Hotline Freight Profile


Hotline Freight has been proudly serving customers for over 23 years and was founded in 1988 by Rob Burgmeier and Larry Johnson. 

With 10 terminals, 200 employees, 125 late model tractors, and 250-53’ air ride logistic trailers, Hotline Freight is the premier Midwest Regional LTL Freight Carrier providing excellent service to Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota and Wisconsin. 

Hotline Freight provides volume LTL direct shipments to all points in the contiguous United States.

Our Mission Statement


Hotline Freight strives to exceed our customer expectations by providing excellent service, competitive pricing and flexibility.
 
Excellent Service:  Outstanding track record as the premier Midwest LTL freight carrier to Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  Our volume LTL direct shipments to all points in the contiguous United States equal no break bulks resulting in faster service and direct shipments mean no damage. Competitive Pricing & Flexibility:  Our brokerage service allows us to meet your pricing needs.  Our "Hot Shot" service, for your critical shipments, is a guarenteed service available 24/7 - faster than air freight and up to 50% the cost.

Customer Testimonials


  "Since we started using Hotline Freight over 5 years ago, damage to our windows has been next to nothing." Billy Lynch, Plant Manager, Eagle Window

"Excellent service and flexibility.  Hotline Freight keeps our just-in-time production lines moving." Frank Laylan, Logistics Director, Watkins

"When my customers have a problem with the trucking company they are using, I tell them to call Hotline Freight." Chris Moser, Manager, Guttenberg Industries