Freight Pricing

Semi-truck parked at a highway truck stop, illustrating detention and layover wait time

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By Dwayne
September 3, 2026

Why Detention and Layover Fees Exist, and How They’re Calculated on a Hotshot Load

Detention and layover fees exist for one reason: a truck and driver sitting idle are not free. Every hour a rig waits at a dock or a gate is an hour it cannot spend...

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A loaded transport truck driving BC Highway 5, the Coquihalla, under overcast mountain skies

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By Dwayne
July 15, 2026

What Cargo Insurance Actually Covers on an Emergency Hotshot Load

Cargo insurance sounds like one line item on a carrier's website. It's actually three separate things, and a shipper who doesn't tell them apart can end up with almost no protection on an emergency...

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Rear view of the Canyon Runner Hotshot delivery truck hauling boxed cargo across a bridge over Okanagan Lake into Kelowna, BC at golden hour

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By Dwayne
July 12, 2026

What Actually Drives Hotshot Freight Pricing in the BC Interior (And Why the Cheapest Quote Isn’t the Safest One)

A flat hotshot rate already includes deadhead, fuel, and tarping — real numbers, not a starting point that grows on the invoice. Here’s what actually drives BC Interior hotshot pricing, the cargo securement standard a legitimate carrier meets, and five questions to ask before booking.

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Why Detention and Layover Fees Exist, and How They’re Calculated on a Hotshot Load

What Cargo Insurance Actually Covers on an Emergency Hotshot Load

What Actually Drives Hotshot Freight Pricing in the BC Interior (And Why the Cheapest Quote Isn’t the Safest One)

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