Hotshot is not just 'faster' — it’s a different risk profile.
Validate the load: dimensions, weight, securement requirements, and whether the route has access constraints.
If the deadline is immovable, plan like it: confirm pickup readiness and eliminate paperwork ambiguity.
When to say no: unclear shipper details, impossible windows, or handling requirements that don’t match equipment.
Professional hotshot execution is about discipline — not speed alone.