We welcome this opportunity to tell you a little bit about our LTL freight company.

All LTL freight carriers are not the same, and we think it is important for you to understand who we are, what we do, and the benefits you can realize by choosing Hot Line Freight as your transportation provider.  The commitment to you, our customer, is to build a solid long-term relationship by providing exceptional LTL freight services that exceed your expectations.

  • We offer one or two-day service to direct points in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, South Dakota, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
  • Hot Line is not just a regional LTL carrier. We also offer Nationwide Volume LTL Direct Shipments to ALL POINTS in the contiguous United States including our Hotline Freight Guaranteed Service, which is a guaranteed service available 24 hours a day, 7 days/week anywhere within the 48 contiguous states.
  • We operate 10 terminals with 125 employees, 80 late model tractors, and 175 – 53′ air ride logistic trailers.
  • ltl freightOur 53-foot air ride vans are fully equipped with Logistics Technology to assure every shipment moves damage-free.
  • We pride ourselves in maintaining a Satisfactory DOT rating, providing excellent preventative maintenance and driver safety programs.
  • We welcome your calls for pricing and service.  All we ask is that you give us a chance to show you what we can do for you.
  • Our future depends on the commitments we make to our customers!

Company Brief History and Timeline

October 1988 – Larry Johnson and Rob Burgmeier started Hot Line Freight System, Inc. with a couple of tractors, trailers, and customers.  Larry had the location in Onalaska, Wisconsin, and Rob had the customer, Camcar/Textron in Decorah, Iowa.  First-year revenues were $350,000 and 85% came from Camcar.

ltl freight2006 – Built new corporate headquarters 15 miles east of La Crosse, Wisconsin on Interstate 90.  Headquarters included a 21,000 square foot warehouse along with 8000 square foot office space.  

2018 – Celebrated 30 years in business. Thank you!

2019 – Broke ground for a new shop addition at our corporate terminal in West Salem, WI.

2023 – TFI International acquired Hot Line Freight System, Inc.

2024 – Hot Line Freight System, Inc. continues to operate 10 terminals in the Midwest and OTR in the lower 48 states.

 

 

Rob Burgmeier’s (Hot Line Freight Co-owner) grandfather owned Chicago-Dubuque Transportation Company.