People are quitting NON-CDL hotshot.... here's why
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The DOT inspects your vehicle to make sure it’s safe for THEIR roads. Have you seen their shitty roads? How about we inspect their shitty roads and see if maybe they’re tearing up our trucks.
Let's be honest, they inspect for money. Cut the profit out and DOT would go away tomorrow.
@@jasonbourne1596 shut your mouth
@@jasonbourne1596 yep. It’s all about revenue. The government doesn’t produce anything to fund itself...other than taxes, fines, penalties, and lotto...
To busy giving out tax dollars to Ukraine.
The reason rates drop, is because drivers run cheap freight. Drivers don't make it because they don't know how to manage the money, bottom line. To many people live above their means.
Facts people will never understand this
Well know ur worth
$4a mile all miles over here. You get the rate you look for
@@tinystowingtinyunis2957 faxx; most have no business skills and no patience
They run cheap freight because they have no idea what their actual profit is. They think they are making more money then they are.
That and lots of guys have income coming from somewhere else and convince themselves it is “good enough”.
The guys at the top love it. An endless supply of drivers willing to work for peanuts.
Hey Alex, I started my hotshot business business 2 years ago, and I've learned alot just by watching your videos. I bought a 2019 ram dually 4x4 tradesmen crew cab 2 years ago w a 35ft gator gooseneck. I am a established business now, so I hired a driver and I just bought another dually yesterday. I have 2 drivers now and business is good. I thank the good lord for all of my success. I give God all the credit. Tp, I am 48 years old a non cdl hotshot and after paying my driver's, insurance, fuel and maintenance, I am profiting 1800.00 a week. Thanks again, for all of your advice and encouragement.
Hello Alex, My wife and I want to buy a 40 ft like yours. What is the G.V.W.R on your trailer,? and how do I stay under 26000lbs?
Congratulations my man. Safe travels
I do agree with the comments, if drivers are willing to haul for cheap rates then the brokers will continue to put out the cheap rates. They have no problem pocketing the cash that drivers leave on the table, be smart drivers and know your worth! If you refuse to haul for cheap then they will not put out cheap rates.
Nice view point, but our world doesn't work that way. The crowd will act as it wills, the members of the crowd are powerless. It's like arguing with a flame or whirlpool. :)
I appreciate your point of view! Gotta stay positive and stay on track!! there's gonna be ups and downs with any business, its keeping it going long term that brings success..Nothing worth doing is easy...
i agree 100%! i love hotshot! wouldn’t change a thing! awesome content, Alex! Keep up the awesome work my friend!
If all the drivers hold the line like they did with game stop and stop taking cheap rates then rates will go up.
Lmao all gamestop did was make hedge funds richer, you clowns are hilarious
Problem is u got that one guy who under cuts or faces folding an doesnt care about everyone around him. He'll burn the whole industry if it means puting his ass in the house on the hill.
Yes👍
@@johnalexander4428 that's called CAPITALISM! This is 'Merica!
@@AztecDread have no fear a hammer an sickle is coming to a state near you!
Alex, love your attitude and all the information you provide. My wife and I are became "Hotshotters" mostly because of you. We love it. THANK YOU!
I defiantly agree with you. You cant always chase the next the next thing. But at the same time dont settle. At the end of the day like you said its all a job and no matter what you have to work for it. Thanks for the vids. Keep on moving up!
Thanks for your time and God bless you and your family
As always,very informative keep up the great work n be safe out there.
Love your determination and drive! Keep doing what you’re doing. You will go far. Don’t listen to the skeptics. You seem like you know how to make it work for you and your business. I am not in trucking, I am in criminal justice, but I love your videos, my man!
Great video again. I’ll call you Wednesday pm to follow up on how we challenge all DOT and moving violations in front of a judge. Every one should know how the points effect their insurance rates. Our 49 year old company is rated A+ by the BBB.
Keep the great content coming
Best video you have made to date Alex. I was considering hotshot when I found you I am a cdl company driver but I’m currently moving to a full time owner operator of class 8 trucks. You know you stuff and it’s helped me make lots of good decisions. Thanks for the info. And because of you I am considering starting a real TH-cam channel like you have as I move to owner operator. Good luck and thank you for all the videos and info I will definitely keep following you and recommending your channel. Hope to see you some day out on the road.
I am a cdl hotshot and I haven't had a problem with the dot and on the insurance side I have progressive and they take all new mc number and owner operators.
I went with Progressive and got a great rate. I had an insurance broker call for NYC and I told them my rate he said "That's Awful". I said "what do you mean"? He said "that's awfully good, I can't give you a rate anywhere near that". True story.
Not in cali
What's your rate John mine is $11,000 a year in Ga.
@@dwaynedrake7533 Mine is $7500 per year here in Montana. We have fewer crazy drivers and NO cities.
Mine is 13200 in Colorado
I remember that old video. Alex, I'm happy for you and proud of you for making this far in this journey. I know soon you'll be a small truck company with 5 drivers or more
Robert from sghs has finally gotten his cdl and truck and seems to really be enjoying it .
Hey Alex the industry will level off the hot shot trucking industry will come back around
Good thought. There’s a lot to be said for doing what you enjoy. Life is always a balancing act. 👍
I really appreciate this video, I love non CDL hotshot and I’m almost old enough to get my CDL. I have my permit and everything but 2 months from being 21. I would like to keep doing this but the pressure is on to switch to semi. I’ve driven both and I can tell up you hot shot is so much better. It’s relieving to see my biggest influence on TH-cam (Alex) committing to this business and not giving up like the others. Watching you just keeps my head in the game and inspires me to do better. Good luck out there Alex!
Great video man. Loving your content. Big shout-out from Brazil. Thanks bro.
Alex huge fan. Our MC is less than a year old and my wife was able to figure all the insurance end, granted it took over a month, calling from Cali to New York and everywhere else.. They definitely don’t make it easy and with being in business less than I year there are any more hoops to jump through.. but well worth it sir!! Keep up the good job man
Thanks for the update!!!
The best content! Inspiring. Motivational. Knowledge.
Love your honesty.Stay safe.
We drove side by side on your trip to Washington. I was in the white Chevy 2500 with the blue rock sifts on the gooseneck. It was awesome to see you on the road!
Lol pretty cool
I just started watching you and I will say you tell some timely information. I will keep watching your videos.
Great info, thank you sir!
Tennessee loves some Hotshots. See it every day up and down I40
Life teaches me .... that is more important to stick with what you have and keep producing revenue than jumping around looking for the best" equipment or best" foula to make more money......
I agree
I see the dot pulling straight trucks in these days more than anyone else
Keep up the good work ...I’m working on CDL... would one day like to have my own truck ...
This has to be one of your most transparent videos. This was dipped in awesome sauce
Good video bro . I'm starting cdl school and your videos have given me options and hope
Good video, yep folks should find their lane and make it thrive; stop making their choice appear all or nothing. May we all be a blessing to our families
Aye bro let me come work for you lol I was gonna do cdl but now looking into hotshot, your videos are really helpful.
I agreed with Alex, I don’t that often but I personally don’t like semi either. I have had semis and I personally enjoy hotshot I do get Hotels the back of a pickup doesn’t work for me. It all works out pretty much the same semis do cost more to operate. I hear you can buy a 30k semi blah blah yeah you can and you will be throwing money at it all the time, same thing as if you go buy a high mileage pickup for 10k. My 2 cents it’s all about what works for you and if you run it like a business and not a ATM most will succeed, know your cost of doing business build relationships with brokers and shippers and they will pay for reliable services
Alex you make a lot more money then a lot of semi drivers i know!! With that said keep up the good work!
Oh man, the warnings are real. Class A, multiple warnings in Illinois. Raises your CSA points because in the FMCSA world a warning counts as a violation points.
Your a hard worker, and know the business you’ll be successful
You're *
@@elijahrose7913 Thank you. I see that so much and can't believe people don't know the difference.
Great Video! As someone with no cdl or trucking experience , how can I get into hot shotting if they won’t insure someone that doesn’t have at least a years experience? Thanks!
As a business owner if you have some paid off equipment you can get a line of credit off that equipment. This will help you pay the bills during the slow times and then you pay it off once you get busy again. Try to find a small state bank to deal with. Don’t bother with the big national banks.
BEST ADVICE ON HERE!
What a it using Credit Unions?
The last semi I owned was in 2005. It cost me $1,000/week weather I started the truck or not. Then add fuel, maintenance, tires, food...... just because you are in a semi doesn't mean you will get good rates when you factor out your cost/mile.
And you are well established. And thats priceless! 👌🏼
Good word brother absolutely
20yrs driving big rigs. I'm going to move into hotshot. I like the extra freedom of movement you guys seem to have. That appeals to me.
Alex I'm totally on your side having been in the industry all of my adult life hotshot is a great way to put bread on the table life is so much simpler in a pickup truck regarding the DOT issue just take care of business be professional and DON'T CUT CORNERS because it will come back and bite you in the ass
As always God bless you and stay safe out there 🙋♂️ 🇬🇧
I’m a CDL driver and I get criticized for buying a hotshot even though I use to own semis...like yourself I prefer a hotshot over a semi...does not mean I won’t buy semis. I’ll just have drivers for those trucks😎
Maintenance is less I believe or is it close to the same?
I used to perform pm's on tractors/trailers which included parts running. Parts aren't cheap by any means.
@@tsi87supr60 Obviously costs are higher across the board for a semi . If you blow the engine up in your pickup, it's not going to cost 30k for another, nor is the transmission going to run you 12k.
I’m one of the guys that got my start in hot shot and bought a flat top Pete.... hot shot was way more fun because of the tighter places you can go IMO.... I only got pulled into scale with hot shot once a year and semi twice a year for inspection.... my advice about the rates is ditch broker out loads go direct you’ll pocket a lot more money 🤙🏻 #saynotocheapfright
I've had my cdl over a year drive for TMC flatbed. I like it ok.
Alex you are great 👍
In my 15 years of driving semi every year the rates and freight drop off every year around tax time because the manufacturers do not want to pay taxes on the property they have in their warehouse so they slow production and ship loads but make the trucking company hold the product as long as possible because if it’s in a trailer and not setting on their property they don’t have to pay taxes on it and the receivers want to delay delivery if they are having their taxes done for the same reason if it’s setting on their floor they have more taxes to pay
This doesn't make much sense to me. Why woul a driver hold onto a load longer for less money?
I’m almost to that point of having my own deal . I’m waiting to get my mc# insurance and work truck . I’m wanting to do a semi and hire a driver until I get my cdl in a few months but my partner thinks we should get a ram and run non cdl hotshot ? Advice please ?
Hey my brotha what are the best tires for the trailer I forgot the video u said before
A lot of people are always looking down on Hot shots like they are the renta cops before you become a police officer. I give much respect to all drivers, all folks in security and law enforcement. It does not matter where you are as long as your working pumping the pump and providing for your family. What I mean by pumping the pump is getting your hustle on help be part of the economy. Making that money. Great video thanks for sharing.
Great Video Sir
hey alexi got a question im in misouri st louis and i got truble to find a insurance hou you recoment? let me know please..
The best way to stay in business not matter if rate are up or down it is with very low operating cost and as we can see your operating cost are too high to compete
That’s good advice
After 25 years of driving I always thought that going hot shot was something to do local around retirement time. Then it would be a single axle sleeper with a step deck
What make and model would you get?
@@arthurstitch9041 For used truck a cascadia single axle sleeper used 53 ft step deck with rear ramps for a new truck a T 680, a W900 or 389 pete check Ryder for used trucks because they have all the records and big varieties
You have to have insurance to have an MC# but can get insurance without a yea rold MC#... and how is that going to work?
I just started using my semi and like it much better. Easier to find loads, better pay and much more comfortable to sleep in. Driving is more stressful though.
You’re an owner operator with your own semi under your own authority or partnered with a carrier? I’m new to trucking, working on getting my years worth experience with a good company and eventually get my own truck. I’ve heard bad experiences form people who lease their trucks with companies.
Yes, driving is much more stressful in a semi
@@magiccarpet6230 Why?
@@edman79 bigger truck. Taller truck. More regulation etc etc.
@@marioalvidrez6258 yes they sell the be your own boss scam an a lot of people fall for that crap but an reality they own you an they own the truck but you are making the payments paying the insurance in reality they sold you an illusion which is called be your boss don't fall for that crap run away as far as you can from those crooks.
Alex what do you do to get threw CA without a CDL? I was operations manager for 8 years. I know the business and am thinking about starting my own non CDL company. I can get annual permit for Indiana for length. It’s $405. Plus mo is only $128. Not sure in Wi If you read this I’d like to pick your brain for a min. I Unfortunately have to buy a diesel truck because of the enterprise set up is no longer available right now. But I have my own ideas on that! I get enterprise is the better deal in the long run but for someone like me I’ll run the truck 65,000 miles turn it in and buy me a new one this way I’m always running my new truck under warranty and just maybe just maybe I might be able to come out ahead on some of the deals.
Good info
I have been a CDL OTR truck driver since 1996. I want to downsize into doing hot shot rather than semi trucks. The rates are the same whether it's in a semi truck or a hotshot the rate per mile is usually the same but you have less expenses with a hot shot
The scale house inspections can find something wrong with any trucks.it just depends on how hard they look.
No depends on your color
I can say 99.9%
@@cryptoanalysts5793 bull shit. Depends on how old your mc is and how many you pass. I had 8 level 1 inspections in my first year. Got no major violations. My second year. I had 1 level 1. .
how many time do u get pulled over by dot for inspection on a monthly basis
Good for you take your own path screw everybody else
there could be something called safety hazard involved, when a ford or dodge car is hauling an unmarked oversized load, many times its weight. it also doesn't help that load is tied with shoestring sized straps, and plastic sheets used as tarp, flapping in the wind
did u have backround music in earlier videos? A+
I'm 50, retired, my truck is paid for and I have the means to purchase a trailer. I'm considering hot shotting for a hobby but by no means do I wanna be on the road more than 10 days a month. So part time for sure. Would you recommend?
Very interesting. But i have one question if i cant get insurance without a year of my mc being open and you need insurance to open and mc how does that make sense????
That’s a great point, and you’re absolutely right but insurance companies are the gate keepers of the trucking business right now
Chris open a mc number a year before if you open it let it marinate
Gotta have and maintain insurance to get a mc number.... I had no problem getting insurance through Progressive. Only hurdle was the 4k down payment, but if you dont have the funds lease on somewhere and save your money.
Hey Alex, 3.20+ have you just said that insurance won't take you if your mc 1 year and less old? How can you activate your MC without insurance? Thanks
Hey Alex sorry to bother u but I have been thinking about trying it out there how can I can get started out there I'm use to working on the river so I'm use to being gone all the time
I have a question that maybe you or somebody can answer, but let’s say my truck has a GVWR of 9900 and my gooseneck trailer has a GVWR 15900, now combine them its 25800 GVWR. BUUUT, does that mean I can only load 200lb on my trailer if I don’t want to get a CDL??
Get a cdl with a air brake restriction the test is easy and you know 95% of the knowledge and can take the test in a truck and trailer not a tractor only have to take 2 test at dmv and learn everything on TH-cam
I can’t get a clear answer if the State of Michigan allows people to test for CDL A with a pickup instead of class 8 semi.
dboom64 they should. A pickup with a trailer can require a class A CDL. There would be a restriction on the license since you’d be testing in a truck without air brakes.
In CA, its 90 day inspections for commercial vehicles
Here in New Mexico, your truck needs an inspection every 3 months.
This video is spot on for me. The dot gang and the insurance mafia make it really hard to make a decent living
Yup ,facts ur moves
Alex is right that most DOT officers usually prefer doing inspections on Hotshot Companies and its true because its easier to do inspections on them versus Semi Companies. A level one is the most time consuming and usually the one that gets most of us in trouble. But what we have been doing is going to the closest weight station and have a voluntary inspection. What we do is make sure we have everything working in proper order and with no load go to get the level one inspection if we pass and usually do we will receive the sticker which helps us not to get another level one for 3 months , but maybe a level 2 or 3 which is so much easier to pass when your on the road. So every 3 months we do this and it helps us from being shut done. But if we fail they just tell us what needs fixing.. We are in texas and go to New Mexico for our inspections and tell them we want to makes sure we are following the law and they have been pretty good in helping and passing our drivers.. maybe this will help some of you out there. Especially if you feel like a magnet for DOT.. The other reason we do it is because it gives us a better self control of our maintenance and Safer scores.
I live in Colorado and took my truck/trailer in for an inspection (hoping for a lvl 1). I was told no. Per the state patrol "inspections can not be planned out". Then have to be spontaneous otherwise drivers/carriers could just make themselves look good for the inspection but later on let their maintenance schedule lag. I didn't think it was a good reason to not do the inspection but hey...can't really argue with the DOT.
bro another question, how do you have a trailer 16000 gvwr but more gvwr of the trck 14000 is it more than 26000?
Keep working on brokering and dispatching.
That's the best bet and most secure
How you get loads? Does someone employ you or do you just call around?
Hey Alex I have a CDL and I'm looking to get into hot shotting what advice could you give me.
I have 7 years of driving experience with a CDL.
It wasn’t meant to be a shot at you or non CDL guys. It’s just what I’ve been told from DOT! Yesterday actually I asked why they pick on hot shots and that’s what he told me. Keep it up Alex!
What did tell you
@@JuanPablo-kt4uh they told me that stopping hotshots are easier targets to get revenue and violations. And that’s because all a guy would have to do is buy a pickup, buy a trailer, get an authority started and just go to work. No special skills, or knowledge of the industry, no schooling, nothing. Whereas CDL guys can go to school, or whatever and take a special test to obtain their CDL.
@@chasethornton5986 Yeah but many hotshot drivers actually have a CDL. The truth is, they are lazy and do what's easier for themselves to bring in revenue.
If they don't like the fact we can haul 16k rig down the road without a CDL, tuff. They made this possible because you don't need a CDL if you aren't over 16k.
That's like the FAA messing with a Cessna pilot because he isn't also checked out on planes he doesn't even fly.
DOT are as corrupt as every other body of gov. They are all about squeezing the middleclass. They want you slaving for corporations.
@@chasethornton5986don't need the gov blessing to do anything, gov are there to protect it's citizens not squeeze them dry. Seems people forget what gov role is. Act like slaves and you will be treated as such.
Sooo, when are you getting your CDL?
My question to you Alex is later on in the future are you willing to transition from hot shot to an actual semi truck driver ?? Great video :)
I met Alex about 10 days ago (Fort Riley, KS to Fort Lewis, WA). He is dead set on building a "non cdl hotshot" business. His goal is to offer speed and efficiency over the big boy trucking outfits. His biggest concern is that it costs roughly $30k for every new driver/truck/trailer/insurance etc. It is a lot of capital to put out when you're hiring someone "new" who may, or may not, wreck your equipment and your CSA rating.
I got one and I love it 😀
And with the ups and downs and Freight that's the way the cycling do
We have a crazy supply and demand issue. Materials to build and package goods are in slim supply album the demand of the goods are high !!
Ive watch all your videos and i been meaning to ask you this question. I really hope you find the time to answer it. On your original setup the non cdl ram n trailer did you have normal tags on the truck? Or Did you have to get commercial plates? Please answer this question when you can. Thank you! Keep up the good work!!! Can some1 please answer this question for me? Just in case he doesnt, Thank you
Non CDK hotshots can have normal plates. You only need apportioned plates once you start hauling over the 26k lbs rating (and therefore will need IFTA).
@@johnmaxwell1356 much appreciated buddy!!! Stay safe 👍🏻
I got picked on when after years of driving trailer sticker with gvwr wass worn off inspector made it up that I need cdl for this and it's covid it ,took 3 month to get in touch with manufacturer to get new sticker I still think of filing lawsuit at least I'm small claims court against them
I was inthe denver blizzard, wow that was fun!
Don't be scared of a CDL!
I want to try hot shot.
I think you should take Alix Burtons class on owning big rigs so you can see about being a fleet owner.
Alex they're not just picking on Hot Shot Truckers it goes in Cycles they want to bring each industry into compliance with the laws
What's the best board for finding loads?
I live in Texas and deliver and pick up rvs and motor homes to and from other states. Would be interested in driving for you if you need driver. I am non cdl. I pull gooseneck trailers almost daily.
What about a class B CDL? I’m stumped on how much I can haul.