First week hauling as a Hot Shot
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ม.ค. 2025
- In this video, join me on my journey through my first week as a hot shot hauler. From the highs to the lows, I'll take you behind the scenes of what it's really like to hit the road as a hot shot driver. Discover the challenges I faced, the lessons I learned, and the moments that made it all worthwhile. Whether you're considering a career in hot shot hauling or simply curious about the lifestyle, this video offers an inside look at the realities of the job. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures on the road!
Well done, glad to see you pushing through with new MC problems. 👊
Thanks!
I just got my CDL. I wish I can find a job fast can’t wait to start my driving career
Make sure you have an experienced co-driver who can give you good tips to avoid expensive mistakes.
Shoulda went with a company that has a school. You would have been put behind the wheel with a trainer prior to upgrading to comany.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Very helpful and informative. Preciate ya!
Glad it was helpful!
wow, I didn't know that trailer would be so long=) you can put there anything=) cool=)
Literally:)
You should strap/secure your cargo BEFORE tarping. Use HD rubber bungees to secure the tarp.
Is it a law?
@@ProDriverUSA I don't know that it is a law-You may want to check with DOT to be sure.
@@ProDriverUSAstraps can rub holes in the tarps
@@Jake-tu9hpthat’s correct
@Jake-tu9hp exactly. Also, the straps act as supports under the tarp to make it easier tarping the load and securing the tarp. That's how they showed us when I did the cargo securement class with MACC Transport & Logistics. Strapped, then tarped and secured with bungees. Was so easy
Would have definitely turned that dumpster around so it wasn’t acting like a big parachute
They didn't want to load me the way you saying, I don't remember the reason but there was something
@@ProDriverUSA its your trailer... they load it the way you tell them.. it is your responsibility.... not being a smarty pants but 25 years of trucking.. they load it the way I tell them or they don't load it...I am the one paying the bills...
When do u know when to use the chains and not straps?
Great work! Keep at it!
Thanks 🙏
Any advice to get a good dispatcher or how to find loads? I got everything settle to start on the business but i need somebody to guide me on the loads
Call me at 508-280-5443
Same bro
I wish you all the success 🙏🏽I just turned 20 and wanna get into this business do you have any advice on getting loads and finding a dispatcher or any thing you wish you were told before you started?
I can’t give you advice, but I would get someone with a strong credit history to be a co-signer for my truck loan so I can get a low interest rate. I would open an LLC and convert it to an S Corp. I would separate business expenses from personal expenses. I wouldn’t buy a trailer right away, I would like to try hauling loads for a couple of months. If I like it and my business generates some income, then I would buy a trailer under the business to begin building business credit history. These are some steps I would follow. But I also would like to remind you that you can’t obtain a CDL and haul loads across the country before you turn 21 but you can haul loads with regular driver license but with limited weight.
@@ProDriverUSAyou can get a Cdl under 21 I have my Cdl at 20
If your winches were on the right side of the trailer, your tool box would be accessible.
True, maybe one day I will replace them on another side
I got my winches and straps on right side. Never wanna have to tighten something down on the side of traffic and my storage boxes all on the left side. I can put my straps into the rub rails where my boxes are so it works out great bc the boxes offset the winches! Also when your new it's gonna be a grind. Stick with it and before you know it you'll be getting all the loads
Looks like the mechanics where I work installed that tool box lol
Brother do you need a driver? I have over 5 years experience and I can stay on the road 2 to 3 weeks nonstop
Email me at prodriver.staff.us@gmail.com
Hey bro, if I’m doing non-CDL hotshot do I need to put commercial plates on my truck to go out of state?
You need to open an IRP account to get the apportioned plate. Not sure about the non-CDL setup
You have a nice setup.
Thanks, I’m about to add something some more staff to the truck and trailer and will make a video about my set up, stay tuned
@@ProDriverUSA
We are hotshot experts. Working in this industry from last more than four years running our own transport company too and also help other owner operators in services of lease on and dispatch services to keep them busy on the road with good weekly revenue.
I know your company is new and yes some broker require 6 months and some are 1 year but yes there are some strategies which can help to make some good money revenue.
Let me know if I can help you with any thing to boom your business.😇
Well done !!
Thanks!
Is it money in it at the moment? And for non cdl owner? The 30ft trailer?
I would be afraid to jump into this type of market without a CDL but idk what your expectations are and what are you looking to make.
@@ProDriverUSA if everything paid off 1k a week with an 30 ft trailer if not 40 ft trailer?
@@NaeBenGi dont do it without a cdl its hard enough with one
@@zasueta6352 ok
Is 2500 a week possible non cdl ?
Is that a maxxD trailer? If so... did you buy it new and do u like it? Hows it holding up?
No, it's a PJ Trailer, but it 1 year used and so far so good
Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks, will do!
Non cdl ?? What load board you use ?
I have a CDL set up. We use DAT at the most and Central Dispatch
@@ProDriverUSA nice
Nice job !
Thanks
Bro I am in Kansas City, Could we chat about this sometime?
Text me
I'm also in kansas city, we need to link up and chat
I’m trying to get into this business.
Go for it, you can do it
Where are you from
Chicago
Good evening, my name is Rafael, I'm a truck driver in Brazil, your videos are really cool.
Thanks man I really appreciate that
Is that an enterprise truck
It’s my own truck. Enterprise doesn’t have 3500 as far as I know
brother, i need someone to help me with the hotshot business.
E-mail me at prodriver.staff.us@gmail.com
You should have turned that dumpster around
💯
thank for videos uploading can u have email ad
My pleasure. New videos have my contact info.
SMH...
Thx