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- I am but it's getting hard to find good paying loads. I'm considering closing the doors until after the winter months and pick back up on the other side. Best of luck starting your company. Hey, thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

- Tough getting "Good" paying loads. I might close the doors until after the winter passes and pick back up on the other side, hopefully the rates pick up. Hey, thanks for dropping in. Stay safe!

I’m in Atlanta and I’m on the same fence as well. Parked two semi’s too.

@@TNDTRANSPORTATIONLLC - The market has got to change sometime. A lot has to do with the brokers not wanting to share the bag. I can't afford to haul cheap freight. I'll be paying for it in the end. Hey, stay safe out there and thanks for stopping by.

- Thank you very much! Thanks for stopping by!

@@LizardDoggo87 - So true! 😂. Thanks for stopping by.

- True!

- Thank you very much and thanks for your support!

@@Ching-rf1zi - Thank you very much! And thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

- Howzit going @sirmaster8972, your truck doesn’t need to be running. I purchased mine via Amazon. Hope everything works out for you and thanks for stopping in 👍🏿

@@electrified7309 - it should be pretty simple, it just involve time and patient and in most cases it’ll be over in a few minutes. Check your instrument panel and cycle through until you get to that portion that speaks about regeneration and it will tell you when you reset is completed. Thanks for stopping by! 👍🏿

@ijo58transportllc51 Yep, I just jumped on the highway for about 15 minutes, and it was done, pretty simple.

@@rossavariver - Thank you very much! I really appreciate it and thanks for stopping by!👍🏿

@@notalkingpoints Thank you very much!

@@notalkingpoints Thanks!

@@notalkingpoints thanks.

@@ijo58Notary it was heavy! Thanks for stopping by.

Hey Andy! Thanks for stopping by. I use Blue DEF (th-cam.com/video/Sb7AEkseQrY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3opOihGClnf0WyfC ), no additives.

It's interesting that you noticed the location of the regeneration!

@@mariafinney9895 You’re welcome and thanks for stopping by.

@@mariafinney9895 Thanks and thanks for stopping by.

Thanks for watching.

- I use and iPhone 11 and an Insta-360. But, I'm not satisfied because when I upload to TH-cam it looks second rate, fuzzy and distorted. Thanks for checking out my channel, I really appreciate it.

@@ijo58transportllc51 wow it looks amazing lol and here I am overthinking about getting a expensive go pro

@@BradDavis-d3d - Before I hit the road I was so concerned about everything and the 65ft overall length was one. I measured my truck and trailer so many times and in so many different ways that it was totally ridiculous. In the end I came in right at 65ft. depending on what measuring tool you use 😀. I’m a Non-CDL driver. I’m not sure what the CDL Hotshot operators’ requirements are, or how they work around it.

Ya it been a concern of mine also . And keep up the good work out there !

@@BradDavis-d3d - Thanks for dropping in and stay safe out there!

Sorry to say, but ur trailer is not the correct trailer for non cdl hotshot. U cannot used a tandem axle trailer for non cdl hotshot. Not hear to bash u but ur set up is not ready for non cdl hotshot.....change ur trailer

@@lyfeaboveallthings Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it. Also, thanks for the feedback. Let me address a couple of the statements that you’ve made. I’ll be the first to say that I don’t know it all, but, I’ve been out here for the past three years and have passed inspections. When in doubt I tend to search for answers on FMCSA’s website. (www.fmcsa.dot.gov) Now, how to determine if your setup is CDL or Non-CDL. What you have to consider is GVWR and GCWR are manufacturer designated weights, not the loaded weights from the bill of lading (BOL) or the scaled weight of the vehicle. GCWR is the sum of all GVWR's for each unit in a combination-unit motor vehicle and should be used when recording the weight of qualifying combination vehicles on crash reports. Why this is important: The use of GCWR to determine selection becomes especially important when vehicles that would NOT qualify by GVWR alone are involved in crashes when pulling a trailer. Often, the addition of the trailer's GVWR to that of the power unit establishes a GCWR within the qualifying range. Gross Combination Weight is used to qualify truck trailer combinations for inclusion in SAFETYNET. Also note that, Federal laws require a CDL when the GVWR is over 26,000 pounds. A CDL is also required per federal regulations if the GCWR exceeds 26,000 lbs. and the trailer GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or exceeds it. With respect to IFTA. The FMCSA has several requirements to determine if a carrier is required to participate in IFTA. One of the key components is that the vehicle has two axles and a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds or 11,797 kilograms. Having said that, IFTA is primarily for commercial vehicles that travel across multiple jurisdictions, such as interstate or international carriers. But keep in mine, If your maximum operating gross weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds, there is no requirement to have an IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) sticker or IRP (International Registration Plan) plates. Federal law controls maximum gross vehicle weights and axle loads on the Interstate System. Federal limits are 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, 20,000 pounds on a single axle, and 34,000 pounds on a tandem axle group. If you can direct me to the information that you are citing I will definitely love to read it. But at any rate, thanks for dropping by and thanks for leaving a comment.

It definitely was. I like short, light hauls. Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks for reaching out, I'm happy to chat about anything related to hotshot trucking. I will reach out to you in the near future. Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

I was totally baffled because it was still a "New" trailer, hence, the warranty coverage. I'm just glad that I activated the warranty, even though it was at the last minute. The company "PJ Trailer" took care of everything! Hey, thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

Truckstop.com was very helpful when I first started and continues to be helpful even today. However, it's the brokers that you have to deal with when trying to book a load. Truckstop is just the platform that brings everyone together. I stayed with Truckstop because it wasn't expensive and I use their Factoring Services also. Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

- Sorry for the delay, I thought I had already responded to you. As far as the level of support, quality and rates of loads, and factoring service via TruckStop, I'll put it like this. The support was average to above average. The quality and rates of loads were based on the broker and the dismay, if any, should be directed to the broker. The factoring service was on par for me. I would deliver a load, send in my paperwork and within a few hours my money would be in the bank. Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

Howzit Todd...... Thanks for stopping in, I really appreciate it. To answer your question, I would said keep doing what you are doing - checking out videos of Hotshot Owner/Operators and pick up pointers her and there. Pick and choose the information you collect, compare it with others in the business and go from there. Unfortunately there's no formal education for this specific field, but there's enough videos out there where you can get a good head start. Good luck!

Do ur research, your set up is wrong, I repeat ur set up is wrong. That's a CDL set up u running

@@gamble-y9r - good question, I’m paying the bills. I’ll definitely be glad when the rates go back up. It was better just a couple of years ago. Thanks for stopping by, much appreciated.

This is the new age trucking. Things won’t be exactly how they were 10yrs ago but it’s decent money. Have to learn how to manage your money better and live on what you can. Keep overhead low at home, don’t spend all your money and save as much as possible. Nothing in this industry is promising anymore.

@@walkerinmotionllc8618 - So true! Sometimes you may have to put things on hold, reevaluate and come up with a new plan. Thanks for stopping by.

@@ijo58transportllc51 that’s right

Thanks, I got to do better with the audio!

So true. The problem is that not everyone will sign on to "refuse cheap freight" and the brokers know that. If we, the carriers, would stick together we would be a force to be taken seriously. Thanks for stopping by, much appreciated.

@@kennethwilliams3877 - are you in Texas?

No, I'm in Ohio!!

@@kennethwilliams3877 - gotcha! Not sure what’s available in Ohio. I went on Texas Secretary of State website and downloaded the application for Limited Liability Company. It’s not that difficult to complete the application. I did mine, and I’m sure you can too!

Thank you Sir!! I believe I found the package I need. The cost is $300.00. That includes EIN#. I'll do more research tomorrow. Thank you for taking the time to answer my ?. I'll c u on the Flip Side!! Be Cool!! Ken!! Oh!! 👍🏾✌🏿

@@cressmith9102 - Glad that I could be of help to you! Good luck going forward and thanks for stopping by.

😂😂Thanks for stopping by Gary, I really appreciate it. I started this journey two years ago (going on three). I retired (3rd time) from a State & two Federal Government jobs and wanted to do something different. I'm 66y/o and having fun. When doing this is no longer fun or I get tired of it, I'll just stop and enjoy "True Retirement". At present, I only take loads that I want to take and when I want, I don't do "Tarps", "Wide Loads" or "Oversized Loads". I don't have to support my family on this, just have fun, enjoy the journey and contribute to the transportation industry. As well, I try to provide insight to my subscribers based on my personal experience. I did a video on the steps that I took to get my LLC up and running in the State of Texas. The steps may be different based on the state you reside in. Check it out - th-cam.com/video/WIr4ugsEEVU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pzuRczMid9cwbd1e - Again, thanks for stopping by!

Is your set non cdl bcuz u saying u derated...ur trailer. And u are doing it wrong. U can't used a tandem axle trailer for non cdl set. U doing it wrong, u have no ifta sticker on ur truck, DOT will target u bcuz ur set up is wrong big time

@@toddcurtis3905 - You’re absolutely welcome! Thank for stopping by.

Yes. You'll have to get an Employer ID # 4:08, MCS-150 (MC# & DOT#) 6:06, UCR 6:49, DOT Physical 7:16. Click on the blue numbers and it will take you to that area of the video that talks about the federal requirements. These were the requirements as of the time this video was published. Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

@@ijo58transportllc51 do these requirements to apply to both CDL n non CDL drivers??...thanks for replying

@@r2rowdiaz139 - Yes, if you plan to operate under your own authority. If you're planning on operating under someone else's authority (Lease-On) then NO, not all of this apply. But, if you're planning to operate your own company under your own authority then yes, you'll need to address these requirements.

@@ijo58transportllc51 truly appreciate ur reply...the plan is to start driving under someone n stay under 26k pounds (non-cdl) for now

@@dennisalvarez2518 - I’m glad to have helped. Wishing you all the best. Thanks for stopping by and be safe out there.