Long haul trucking refers to any form of trucking that requires drivers to spend the night away from home because the trip is too long to complete in a single day. Drivers may choose to spend the night in their cab or in a motel.

 

 

Short-haul trucking is described as the transportation of goods within a 150-mile radius. Short-haul truckers remain closer to home than long-haul or “over the road” (OTR) truckers, who travel hundreds of miles.

 

 

 

Hot shot loads are classified as freight that must be shipped quickly and fits in a box truck.