What does a hot shot driver do?

Your job duties as a hot shot driver include transporting freight and providing express cargo services for your employer or clients. Your responsibilities may consist of ensuring your truck is in proper working order, planning your route, and operating your rig in a way that meets Department of Transportation standards. In this career, you usually have to drive to a warehouse to pick up your freight and make sure that the trailer is secured correctly. As a hot shot driver, you typically work under a tight deadline. While safety must come first, your job is to make your delivery as quickly as possible.