We Haul

Our drivers transport:

Pallets of various sizes and weights
Manufacturing materials
Tooling and machine parts
Pipe and steel products
Construction materials
Industrial equipment
Oilfield-related freight
Emergency same-day freight

Most deliveries are within Houston and surrounding areas, but opportunities are available throughout Texas.

Driver Pay

Pickup Truck Drivers: 65%–70% of load revenue
Flatbed & Mini Float Drivers: 70%-75% of load revenue
Weekend On-Call Loads: Additional 24% premium per load

Only One Weekly Deduction

Rapid Fire Freight provides cargo insurance for all approved drivers.

The only deduction is:

$30.00 per week for cargo insurance

No hidden fees.

No dispatch fees.

No equipment rental fees.

Driver Requirements

Applicants must have:

Valid Driver's License
Reliable Pickup Truck or Approved Trailer Setup
Minimum Liability Insurance on Vehicle
Smartphone with Internet Access
Safe Driving Experience
Ability to Follow Customer Requirements

Required PPE

Many of our customers operate industrial facilities and job sites.

Drivers should have:

Hard Hat
High Visibility Safety Vest
Steel-Toed Boots

TWIC Card Preferred

A TWIC Card is highly preferred due to the number of industrial and port-related customers we service.

Don't have one?

We can provide a grace period for qualified drivers to obtain a TWIC Card after being hired.

Drug Screening

All drivers must pass an initial drug test for insurance and customer compliance purposes.

Daily Operations

Rapid Fire Freight operates primarily through our mobile dispatch system and phone communication.

Drivers will be responsible for:

Receiving dispatches through the app and phone
Taking photos at pickup locations
Taking photos at delivery locations
Obtaining the receiver's printed name
Collecting digital signatures through the app
Communicating professionally with dispatch and customers

Work Schedule

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You choose your weekend availability.

Every day, simply check in and let dispatch know you're available to work.

We will do our best to start you with deliveries close to your home location whenever possible.

No Office Required

After your initial interview and onboarding process, there is no need to report to an office unless necessary

You work directly from your vehicle and communicate through our dispatch system.

Why Drive for Rapid Fire Freight?

Keep 65%–75% of load revenue
Only one weekly deduction
Flexible schedule
No office reporting unless necessary
Houston/surrounding areas-focused routes
Statewide opportunities available
Growing company
Consistent demand from industrial, manufacturing, construction, and oilfield customers

Join Rapid Fire Freight Today

If you own a pickup truck, flatbed, or mini float and want the freedom of independent contract work while earning competitive pay, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build Houston's next great hotshot delivery company.

www.RapidFireFreightHotshot.com

Company Description

Rapid Fire Freight is a hotshot delivery company.

RAPID FIRE FREIGHT LLC

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