I know some people might hop on here and point out all the things he did wrong. Let’s try to remember how hard it is start your own authority and keep overhead down. He used his personal truck that was already customized, not a big deal. I’ve also watched him go from fighting to get freight at cheap prices (new authority), to now running solid freight at solid rates and grinding it out to make something for himself!! You’re doing great my friend!!!!
@@truckertavis these are simple violations that are fixable and then you move on. The hard part is finding good freight, handing out business cards, and getting direct shippers, and you’re doing that!
Travis.. that officer was trying his hardest to get you with something.. n them hating a$$ mofoka talking spit bout you !! I’m glad you read ur bible n kept ur cool.. folks hating on a working man!! Continue doing your job for the family n worshipping your savior!
@@2fast65 appreciate it! Been trying to upload a video the past few weeks but it won’t for some odd reason. Thanks for checking in. Hope you’re doing well!
Hi Tava, can you recommend an insurance company? I looked at some and the price was very high. I'm wanting to do hotshot non cdl. Thank you and good luck, your TH-cam channel is an inspiration.
Man, there was a lot to take digest in this video. You definitely did a great job capturing the highlights. I would be careful with those violations. Insurance companies are brutal. They (Progressive) will increase your insurance if you file a claim for "hail damage". And when I attempted to drop them (because after two years they increased my premium) .....the new company asked for a "Loss Report" from Progressive and on that report it had my claim for hail damage. However, the new company said that it's not as bad as having an accident. But at any rate, stay safe out there, you're doing an awesome job.
I’m sorry to hear that man. I’m hoping progressive won’t do something like that to me. If so I’ll leave them. My ain’t is an insurance agent. Plan on switching soon anyways because I don’t wanna get into that boat. But thanks! Yeah this video was 8 hours of footage edited down to 30 minutes. Glad I can bring you guys good content
@@truckertavis - Most definitely Tavis, you are sharing true reality. I’m Non-CDL with a dually and a de-rated trailer which limits my weight. It’s not too bad but, it restricts me. So, I’m thinking of swapping out both, truck and trailer, so that I can maximize the 26,000lbs. (Haven’t made up my mind yet), I’m still in love with my dually….. 😂. Hey, keep up the good work and stay safe out there!
I like my bed for easy storing but I’m all about looks (who knew 🤪) so I’d say having the regular bed is more practical but yeah I’m actually in the process of getting a custom flatbed designed.
@@truckertavis I have one box on each side of the flatbed and I'm going to add a toolbox and fuel tank combo lol I might have to customize my trailer too
I’m starting hot shot in a few weeks. Didn’t realize you had to have a muffler as long as you don’t remove the dpf & cats on the newer trucks. I’ll make sure to put a Magnaflow muffler with a 5” tailpipe instead of the muffler delete
You’ll honestly like it better. Idk about you, but I had a deleted muffler on mine and the cab noise was much higher. It’s nice to run quiet in the cab while also letting her rip lol. Once you’re out here running miles you’ll appreciate the quiet.
@@Blue_Sky_Hotshots I sold exhaust to muffler shops for 22 years and usually everyone wanted a muffler and they even came in the kits. A few years ago Magnaflow started selling the kits with no muffler and just a 5” pipe & tip. I definitely don’t want a violation so I’ll just add a 5” inlet/outlet Magnaflow muffler too. I miss the days of no cats & dpfs on diesel trucks but it’s the way of the world now.
I had no idea I needed a muffler as well. I knew semis required a muffled Jake Brake or they’ll get fined but I didn’t realize a pickup need a muffler. This officer threw the book at me honestly. I don’t think he was having a good day. No other DOT officer all over the country had said anything about my muffler or any of these violations he wrote me up for.
There might well be a hot lug/wire in your 7-way harness that can be hooked up to the trailer battery that will keep it charged. (Hoping you bought a deep cycle battery??)
I bought a deep cycle but my solar for some reason won’t keep it charged either. I’m taking my trailer to a Diamond C dealer to get looked at. I shouldn’t be having so many issues with a 5 month old trailer. Especially an issue that keeps happening over and over.
@@truckertavis Firstmost make sure your 12v hot lug in your truck connector is in fact hot. Its at the 1 oclock position, Ground is at your 7 oclock position. There really should be a hot wire in your trailer wiring harness that should be run, along with a ground right to the battery. I wouldn't depend on the solar. Your truck charging system will keep the deep cycle battery charged just like an RV setup. I'm thinking the 12v hot wire is there just may be taped up if not used when the trailer was built.
@@truckertavis I work with handicap mobility equipment as a hobby and utilize the 12v hot lug in the 7-way round truck connector for power for the electric lifts. Your 12v hot may or may not be hot already and in the case its not you'll have to add a fuse or a relay to MAKE it hot. Let me know if I can help more!
@@truckertavis IF the battery you bought IS a deep cycle it should be fine but it looks a little small-(I prefer a group 24 to 27 for winch use)(My friend is a scrapper and has the same winch and really works it hard and its help up well for him) Anyway.....Try to find out if there is a 12v hot wire in your trailer harness-they may have just taped it somewhere out of the way and also a ground wire-IT most likely IS there and attached to your trailer frame. In that case I'd attach another wire right there and run THAT to your trailer battery. I wish we were closer - I'd love to help you! (Always run your truck engine when operating the winch)
You should heed what he said about the rims and tires and all other violations. Your insurance company will check your safer score at time of renewal. Be prepared for an increase if you continue to get violations. Those violations will remain on your score for a minimum of 2 years and will eventually drop off your record.
I get that but I find it unfair not all officers agree on what’s a violation and what isn’t. He’s the first to put them down as violations. Every other inspection the officers had no issue with them including another Utah Officer.
The sight of them brakes tell me all I need to know. You stick out like a sore thumb and you need to blend in and disappear in the crowd. Remove them childish stickers from the windshield , get the truck 100% legal lighting wise. Install good quality tires that are legal. Always know the weight of your load and if it is not the correct size in the correct wait, either refuse it or ask for more money.
I’m going to soon. Gotta things in the works to replace it. It’s only an issue tho with stuck up cops. Out of all the DOT officers I’ve talked to he was the only one who had the issue with it. Every other officer thought it was cool.
I know some people might hop on here and point out all the things he did wrong. Let’s try to remember how hard it is start your own authority and keep overhead down. He used his personal truck that was already customized, not a big deal. I’ve also watched him go from fighting to get freight at cheap prices (new authority), to now running solid freight at solid rates and grinding it out to make something for himself!! You’re doing great my friend!!!!
I appreciate you and this comment my friend 🙌🏼🥹 I definitely set myself up for these violations with my personal truck but I’m glad some understand.
@@truckertavis these are simple violations that are fixable and then you move on. The hard part is finding good freight, handing out business cards, and getting direct shippers, and you’re doing that!
I agree 100%!! I'm trying to help him with his winch/battery setup now.
@@richardbarkley9909 a buddy of mine from AK said to do the same thing. I’ll get it done. Appreciate it Richard!!
@@truckertavis Great!! I have no idea who assigned me the "@richardbarkley9909" but I go by Rick.
When you started praying I knew it was something different 💙💙✝️
@@Loveourpaws aww thank you 🥹🙏🏼
Travis.. that officer was trying his hardest to get you with something.. n them hating a$$ mofoka talking spit bout you !! I’m glad you read ur bible n kept ur cool.. folks hating on a working man!!
Continue doing your job for the family n worshipping your savior!
Your first hotshot video to now is totally different. This is inspiring
Can’t believe it’s been 6 months already. Crazy how time flies. But definitely still lots of downs with the ups
I have not seen a video in a whole Tavis hope you are well and the big truck is running good for you have a great day be safe.
@@2fast65 appreciate it! Been trying to upload a video the past few weeks but it won’t for some odd reason. Thanks for checking in. Hope you’re doing well!
What kind of lifted do you have on your truck
Hi Tava, can you recommend an insurance company? I looked at some and the price was very high. I'm wanting to do hotshot non cdl. Thank you and good luck, your TH-cam channel is an inspiration.
Do you dispatch yourself? Ive been looking for a good dispatcher that can keep me running.
@@stealth1028able I do dispatch myself.
Man, there was a lot to take digest in this video. You definitely did a great job capturing the highlights. I would be careful with those violations. Insurance companies are brutal. They (Progressive) will increase your insurance if you file a claim for "hail damage". And when I attempted to drop them (because after two years they increased my premium) .....the new company asked for a "Loss Report" from Progressive and on that report it had my claim for hail damage. However, the new company said that it's not as bad as having an accident. But at any rate, stay safe out there, you're doing an awesome job.
I’m sorry to hear that man. I’m hoping progressive won’t do something like that to me. If so I’ll leave them. My ain’t is an insurance agent. Plan on switching soon anyways because I don’t wanna get into that boat. But thanks! Yeah this video was 8 hours of footage edited down to 30 minutes. Glad I can bring you guys good content
@@truckertavis - Most definitely Tavis, you are sharing true reality. I’m Non-CDL with a dually and a de-rated trailer which limits my weight. It’s not too bad but, it restricts me. So, I’m thinking of swapping out both, truck and trailer, so that I can maximize the 26,000lbs. (Haven’t made up my mind yet), I’m still in love with my dually….. 😂. Hey, keep up the good work and stay safe out there!
I can relate I bought a 350 dually before doing all my research so now I just decided to do my cdl
How long is your trailer bud ?
@@michaelrichardson7792 it’s a 35’
@truckertavis Standing those ramps up for the vehicles is a great ideal howd you do that ?
Sucks getting tickets. Careful out there. Ps the axle seal is also leaking. Check the fluid
Yeah kind of annoying the cop didn’t give it to me but the state did. And yeah I’ve been having issues with that axle shaft coming loose.
I saw your rig in Thermopolis WY a few days ago.
@@SouthernDrawwHotshot haha now you know where I live 😅
Hey I heard you saying you'd want a flatbed now lol
Do you think it's better for hotshot trucking than a regular bed
I like my bed for easy storing but I’m all about looks (who knew 🤪) so I’d say having the regular bed is more practical but yeah I’m actually in the process of getting a custom flatbed designed.
@@truckertavis 😂 ok I love my flat bed but I would love the regular bed for storage for real good answer
@@micahbromfield3184 if you don’t have a lot of storage boxes then yeah you’ll really love the regular bed lol
@@truckertavis I have one box on each side of the flatbed and I'm going to add a toolbox and fuel tank combo lol
I might have to customize my trailer too
I’m starting hot shot in a few weeks. Didn’t realize you had to have a muffler as long as you don’t remove the dpf & cats on the newer trucks. I’ll make sure to put a Magnaflow muffler with a 5” tailpipe instead of the muffler delete
You’ll honestly like it better. Idk about you, but I had a deleted muffler on mine and the cab noise was much higher. It’s nice to run quiet in the cab while also letting her rip lol. Once you’re out here running miles you’ll appreciate the quiet.
@@Blue_Sky_Hotshots I sold exhaust to muffler shops for 22 years and usually everyone wanted a muffler and they even came in the kits. A few years ago Magnaflow started selling the kits with no muffler and just a 5” pipe & tip. I definitely don’t want a violation so I’ll just add a 5” inlet/outlet Magnaflow muffler too. I miss the days of no cats & dpfs on diesel trucks but it’s the way of the world now.
I had no idea I needed a muffler as well. I knew semis required a muffled Jake Brake or they’ll get fined but I didn’t realize a pickup need a muffler. This officer threw the book at me honestly. I don’t think he was having a good day. No other DOT officer all over the country had said anything about my muffler or any of these violations he wrote me up for.
@@truckertavis what was your total dollar amount in fines or did they just want you to fix the violations?
@@Erik_m509 no fines or tickets just violations and to fix the parking brake before I continued driving
Are you cdl or non cdl? Do you still need a eld if your non cdl
@@jean-pierreluna4784 this was a non CDL setup. You need a ELD in any setup unless your in a vehicle with a 2000 or older engine
@@truckertavis thanks for the info 👍🏽
There might well be a hot lug/wire in your 7-way harness that can be hooked up to the trailer battery that will keep it charged. (Hoping you bought a deep cycle battery??)
I bought a deep cycle but my solar for some reason won’t keep it charged either. I’m taking my trailer to a Diamond C dealer to get looked at. I shouldn’t be having so many issues with a 5 month old trailer. Especially an issue that keeps happening over and over.
@@truckertavis Firstmost make sure your 12v hot lug in your truck connector is in fact hot. Its at the 1 oclock position, Ground is at your 7 oclock position. There really should be a hot wire in your trailer wiring harness that should be run, along with a ground right to the battery. I wouldn't depend on the solar. Your truck charging system will keep the deep cycle battery charged just like an RV setup. I'm thinking the 12v hot wire is there just may be taped up if not used when the trailer was built.
@@richardbarkley9909 ohhh you mean just replace the entire setup with the tiny battery to get setup with a marine battery? I’ll have to look into that
@@truckertavis I work with handicap mobility equipment as a hobby and utilize the 12v hot lug in the 7-way round truck connector for power for the electric lifts. Your 12v hot may or may not be hot already and in the case its not you'll have to add a fuse or a relay to MAKE it hot. Let me know if I can help more!
@@truckertavis IF the battery you bought IS a deep cycle it should be fine but it looks a little small-(I prefer a group 24 to 27 for winch use)(My friend is a scrapper and has the same winch and really works it hard and its help up well for him) Anyway.....Try to find out if there is a 12v hot wire in your trailer harness-they may have just taped it somewhere out of the way and also a ground wire-IT most likely IS there and attached to your trailer frame. In that case I'd attach another wire right there and run THAT to your trailer battery. I wish we were closer - I'd love to help you! (Always run your truck engine when operating the winch)
You should heed what he said about the rims and tires and all other violations. Your insurance company will check your safer score at time of renewal. Be prepared for an increase if you continue to get violations. Those violations will remain on your score for a minimum of 2 years and will eventually drop off your record.
I get that but I find it unfair not all officers agree on what’s a violation and what isn’t. He’s the first to put them down as violations. Every other inspection the officers had no issue with them including another Utah Officer.
I think the DOT officer needs to take in consideration where the driver lives.
The sight of them brakes tell me all I need to know.
You stick out like a sore thumb and you need to blend in and disappear in the crowd.
Remove them childish stickers from the windshield , get the truck 100% legal lighting wise.
Install good quality tires that are legal.
Always know the weight of your load and if it is not the correct size in the correct wait, either refuse it or ask for more money.
Do you ever find work via comments here on youtube.........I may need a carrier for a job
@@1Doodadd I haven’t yet
As much of a personal thing your tint & stickers are on your windshield are I really think you should remove them for what you are doing.
I’m going to soon. Gotta things in the works to replace it. It’s only an issue tho with stuck up cops. Out of all the DOT officers I’ve talked to he was the only one who had the issue with it. Every other officer thought it was cool.
lol I’m from there
Those wheels and tires kill your fuel economy and wear out hub bearings faster.
They actually don’t regarding fuel mileage. I average 10-12 fully loaded. Bearings is just maintenance I gotta do anyways
Wrong
I’ve got the same set up don’t make any difference
HI BRO... I WANT TO DO THIS JOB. CAN YOU ADVICE. ARE YOU SATISFIED?
What the fuck is is