People loves to come online, watch videos, and nitpick the hell out of it not realizing that you didn’t have to share a damn thing. The fact that you did share your experiences is a blessing we should look at what you shared and take everything that we can from that video to try to help our situation. Stop spending so much time trying to nitpick and hate on people this is why your ass is watching videos opposed to making money. This brother shared some serious information that I didn’t know and it’s really served me well he is helping many people make informed decisions based on his good experience and his bad experiences. In the military we called it lesson learned so that you don’t continue to make the same mistakes.
Yes! You said it, God Bless this man for the transparency, and sharing his experiences can save someone alot of time and money. We all know- You don't know what u don't know. Plain and simple.
Your truck is a 100% tax write off due to it being over 6000lbs plus you get over $.50 per mile in fuel deductions ask your tax strategist it’s in the tax code for you to use….
Some HS drivers take their premium seats out, run the Shiite out of it, put them back in and trade in. Not saying you are going to do that, just warning truck buyers to have their eyes open!
As a CDL holder I will say you sir are detailed, organized and professional. I plan on doing this kind of stuff when I retire. So the more information from reliable sources the better thanks man.
Hot shot is not a retirement I just got into it and I regret it not financially but the headache of appointments and getting loaded and unloaded with a semi it’s no problem you can sleep till they load you or unload but in a pick up truck? Naw I’m going back to regula cdl Job pretty much same amount of money
I love the way you break down the figures. You are sounding more and more confident every week. You are also inspiring me to get out there and do it! Keep up the Grind! Thank you for sharing
Sir, that was very informative. You broke down your real cost, even for just starting out on hotshot train. Ive been looking into it and watching ally of videos, this is - real one of 20 or videos I have seen in terms of explaining first time out. Good job on that. All upfront cost, file organization is very good too. Congrats, I'm watching the progress..
Yo I deeply appreciate this honest information bruh. This your first go around and you did damn good. Once you do more you’ll get better. I’m glad you provided this information cause know I’ll know what to except when I get out there soon. Appreciate it!
Make sure you take all of your mileage today add it all together and then divide it by the miles driven to get your average per mile rate to you you break down is really good and about 90% more than most people do honestly
So I've never driven hotshot before but I've been using my own truck for work for about 4 years now. FOR ME I don't like having less than 20k put aside JUST for my truck. Maintenance and repairs can get speedy quick especially on diesel pickups. Just my way of doing it. Digging your videos man, been thinking of getting into hotshot driving myself
The way you break everything down is great. It definitely gives those a real look at how it works as a hotshot and help make a decision to get in the game.....How did you get connected with a company and what made you choose to get connected with a company instead of being your own broker/dispatcher?
@@HotshotMacc, would you please be my mentor? I can drop you my email or phone number so that we can talk a little better over the phone. Thanks in advance!
Looks like your doing good, one thing I recommend, you might want to invest in small cooler to carry some lunch meat, fruit, stuff like that, another thing you may want to consider is to schedule short hauls when you have to deadhead to your next pickup, to make up the difference, instead of just deadheading if possible you might want to hire your wife to find your loads and set them up and dispatch you, once you get your own authority, if that's your goal, this could put more money in your pocket, because the 30 percent is a little steep, you got your rig and trailer, your doing about 100% of the work, this way you could cut the rate of the company your leased to, but you will be responsible for your own insurance and fuel, you can apply for your own fuel card, your own maintenance, something to think about, you can still be dispatched from your current employer but as an owner operator, your DOT number and still stay busy
I found this video by accident but long haul is something Ive been thinking about doing for along time and your break down is pretty efficient makes me wanna look into it more for my area
Hey brother, you have some awesome content, I subscribed today to get informed more and more on Hot Shot trucking. The way you talk to the camera is super chill and relaxing, it’s the way you talk to us like you know us that made this video top notch 👍. Stay blessed and keep up the great work
Man I appreciate that feedback brother! It’s definitely a relief sometimes to read these types of comments. Makes me feel like I’m connecting with you guys. Stay blessed my man 🙏🏽💪🏽💯
Your channel had been a recommendation so decided to check out one of your videos, must say it's inspiring to know I can transport freight without a cdl (though I will be working on that). Your breakdown is awesome on how you done for the month, would it be possible to send me a copy of the spreadsheet? I'm looking to get my feet wet in hotshot beginning next year so this will get started... Hope to continue learning when you learned and thanks for providing us the info. Stay safe out there!!!
Most hotshot guys don't take into account the depreciation of their truck. By a new $80,000 truck and then in the first year put 150,000 miles on it, the depreciation is more than most guys make.
Great video! I’m definitely interested in being a non CDL hot shot driver. Going to gather some Jewels on knowledge and learning what it’s going to take to be successful. Wish you well my brother!
Keep expenses for you and business separate. Food fuels you, diesel fuels truck. Clothes are for you and tires for truck. Give yourself a paycheck and never use your personal card for an expense or business acct for personal purchase
This is good feedback man! I appreciate it. I use one card for all my on the road expenses but ai do need to have a separate business account for these business expenses. Your definitely right! Thanks man!
Thats a good idea. Ill see if that will work or if I can figure out how to do that. Right now I’m just seeing what works best. Thanks for the advice bro!
Big bro I really want to thank you for these videos I'm getting ready to go started in th next 2 months and you've giving me alot of insite and I'm very thankful for you!!!
As a self described data guy I’d recommend changing your 70% rpm calculation to be the 70% rate / mileage. This figure shown in the first week doesn’t tell you much because of the inflated rate for the short oversized load.
I've been considering getting into the hotshot trucking. I'm curious as to your thoughts on buying vs leasing a truck. According to another youtuber, Tow Piglet, he suggests leasing through Enterprise. He says that with leasing, you can basically get a new truck every 60,000 miles and you don't have to worry so much about repairs. Just wondering your thoughts on the subject.
@@Bgl-fz3cs depends on owner operator situation, if you are new , insurance is tough, Progressive only real competitor so you need to lease on under someone else #, but enterprise provides insurance, if buy new can pay for bumper to bumper warranty but need great credit, getting insurance with home in AL whole lot cheaper than NJ, enterprise gives new truck if need repair opposed to warranty you are out of work for 60 days because no parts coming out of OEM…
I enjoy your content, and am learning and am looking into do this myself , working on getting a truck, and then a trailer. I know it's a process,but I will make it. Especially getting the information from different videos. Thank you.
Im considering driving hotshot, great video. The detailed info was great. Quick note on your truck with the alignment. You have a solid axle front end, before paying anyone you can measure the toe yourself to see if it is off enough to need to pay for it. Pick a spot on the front tread of the tire, inner part of the tread, measure from tire to tire in the same spot on both sides. Now go to the backside of the front tires and measure across from the same spot you did in the front. those two numbers should match or damn near match, if the front num is smaller; your tires are toed inward. If the back num is smaller they are toed out. If they are even and your steering wheel is off; it can be adjusted from the drag link bar by the adjuster at the pitmar arm. Sorry for the rant but it can save you money, these "warranties" are a joke sometimes.
Thanks brother I appreciate the feedback! My wife put it together for me in google sheets bro, I’m trying to have her create a downloadable link so I can share it 🙌🏽
Don't waste your time if you have a cdl. The accelerated maintenance/repairs and depreciation on pickup trucks just ain't worth it when it's said n done. Cheaper and more profitable long term to save up a down-payment for a semi. Been there done that lol
Great Video. Just make sure that you follow all of the FMCSR. Just because you aren't required a CDL doesn't mean that you're exempt from the FMCSR. If you have a DOT Number you have to adhere to all of the regulations.
Thanks! I could not be operating if I wasn't following all FMCSA regulations. All commercial vehicles regardless of having CDL or not need to follow the regulations.
I need help please!, I buy my ram 2500 and I would like to know which is the best gooseneck trailer that I can buy, I’m not talking about the brand, I’m talking about how many feet long? Dually or single? I have my CDL, but which trailer would be the perfect one for my pickup?
Great information. It would be great if you could keep all your income instead of giving the company 30%. Is there a way to get rid of the company and still find loads?
Yeah that's the ultimate goal is to get my own authority.... Starting a business it's not cheap and takes time. This is my way to grow to the next level. Thanks for watching!
At the end of the day you got something stable money for rent bills food on the table and some for every week going out for a drive i really want to get into this
70/30?? Ouch. I'm with someone at 90/10. Hopefully You find someone else eventually or even better go to work for yourself. At least that's my plan.. Great content!
Thanks for the feedback man. I’m actually pretty happy with 70/30 for everything they do. Is your insurance covered? All paperwork handled by them? Are they dispatching you? Getting all your permits? Factoring? Fuel card? Etc? Just wondering what your getting for that 20%
@@HotshotMacc insurance covered, paperwork, dispatching, no fuel card bc I use my own but it was offered, factoring next day, no forced dispatch, and permits when needed. I basically drive and say when I want to drive and how long I wanna stay out.
@@HotshotMacc last week's pay was gross 7,400. This week will be 6,100 bc I was in a crappy area to start off. I like doing 2 long trips a week or 3 trips with 2 being short. No cdl but been studying during down time to get it soon. Started non cdl to see if I liked driving, which I do
@@grovesiderabbit Man thats damn good, hard to believe they are doing all that for just 10%. Dispatching alone can be up to 10% but that’s some good numbers bro! My next step it to probably be on my own and like you, I went this route to see if I liked it and I do as well!
I've been trying to get my stuff started for a couple years now I already have company licensed dot numbers and all that what do you mean you lease through a company I haven't heard of that
Leasing to a company you don’t need ur own dot number you run under there’s and they’ll get a % of whatever you make I pay the company I’m with 25% of each load but they provide the trailer and all the other paperwork that’s needed to stay legal (factoring) is included also(how you get paid for loads)
@@andrewblackmon6251 very informative thank you man I wish I would have known that before I got my own authority leasing would have been a good way to start 👍
Leasing into a company it's a good way to start with a lower overhead and less responsibilities while you learn the business. There's a lot to learn in order to run a professional and profitable hotshot business.
A lot of good info here. I found a small glitch in your math. To get an accurate 70% RPM you need to take your 70% amount total and divide by your total miles. You added the average of your total miles and that number would not be accurate. Enjoy, and keep on working hard!
@@SeaPro360 haha I like shipping wars. I see what you are saying but this is a bit different. The competition out here dissolves on its own. This is not for everyone. Thanks for watching 🙏🏽
never heard 30% for dispatch etc I'll ask around for more info with my family they all owner ops. Car hauling and dry vans etc. Even for hotshot 30 is excessive
@@ramboyant3297 when you factor in insurance, factoring, compliance, dispatching you get pretty close to 30%. Just depends on which way you wanna go. You can get 20% or less but you will have to pay insurance and it may be forced dispatch. Everyones needs are different.
Thanks for sharing very informative video and it gives other rookies insight on what they could expect maybe not 100% but gives a shed some light. Thanks I have considered doing hot shot myself when I retire here in the next year also this was very informative.
One thing I used to do hotshot work is oil changes I would change my oil at least every 3 to 4 weeks. You can rack up a lot of miles really fast in a month. I can keep up with all your Lubing fluid changes check the brakes
Fam! I am completely aware of the numbers and what I did calculating the total RPM. I wasn’t focusing on the weekly average. Something I overlooked but I get it & its not a big deal to me. Other than that it’s clear I’m being completely transparent. Thanks y’all for watching! Follow me on IG @hotshot_macc
@T ECK nah my guy thats the difference between me and y’all. This ain’t luck. Just pure hard work and dedication. And not once did I claim this will happen every month. So take your bitterness somewhere homie 💯
Idling. Cummins says no due to all the emissions. I never have. I have a generator and a small window ac that I placed on aux tank and blow through back window. Nice and cool. Summer, I use 0 degree sleeping bag. It's like camping. Remote start to warm truck before uncovering. Besides idling burns 6gal of fuel a night. High idle settings do work, but I rather warm engine. With diesels, let them cool down 15-20min before turning them off, watch the oil pressure/coolant temps. Get them to normal.
Awesome video my man but honestly all I have ascertained from this video is that you need to fire your dispatcher and learn how to dispatch and plan your own route because they are cutting into your profit margins... If you can organize this video as well as you did I'm sure you can find a load board like Central dispatch and plan a load going to your destination and one coming back to maximize profitability. You basically could have added an extra 6K to your bottom line.
At the time of this video I was literally starting in the industry and I was leased on. To be honest I appreciate your feedback, however I wouldn't trade the experience I got while I was leased on under another company. For me it was the experience !
If you bought a new truck, the first 100k miles is mostly maintenance. After that, you can run into bigger expenses. So save up that repair budget and keep up good pretrip inspections
You did great as far as you are only less than a month old on the road .This is great inspiration for me n anyone who has plans to do hotshot ,thanks bro . What's the size of your trailer ?
Hey, happy I found this. I'm looking to do this soon, I hope. I subbed because I think this is good information and I want to study all I can in the mean time
I think 200-250 a week for truck/trailer is a good amount. Like your said you still have your warranty so having that extra money set aside for any emergency is just smart business. What I would also do is either take a salary and put the rest back into the business or take a percentage out and put it back into the business. After a year or 2 you could possibly get a 2nd truck going and hire another driver. Do that a few times and you could have your own trucking company with a fleet of trucks and drivers. I don’t know what your plans are but just looking at how detailed your sheets are I would guess your a smart person. What we have learned from this pandemic is people like staying home and having their shit brought to them. I think people are going to shop online more and more so the trucking industry is going to see a real boom.
Thanks for the video bud! I’m thinking about getting into this business but strictly cars. I’m trying to figure out if I could manage some of this long hauls. On one of yours you did 1311 miles. Can you give me an idea of how long that took you? Straight through drive or 2 days or 3 days?
Under FMCSA rules you can't drive for more than 11 hours a day or work for more than 14 hours per day. There seem to be a bunch of other regs around weight that non-cdl hotshot drivers are either on the line or over it, but with electronic logs you really can't cheat the miles.
Damn thats cool man definetly like the content. I definetly had to comment when I heard you say Belew Creek, North Carolina. Live close by in Winston Salem, Home of Wake Forest University. Hey man keep the good content going. Drive safe. 👍🏼
@@HotshotMacc Good to hear. I have the same rig except my truck is a 2017 Ram 2500. Big Tex 14GN 28'+5' flat deck. Now if I find a good company to lease on with I'll be ready to hit the road. I was going to start my own authoriy right off the bat, but I need 4k down for insurance. Have to work to get that first. If you can give me some pointers on who to lease on with that woukd be great. Nice videos. Very helpful.
This video is great. But my question is wondering what type of insurance would I need. I heard you say you have Geico coverage for your truck and trailer. But do you have cargo insurance?
Thanks! This is just the physical damage. At the time the company I was leased on covered the commercial insurance cargo and liability. Hope that helps!
Seeing this late but you can set up on your spreadsheet for oil changes, filters, pcv maintenance. Estimate cost of filters oil and assorted items or seals and divide by miles between recommended service distance intervals. Owner's manual will give you all of the intervals and you can estimate things like shocks, brakes, tires, light bulbs
Hey :) is there a software you are using that makes keeping track of expenses and taxes easier? Getting going in power only next week, just got my Dot and MC numbers and insurance went active!
People loves to come online, watch videos, and nitpick the hell out of it not realizing that you didn’t have to share a damn thing. The fact that you did share your experiences is a blessing we should look at what you shared and take everything that we can from that video to try to help our situation. Stop spending so much time trying to nitpick and hate on people this is why your ass is watching videos opposed to making money. This brother shared some serious information that I didn’t know and it’s really served me well he is helping many people make informed decisions based on his good experience and his bad experiences. In the military we called it lesson learned so that you don’t continue to make the same mistakes.
Yes! You said it, God Bless this man for the transparency, and sharing his experiences can save someone alot of time and money. We all know- You don't know what u don't know. Plain and simple.
Your truck is a 100% tax write off due to it being over 6000lbs plus you get over $.50 per mile in fuel deductions ask your tax strategist it’s in the tax code for you to use….
awesome information
For the first 5 years I believe.
@@casheighty8 5 years is better then no years I say. Lol
Some HS drivers take their premium seats out, run the Shiite out of it, put them back in and trade in. Not saying you are going to do that, just warning truck buyers to have their eyes open!
Man I appreciate that info. i did not know that! 💪🏽💯
As a CDL holder I will say you sir are detailed, organized and professional. I plan on doing this kind of stuff when I retire. So the more information from reliable sources the better thanks man.
I think this is the best route to be on your own boss.
Hot shot is not a retirement I just got into it and I regret it not financially but the headache of appointments and getting loaded and unloaded with a semi it’s no problem you can sleep till they load you or unload but in a pick up truck? Naw I’m going back to regula cdl Job pretty much same amount of money
I love the way you break down the figures. You are sounding more and more confident every week. You are also inspiring me to get out there and do it! Keep up the Grind! Thank you for sharing
Thanks bro, definitely learning more as time goes by. It’s humbling to hear that kind of feedback appreciated!
@@HotshotMacc What company did you run Underneath Was it central dispatch
Sir, that was very informative. You broke down your real cost, even for just starting out on hotshot train. Ive been looking into it and watching ally of videos, this is - real one of 20 or videos I have seen in terms of explaining first time out. Good job on that. All upfront cost, file organization is very good too. Congrats, I'm watching the progress..
Truly appreciate that bro. Thanks for watching and stay safe out there. 🔥🙏🏽
The way you just dove into this with little info and maintain organization dope asf
Appreciate that man 💪🏽💯
Yo I deeply appreciate this honest information bruh. This your first go around and you did damn good. Once you do more you’ll get better. I’m glad you provided this information cause know I’ll know what to except when I get out there soon. Appreciate it!
Make sure you take all of your mileage today add it all together and then divide it by the miles driven to get your average per mile rate to you you break down is really good and about 90% more than most people do honestly
So I've never driven hotshot before but I've been using my own truck for work for about 4 years now. FOR ME I don't like having less than 20k put aside JUST for my truck. Maintenance and repairs can get speedy quick especially on diesel pickups. Just my way of doing it. Digging your videos man, been thinking of getting into hotshot driving myself
Thanks for watching bro. Thanks for the feedback! Yeah I agree the more money you can have save the better it is!
The way you break everything down is great. It definitely gives those a real look at how it works as a hotshot and help make a decision to get in the game.....How did you get connected with a company and what made you choose to get connected with a company instead of being your own broker/dispatcher?
I got the contact from a friend and I chose to lease on bc I wanted to get experience before going out on my own
@@HotshotMacc, would you please be my mentor? I can drop you my email or phone number so that we can talk a little better over the phone.
Thanks in advance!
Looks like your doing good, one thing I recommend, you might want to invest in small cooler to carry some lunch meat, fruit, stuff like that, another thing you may want to consider is to schedule short hauls when you have to deadhead to your next pickup, to make up the difference, instead of just deadheading if possible you might want to hire your wife to find your loads and set them up and dispatch you, once you get your own authority, if that's your goal, this could put more money in your pocket, because the 30 percent is a little steep, you got your rig and trailer, your doing about 100% of the work, this way you could cut the rate of the company your leased to, but you will be responsible for your own insurance and fuel, you can apply for your own fuel card, your own maintenance, something to think about, you can still be dispatched from your current employer but as an owner operator, your DOT number and still stay busy
Thanks for the info! Already taking steps
Appreciate though but that’s the plan
J Rob. I really need some advice
Great advice!!! 💯
🔥🔥 Appreciate the full breakdown man! Keep doing your thing out there!
Definitely bro!! Thank you man 🙏🏽💯
I think you did fine for the first month, takes time to get into the swing of anything.
Most definitely!!
I found this video by accident but long haul is something Ive been thinking about doing for along time and your break down is pretty efficient makes me wanna look into it more for my area
So refreshing not to get click baited and get real down to earth information thx
Hey brother, you have some awesome content, I subscribed today to get informed more and more on Hot Shot trucking. The way you talk to the camera is super chill and relaxing, it’s the way you talk to us like you know us that made this video top notch 👍. Stay blessed and keep up the great work
Man I appreciate that feedback brother! It’s definitely a relief sometimes to read these types of comments. Makes me feel like I’m connecting with you guys. Stay blessed my man 🙏🏽💪🏽💯
Thanks for sharing this video! Helps a lot of us out trying to get into hot shoting
Fire 🔥 video babe! Keep dropping that TH-cam knowledge
Thanks babes😏😉❤️
Your channel had been a recommendation so decided to check out one of your videos, must say it's inspiring to know I can transport freight without a cdl (though I will be working on that). Your breakdown is awesome on how you done for the month, would it be possible to send me a copy of the spreadsheet? I'm looking to get my feet wet in hotshot beginning next year so this will get started... Hope to continue learning when you learned and thanks for providing us the info. Stay safe out there!!!
Appreciate the support and glad the video helped out. I’ll be able to provide the spreadsheets her soon. Just waiting to confirm a few things.
Most hotshot guys don't take into account the depreciation of their truck. By a new $80,000 truck and then in the first year put 150,000 miles on it, the depreciation is more than most guys make.
Great video! I’m definitely interested in being a non CDL hot shot driver. Going to gather some Jewels on knowledge and learning what it’s going to take to be successful. Wish you well my brother!
That’s what’s up bro, the most important thing is to do your due diligence to make sure you are in compliance
I respect this. Sounds authentic
Thank you. I’m getting started myself.
It’s not many authentic people on here
Appreciate that brotha! I’m here just share the reality of what it’s like out here. No need to sugarcoat 💪🏽💯
Let me know your thoughts! How did I do? Did I take out unnecessary expenses like food etc? Let me know y’all! I’m still learning 💪🏽💯
Keep expenses for you and business separate. Food fuels you, diesel fuels truck. Clothes are for you and tires for truck. Give yourself a paycheck and never use your personal card for an expense or business acct for personal purchase
maybe if u pay urself a certain percentage that way we can see the profit ur hotshot business makes 🤔👍👍👍 great video though
This is good feedback man! I appreciate it. I use one card for all my on the road expenses but ai do need to have a separate business account for these business expenses. Your definitely right! Thanks man!
Thats a good idea. Ill see if that will work or if I can figure out how to do that. Right now I’m just seeing what works best. Thanks for the advice bro!
@@HotshotMacc yeah i'm look into starting a hotshot also but i'm weighing my options to see if it's profitable but yeah again great video
Great breakdown. Stumbled onto this video by accident and now a new subscriber and gonna binge the channel 😆. Keep up with the great content.
Welcome to my channel and thanks for the support!
I’m not hot shottin.. yet.. but nice video. Keep em coming. Good luck on the road!
You’ll be on the road before you know it! Thanks for the support 💪🏽💯
I'm in Houston as well. Was looking to get into Hot Shot. Appreciate the content and info. man! Look forward to more videos.
Much respect for doing all this work with a SRW.
Stupid, on drw makes sense, fleet trim
Great stuff man. Keep on the grind!
Thanks, will do!
Cool man... Im sure you'll make more as time goes on. But that's what I gross per week ($1700) in my car doing local runs. I subbed.
Hi! Do you mean that you transport things in your car as a courier?
@@Dbdudette Yes
@@LifeTripped Ok, thanks for the reply.
I don't gross $1,700 per week.
How?? Uber or something
Big bro I really want to thank you for these videos I'm getting ready to go started in th next 2 months and you've giving me alot of insite and I'm very thankful for you!!!
Glad the videos help. Continue to doing that research with the current market. Appreciate the feedback!!
As a self described data guy I’d recommend changing your 70% rpm calculation to be the 70% rate / mileage. This figure shown in the first week doesn’t tell you much because of the inflated rate for the short oversized load.
That’s great you are open minded and willing to learn which will allow you to grow. You really helped me.
I've been considering getting into the hotshot trucking. I'm curious as to your thoughts on buying vs leasing a truck. According to another youtuber, Tow Piglet, he suggests leasing through Enterprise. He says that with leasing, you can basically get a new truck every 60,000 miles and you don't have to worry so much about repairs. Just wondering your thoughts on the subject.
Why not just finance a truck and trade it in when it hits 100k miles? Same concept but it’s your truck so you can customize it the way you like.
@@botomusprime6238 with lease, no maintenance no repairs no insurance
@@joemeyer2726 so leasing outweighs financing for hotshot in your opinion?
@@Bgl-fz3cs depends on owner operator situation, if you are new , insurance is tough, Progressive only real competitor so you need to lease on under someone else #, but enterprise provides insurance, if buy new can pay for bumper to bumper warranty but need great credit, getting insurance with home in AL whole lot cheaper than NJ, enterprise gives new truck if need repair opposed to warranty you are out of work for 60 days because no parts coming out of OEM…
@@botomusprime6238 insurance on purchase but not on lease
I enjoy your content, and am learning and am looking into do this myself , working on getting a truck, and then a trailer. I know it's a process,but I will make it. Especially getting the information from different videos. Thank you.
Just noticed you delivered to Cloquet MN which is where I live. Very neat!
I love that area
i had the same thought, I live in Lino Lakes but travel up north to the range often
Im considering driving hotshot, great video. The detailed info was great. Quick note on your truck with the alignment. You have a solid axle front end, before paying anyone you can measure the toe yourself to see if it is off enough to need to pay for it. Pick a spot on the front tread of the tire, inner part of the tread, measure from tire to tire in the same spot on both sides. Now go to the backside of the front tires and measure across from the same spot you did in the front. those two numbers should match or damn near match, if the front num is smaller; your tires are toed inward. If the back num is smaller they are toed out.
If they are even and your steering wheel is off; it can be adjusted from the drag link bar by the adjuster at the pitmar arm.
Sorry for the rant but it can save you money, these "warranties" are a joke sometimes.
Thanks for that information! And thanks for the feedback 🙏🏽🫡
With write-offs, you may get a refund and the money you saved for taxes will be a welcomed bonus. Keep up the great videos!
That’s what I’m hearing so that would be a nice bonus depending on how it works out when tax time comes. Thanks for that confirmation lol 🙌🏽
Thanks for the detailed breakdown. That helps a lot of us considering this. Thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
What software did you use to get your stat sheet laid out perfectly like that? Great video and knowledge!
Thanks brother I appreciate the feedback! My wife put it together for me in google sheets bro, I’m trying to have her create a downloadable link so I can share it 🙌🏽
Maaaannnn thank you so much... much love and blessings to you and your family brother 🙏. This was a great video.
I just got out of CDL school and doing local landfill runs. I'm thinking about becoming a hotshot.
Go semi man
Don't waste your time if you have a cdl. The accelerated maintenance/repairs and depreciation on pickup trucks just ain't worth it when it's said n done. Cheaper and more profitable long term to save up a down-payment for a semi. Been there done that lol
I'm late in the game but don't mind learning from these young intelligent brothers... respect
It’s never to late
I am a logistics broker with hotshot loads all the time in AL, Pa, and IL. let's link-up. I appreciate great drivers.
Email?
Email me. Evansewell32@yahoo.com
(Posted by Rick Pickell) What is the name if your Brokerage? I have a 30 ft flip ramp 20 k trailer. A 3/4 ton Dodge.
Hi can you email us your information at hotshotmacc@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing!
Give us ur contact man
You are so detailed/organized!! Just followed you in ig!! Great job!! Thank you
Hey, thank you for the feedback! And yes my wife told me! Glad your getting some value from us!
Great Video. Just make sure that you follow all of the FMCSR. Just
because you aren't required a CDL doesn't mean that you're exempt from
the FMCSR. If you have a DOT Number you have to adhere to all of the
regulations.
Thanks! I could not be operating if I wasn't following all FMCSA regulations. All commercial vehicles regardless of having CDL or not need to follow the regulations.
I need help please!, I buy my ram 2500 and I would like to know which is the best gooseneck trailer that I can buy, I’m not talking about the brand, I’m talking about how many feet long? Dually or single? I have my CDL, but which trailer would be the perfect one for my pickup?
Great information. It would be great if you could keep all your income instead of giving the company 30%. Is there a way to get rid of the company and still find loads?
Yeah that's the ultimate goal is to get my own authority.... Starting a business it's not cheap and takes time. This is my way to grow to the next level. Thanks for watching!
Man thanks for the information!!! Be safe out there and good bless you 🙏🏽
You welcome. Thank you fro supporting the channel
At the end of the day you got something stable money for rent bills food on the table and some for every week going out for a drive i really want to get into this
Glad you’re doin well bro!! Hope you got your truck back up and goin
Thanks brotha! Just got the truck back yesterday man. Hopefully no issues again for now lol
70/30?? Ouch. I'm with someone at 90/10. Hopefully You find someone else eventually or even better go to work for yourself. At least that's my plan.. Great content!
Thanks for the feedback man. I’m actually pretty happy with 70/30 for everything they do. Is your insurance covered? All paperwork handled by them? Are they dispatching you? Getting all your permits? Factoring? Fuel card? Etc? Just wondering what your getting for that 20%
@@HotshotMacc insurance covered, paperwork, dispatching, no fuel card bc I use my own but it was offered, factoring next day, no forced dispatch, and permits when needed. I basically drive and say when I want to drive and how long I wanna stay out.
@@grovesiderabbit wow that’s pretty good. What are you grossing a week and are you cdl or non cdl?
@@HotshotMacc last week's pay was gross 7,400. This week will be 6,100 bc I was in a crappy area to start off. I like doing 2 long trips a week or 3 trips with 2 being short. No cdl but been studying during down time to get it soon. Started non cdl to see if I liked driving, which I do
@@grovesiderabbit Man thats damn good, hard to believe they are doing all that for just 10%. Dispatching alone can be up to 10% but that’s some good numbers bro! My next step it to probably be on my own and like you, I went this route to see if I liked it and I do as well!
Appreciate you bro,I'm waiting on my trailer. Congrats to you
Thanks brother! Sounds like you’ll be out there pretty soon! 💪🏽💯
Rule of a trucker always put minume of $200 every week for repairs.
Facts!
When did driving a regular truck make you a trucker 🤦🏾♂️
@@larry7888 the rule should apply even if you're driving for uber always save for maintenance you grumpy fuck
Thanks for keeping it real great input and clarity of the job
Thanks for the feedback and watching!
I've been trying to get my stuff started for a couple years now I already have company licensed dot numbers and all that what do you mean you lease through a company I haven't heard of that
Leasing to a company you don’t need ur own dot number you run under there’s and they’ll get a % of whatever you make I pay the company I’m with 25% of each load but they provide the trailer and all the other paperwork that’s needed to stay legal (factoring) is included also(how you get paid for loads)
@@andrewblackmon6251 very informative thank you man I wish I would have known that before I got my own authority leasing would have been a good way to start 👍
Leasing into a company it's a good way to start with a lower overhead and less responsibilities while you learn the business. There's a lot to learn in order to run a professional and profitable hotshot business.
Good energy & always honest & knowledgeable
Appreciate that brotha! Thats what I’m about man! Thanks for watching!
Appreciate that brotha! Thats what I’m about man! Thanks for watching!
Hey man congrats! What company are you leased under?
A lot of good info here. I found a small glitch in your math. To get an accurate 70% RPM you need to take your 70% amount total and divide by your total miles. You added the average of your total miles and that number would not be accurate. Enjoy, and keep on working hard!
Name the video "How to increase competition."
That’s a small minded statement.
@@HotshotMacc Okie dokie. I have seen "shipping wars" and decided the last thing you need is more competition. Good luck.
@@SeaPro360 haha I like shipping wars. I see what you are saying but this is a bit different. The competition out here dissolves on its own. This is not for everyone. Thanks for watching 🙏🏽
looking into this and your videos are helping a lot to make an informed decision, THANKS!!
Your welcome brotha! Thanks for the support!
%30 is a lot for the company to take. %20 is much more reasonable
That's what I was thinking. 30% for dispatch pay?? Pretty excessive I think.
If you know a company that charges 20% with dispatching services, handling all paperwork and insurance? Please share it in the comments! Thanks
never heard 30% for dispatch etc I'll ask around for more info with my family they all owner ops. Car hauling and dry vans etc. Even for hotshot 30 is excessive
@@ramboyant3297 when you factor in insurance, factoring, compliance, dispatching you get pretty close to 30%. Just depends on which way you wanna go. You can get 20% or less but you will have to pay insurance and it may be forced dispatch. Everyones needs are different.
@@joetalley192 30% is not only for dispatching. I did a video solely about that.
Thanks for sharing very informative video and it gives other rookies insight on what they could expect maybe not 100% but gives a shed some light. Thanks I have considered doing hot shot myself when I retire here in the next year also this was very informative.
Thanks for watching. Right, this numbers are base on my particular operations. Everyone’s situation will definitely be differently
That's a lot of work for the pay. You'll earn more in an 18 wheeler.
Possibly... Step by step my man!
One thing I used to do hotshot work is oil changes I would change my oil at least every 3 to 4 weeks. You can rack up a lot of miles really fast in a month. I can keep up with all your Lubing fluid changes check the brakes
Fam! I am completely aware of the numbers and what I did calculating the total RPM. I wasn’t focusing on the weekly average. Something I overlooked but I get it & its not a big deal to me. Other than that it’s clear I’m being completely transparent. Thanks y’all for watching! Follow me on IG @hotshot_macc
@T ECK nah my guy thats the difference between me and y’all. This ain’t luck. Just pure hard work and dedication. And not once did I claim this will happen every month. So take your bitterness somewhere homie 💯
@T ECK and this is not big rig. Its hotshot so not sure why your comparing the two.
@T E keep hustling and maybe you’ll catch a subscriber someday..
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Man I definitely appreciate these videos man I learned a lot 🔥🔥💯
I love the details.
Thanks for these awesome videos and for all the info. What company did you lease on with? I'm looking to lease on. Thanks!
Just doing our best. We put our company partners on the website www.macctransportandlogistics.com/ourpartners
Idling. Cummins says no due to all the emissions. I never have. I have a generator and a small window ac that I placed on aux tank and blow through back window. Nice and cool. Summer, I use 0 degree sleeping bag. It's like camping. Remote start to warm truck before uncovering. Besides idling burns 6gal of fuel a night. High idle settings do work, but I rather warm engine. With diesels, let them cool down 15-20min before turning them off, watch the oil pressure/coolant temps. Get them to normal.
Man great advice! Thank you for this! Taking it all into consideration!
I love the spreadsheet idea that would be great for me. Nevertheless the way you broke it down made it so easy to follow and understand.
Appreciate that bro!
✊🏾🤜🏿🤛🏾 i also started a trucking business this year it’s been a long rd but u have to stay positive love the video
It’s definitely not easy.
Awesome video my man but honestly all I have ascertained from this video is that you need to fire your dispatcher and learn how to dispatch and plan your own route because they are cutting into your profit margins... If you can organize this video as well as you did I'm sure you can find a load board like Central dispatch and plan a load going to your destination and one coming back to maximize profitability. You basically could have added an extra 6K to your bottom line.
At the time of this video I was literally starting in the industry and I was leased on. To be honest I appreciate your feedback, however I wouldn't trade the experience I got while I was leased on under another company. For me it was the experience !
If you bought a new truck, the first 100k miles is mostly maintenance. After that, you can run into bigger expenses. So save up that repair budget and keep up good pretrip inspections
You did great as far as you are only less than a month old on the road .This is great inspiration for me n anyone who has plans to do hotshot ,thanks bro .
What's the size of your trailer ?
Thanks bro! That’s good to hear man, ill keep it up and hope it helps others out. My trailer is 32ft.
Thank you, these are the numbers i wanted to see. Complete breakdown and take home end of month income.
🙏🏽💪🏽💯
Hey, happy I found this. I'm looking to do this soon, I hope. I subbed because I think this is good information and I want to study all I can in the mean time
Welcome to the channel!! Thanks for tuning in!
I think 200-250 a week for truck/trailer is a good amount. Like your said you still have your warranty so having that extra money set aside for any emergency is just smart business. What I would also do is either take a salary and put the rest back into the business or take a percentage out and put it back into the business. After a year or 2 you could possibly get a 2nd truck going and hire another driver. Do that a few times and you could have your own trucking company with a fleet of trucks and drivers. I don’t know what your plans are but just looking at how detailed your sheets are I would guess your a smart person. What we have learned from this pandemic is people like staying home and having their shit brought to them. I think people are going to shop online more and more so the trucking industry is going to see a real boom.
$250 a week? You best retire / sale what you can before going BROKE
(unless u took it wrong)
Up to or avg $5K a week or up to avg $20K a month is gd.
I really appreciate that video. Very informative as I'm thinking about Hot Shoting
Glad it helped out bro! Thanks for watching!
@@HotshotMacc I'm a fan Bruh
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Excellent video, great explanation. Thinking about going this route
Awesome bro! Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks for the video bud! I’m thinking about getting into this business but strictly cars. I’m trying to figure out if I could manage some of this long hauls. On one of yours you did 1311 miles. Can you give me an idea of how long that took you? Straight through drive or 2 days or 3 days?
Under FMCSA rules you can't drive for more than 11 hours a day or work for more than 14 hours per day. There seem to be a bunch of other regs around weight that non-cdl hotshot drivers are either on the line or over it, but with electronic logs you really can't cheat the miles.
Hey man nice video would just like to know how many days/hours it took you to do this and if you took any days off for each week?
Damn thats cool man definetly like the content. I definetly had to comment when I heard you say Belew Creek, North Carolina. Live close by in Winston Salem, Home of Wake Forest University. Hey man keep the good content going. Drive safe. 👍🏼
Ayee that’s whats up bro! I’m all over the place lol but I appreciate the support man and welcome to the channel 💪🏽💯
Proud of you bro... Take your business and expand... I will holler later... Until I'll watch you..
Thanks bro! Facts 💯
Thanks Soo much brother for the video God Bless you!
You are very welcome 🫡💯
Just join ur channel good job bro I start this week 💯
Thanks brotha and thats dope man! Get out there and get some of this cash!
well presented! If you like travel it seems to pay well. Invest in yourself for your future.
Dang bro that is pretty good right there in less than a month a little over $6000. That is pretty good for hotshoting.
Never give up . Keep on hustling
Thanks!
im from Monroe!
im watching all of your videos to learn to try to get into this myself
Monroe in this thang! Awesome bro! Thanks for watching the vids bro
That's great glad to hear you doing good what kind of mileage you get with your truck be safe out there that's the only thing that matters
I usually get between 12 and 14.5 depending on the load. But thanks brother, definitely safety is most important. Always wanna get home safe!
@@HotshotMacc Good to hear. I have the same rig except my truck is a 2017 Ram 2500. Big Tex 14GN 28'+5' flat deck. Now if I find a good company to lease on with I'll be ready to hit the road. I was going to start my own authoriy right off the bat, but I need 4k down for insurance. Have to work to get that first. If you can give me some pointers on who to lease on with that woukd be great. Nice videos. Very helpful.
This video is great. But my question is wondering what type of insurance would I need. I heard you say you have Geico coverage for your truck and trailer. But do you have cargo insurance?
Thanks! This is just the physical damage. At the time the company I was leased on covered the commercial insurance cargo and liability. Hope that helps!
Thanks for sharing👍💯GOD BLESS u on them roads
Thanks! 🙏🏽
The truck industry is bread for everyone
Seeing this late but you can set up on your spreadsheet for oil changes, filters, pcv maintenance. Estimate cost of filters oil and assorted items or seals and divide by miles between recommended service distance intervals. Owner's manual will give you all of the intervals and you can estimate things like shocks, brakes, tires, light bulbs
Great suggestion!
Just 5% reserve from each payment to separate savings account for all maintenance and repairs
Good video my mane keep up the good work.! Listen to the comments that are herd to help & take that into consideration because i definitely am.! 👱🏿👍
Hey I appreciate that bro and I’m definitely taking away some good feedback from the comments!
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Appreciate the break down fam. Who are you using for dispatcher services is you don't mind me asking?
For sure bro, I was using Hotshot107
Is not really bad man ,,the good of this is that everyone that do this , gonna be better
Hey :) is there a software you are using that makes keeping track of expenses and taxes easier? Getting going in power only next week, just got my Dot and MC numbers and insurance went active!
Inspiring Glad to hear it Thank you
Thank you for the very detailed breakdown!
Glad it was helpful!
Legit brotha thanks for the video you got me thinking!?!?!?! FYI this is Zach!
Yoooo what up bruh! I remember the bluecamarodriver lol! Thanks for checking the video out man! Have Kim roll with you! Lol