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I tried short hauls for 2 days - Hotshot trucking
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Dude last time I did a blind shipment the load turned out to be stolen and fraud. So please be careful with those “ blind shipments “ love your content btw.
How do you deal with that situation? Being that it was stolen or fraud
This dude! Im in trucking as well, idk how I got on this page but ur enthusiasm got u another subscriber.
Same here.
Me three. I believe its Googles all knowing powers. I'm just starting off getting into trucking and I did a search on CDL schools, jobs, etc. so when this popped up...I wasn't mad. I'm super excited to get into the industry! My journey begins Oct 19th! Should be on the road making decent cash by Thanksgiving. What a blessing THAT will be.
@@erikthompson3070 oh its very profitable dude. Im an owner op thats leased onto a company and trust me, theres plenty of money to be made for EVERYONE. The key to it all Id say is to put $500 a week for maintenance and emergencies. Everything else is gravy.
Soooooo tru lol
What lisence for want A or B ?
Short loads = less fuel , cheaper insurance rates less maintenance. Now add 3 drivers all doing local. Then get familiar with customers and cut out brokers. Remember their adding $$ to the rate.
Gary you seem wise about the trucking business. Question could you sub contract truckers?
@@mjz187 I do. I have a couple of long haul guys that hotshot for me. I give them the good paying loads outbound then they load board back around my area .
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New at this, who do I call? Where do I find brokers or jobs?
I have a truck, all I need to know is how to bid on jobs ?
Dude, this video is REALLY motivating me!I just bought my 2017 Silverado 3500HD Dually and the trailer is coming soon! 5 years OTR Over-dimensional as a company driver! I'm tired of making someone else rich!
That was your first mistake OTR
Bro do u need CDL for this???
@@dheraboy818 only if you weigh over 26k pounds
I own 2 trucks and they are not meant for hauling all day everyday. Especially with fuel costs right now. Rent the trailer see how you do before you buy.
@@AGTXCD Thanks for the advice brotha! Much appreciated!
I Dont know how I found this video but the only reason I've kept watching is because of his energy! Hes so happy all the time. Its fun to watch
His Secret, Great Attitude & Strong work ethic!
Great energy hope u r stay successful 👍🏼👍🏼
I love the enthusiasm you have in your videos. Great job with your strapping.
This channel is going to help me start my career. See you guys in a year!!!
and now?
Prayers for you to thrive
How it going
I own a 6.0 y’all guess😂
Update?
Yeah, you do ramble on but thats what I love about your videos! You seem like a truly genuine guy and you obviously love what you do. Keep the cool videos coming! Love it!
I just want to thank you for your channel. I had been on the fence on whether or not I wanted to hotshot. Your transparency on how much financial potential as well as your teaching of load securements pushed me to want to do hotshot.
“I don’t have to rush, I can drive normal!” So the normal 75-85 the whole way 🤣
This week 13th-18th is special enforcement for speeders trucking. They say 4 wheelers are subject to scrutiny, but we all know that's a lie.
🤣🤣normal operating speed in my truck 80mph
Thank you for talking about expenses. I get so irritated at TH-camrs who only talk about how much they charged for their work and make it sound like it all goes into their pockets.
Anyone with 2 brain cells realizes that revenue and net profit are 2 different things, regardless of what "youtubers make it sound like"
@@thearcher1740 doesn't matter, a good deed must be appreciated
Alex, you found my secret ! I live in NE Ohio & do this all the time ( shorter loads) home most every weekend. & congrats on the new house, very nice ! 😊💥
I'm in northeast Ohio as well. How can I start with Hotshoting? Any advice?
Companies
Leases
Trucks
Trailers
Yeshurun, i can help you with all things you need
@@DavidBrown-bf2cl
Do you have messenger, or whatsapp?
I really enjoyed this. I live in AZ and own an enclosed trailer, and want to start doing local deliveries. This video has encouraged me, thanks
Best way to start is advertise online and make business cards I started by hauling loads for local contractors I was working at Home Depot and ran into contractors that needed someone to haul supplies I also advised for moving house hold furniture and picking up Free Scrap Metal get your name out there
Awesome video! This guy positive energy is off the charts .. My kind of people for sure lol. Keep winning bro.
Watching and listening to this Man talk makes me happy, Please keep up the high energy videos.
10:15 absolutely beautiful skies behind you. Scenery has to be worth something! :D
"I wont make it in time to deliver today". That is what you commonly run into in the Northeast, densely populated areas, smaller surface roads in small towns, and lots of traffic, all work to slow things down. Very ambitious to shoot for $1,000 per day, but I think the reality might be $1,000 every two days if you work hard and grind. Good stuff tow piglet!
Short haul od loads are something you should look at too. Had a load yesterday, $11.03 per mile for 72 miles.
Od?
800 for what?? Must have been multiple partials
@@Mvp-AngelOfGod Old Dominion maybe? They do a lot of LTL.....
@@Mvp-AngelOfGod Over Dimension aka Over Size Load
Qhere do I find jobs or brokers? New at this
Hey there just wanted to say thank you for the useful content always very much appreciated, I'm currently in the process of trying to sell my car to fund buying a truck and trailer like yours to also start up a local hotshot business, I'm located in Baltimore MD and after watching this you've given me more hope and new ideas on what to do , I was originally planning on just hauling 2 or 3 cars tops due to not wanting to get a CDL and now after watching your videos I think its smarter to get a trailer where I can haul cars and be able to haul loads . I'm glad you were here locally and showed us east coast folks the benefits of trying to do local hauls . Any advice on where and how to start would be extremely helpful either from you or your fellow subscribers. Thank you again for your time and keep up everything that you're doing . Thanks
Great question Alex, am also doing the research and I am glad you asked the question I have in mind!!
I absolutely love your videos!! Your enthusiasm and energy is infectious. I'm 29 got about 7 years otr experience in full size dryvans and reefers and flatbeds. I'm severely considering becoming an owner operator for hotshotting and ill be digging through your videos for more information.
You showed up to my job, I run the day shift on that side of the business.
👋🏻 that’s cool
@@TowPiglet hey hyd I need help with buying a none CDL gooseneck.
I like your style! You called your style of communication "ramble" I call it enthusiastic and jam packed with good info I get pumped up just listening! Anyone with an interest in learning from you will do well to keep up with your story! Keep it up and thank you for making the effort.
That's what I do Alex,1 or 2 long hauls a week and slay it locally the rest of the time,TX,always nice to get some new content from you,fill my wait time up lol
What type of truck and trailer do you own? And do you haul all over Texas, or just regional? If only regional, where? Thank you.
Blind shipments are so your customer doesn't cut you out of the deal and buy direct from where you're picking the load up.
Nice video!
I’m a hotshot driver down here in Texas 🤙🏼 imo running for welding/fabricating companies is where it's at 🤑🤑
Be safe out there and Remember.. we work to live, we don't live to work. ✌️🏽
Finally a video with short local hot shot loads ... and I just happen to live in Philly , I can get to upstate NY, NJ,MD and N. VA no problem .. Been looking to retire and hand over my construction business to my daughter and start hot shot to see if I can get it moving and turn it into another business .. Much appreciated !!!! Stay on the BE$T coast not the Left coast !!!
Brokers are always trying to keep as much as possible on every load, of course they're in the business of making money. I love it when they say "LET ME ASK" let me ask who???? they already have a rate from that shipper, they don't go back to the shipper and re negotiate. brokers low ball drivers and someone always thirsty for the loads runs for pennies instead of just asking for a bit more.
I will only take a load for little money if I need the backhaul to a better location or towards another load.. stay safe out there, liking your videos..
Buddy of mine lives in nj he used to haul cars for local guys made $600 clean a day and be home by 3 pm
I’m Jersey & considering this , as I’m currently a company driver doing trailer work.
Men, where do you get all that energy! God bless you bro, you’re awesome! Don’t know how I stumbled to your videos but you made my day,. Drive safe out there.
ive made 3400$ in 2 days from texas to florida and only spend 250$ in fuel so 3150 clean in my semi...and it was a landstar load....1 pick ... 1 drop..... dry van load...so simple...and i slept good in the back of my truck lol
Kuuuudos👍. A+ for the energy, the persistence 👍😎
Your videos are awesome..only because you have Soo much energy and enthusiasm Man I love it.. keep doing your thing
Bro sweet ass load !!!! I’ve finally gotten leased on with a kick ass company( back jack) and the loads have been wicked! Thank god!! But o eventually want to learn how to book my own loads like you are doing but the money is going so good I’m not ready to venture out. I’m using a 2015 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 40 ft pj trailer and I stay under 13000 lbs!! Just wanted to say thanks for all the help and advice
What type of trailer are you hauling? I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 cummins considering this hot shot thing
It’s always nice watching ppl enjoying even the small successes :)
God bless you bro.That Ford Truck got a work out
God bless you bro.That Ford Truck got a work out
Dude you're awesome. I had my own trucking business about 7 years ago in Canada. Flat bed big semi 53 ft beds. I carried it all, 60 ft long, 12 feet wide, 35 tons loads, lots of load strapping lol you name it I did it. I closed the business because I just couldn't find good class 1 drivers to scale up. I would do hot shots any day instead of what I did back then if I would ever start fresh in trucking. I wish I new then what you show people now, very generous of you, thank you.
love the numbers on east coast for local, unfortunately, I do it on the west coast, never have a problem finding short-haul but nowhere near those number, way to go Alex
Like in Cali?
I know where your second load came from, used to drop off lumber there.
If you want to stay in hotels more often, check into an account with corporate lodging, direct billed and discounted rates.
300 bucks normally, 79 dollars, dont mind if i do. Azek, trim board for decking, i used to deliver there too. 🙃🙃🙃🙃
Ikr!! Im starting a hotshot company myself, and this dude just keeps me so fired up!!
Fantastic strategy doing the short hauls in that area of PA has got you in a real good roll for your cross country, all good good good !
@Hello Chris how are you doing
Being in PA, my Dad and I did a lot of hauling for the Amish. Good times.
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haha, i had to comment, im from pa also and i know exactly what youre talking about! only problem around me is they dont want to pay lol
Their quilt prices are insane according to Weird Al.
Exactly Amish don't. Want to pay but they want top dollar for there product because it's hand made and supposed top Quilty but when you do anything for them it's basically for free I did alot for them they feel like they where here first and if your not amish your not worth much just saying.
He throws up gang signs while he talks like 90’s Snoop Dogg
Soon as I read this he threw up a C 😂
He’s probably a rapper because they spit a lot too!
did you and the guys above me .. really listen on what this guy is talking about.. or you just noticed what "signs" he makes with his hands? Is that why you've watched the video for? To judge others. what his hands "sings" or whatever else you've saw his doing has anything to do with what this guy is talking about in this video?
We actually do blind shipping from time to time. As my customer will order something from me. If I have to have it shipped to me I have to take that manufactuing lables or distributing labels off. Then I turn around and ship it to my customer. My customer has 2 shipping rate. I save my customer money if I can ship it straight to my customer. BUT I dont want my customer knowing where I buy from because then they could buy directly from the manufacture.
I started out looking for a car trailer to move my cars and ended up watching your video, Alex. You remind me so much of myself 40 years ago with all the motivation and great attitude. Oh, what I would give to be young again? Great work, Alex, & don't forget to invest your hard earned money in income producing Real Estate... One thing my buddy told me years ago when I was buying 30 & 40,000 properties. He said, don't be afraid to invest in the bigger more expensive properties, Jeff. It's the same amount of work and all you do is add zeroes to the amounts. Best of luck, Alex.. I lived in Mansfield for a couple years and loved the weather and the babes. Much better than Spokane, Wa. Take care bro...
Hey man, I am a newer addition with the freight-brokering business working in Alabama. I would love to get your information and add you as a carrier for our loads across the nation. Thanks towpiglet for the awesome content!! -John
Hey! Would you consider taking on another hauler based in Louisiana?
👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿....your energy is...just entertaining..🇿🇲
Good cocaine lol
Love your channel man. I live like 10 miles from short hills. It’s one of the wealthiest areas in NJ. Houses cost between 1.5 (cheapest house) to 6+ million. Keep up the great content.
Loads pay a lot because as they are commensurate with the crazy cost of living in the Northeast. I’d say you probably have a lot of bargaining power as well.
Awesome video, you actually talk like you could be from Jersey ✌🏽keep up the videos brother
I’m from utah and currently drive for a company doing non-cdl local and neighbor state loads. Saving up my moneyss for a f450 and gooseneck trailer and hoping to be able to go cdl and owner op for myself soon 🙏🏽 a lot of questions on how to get started and found your channel, great content! Still deciding on whether to go the vehicle transporting route or flat bed hot shot
when u delivered there in bedford, pa. u was only 15 miles from my home. wow! my boy told me about ur channel, i like it a lot. thanks for the videos-ok
You live in TEXAS ? And u bad mouth New Jersey.
@@tommyd2692 what? That comment mentioned any state where?
I could watch you all day bro your energy and positivity is contagious ! Lol keep it up big dog!
I know this is an older video, but I really like how you break it down and your enthusiasm. Really cool video, thank you
This guy makes me want to do this for a living
@Brandon Johnson I was thinking the same thing. I'm trying to get into this type of trucking. I drive a 26 ft box truck at the moment. Just tryna get experience then move on from there.
@Brandon Johnson I'm from texas
I run a 3 car trailer, don't run for less than $1,000 gross per day, have a house payment, 2 new truck payments, trailer payment, commercial insurance $2,100/month, maintenance, fuel... Take one day off for every day that I work. Also open to travel to most states. Lots of driving, lots of headaches. Really depends on your expenses, future plans for how much you should make. Let someone else take the cheap stuff.
I’m bout to start when I get out I already have a truck but if anybody have any pointers please let me know
@@RagedDoDo what do you net per. Year roughly?
Have been researching for around a year now. Getting my permit and going company with semi to save up for my own 1 ton and trailer. These vids help with alot of questions
I'm doing the same thing right now too. Going for my class 1/cdl training soon. I do alot of driving already and i enjoy driving so I midas well get paid to do it.
I'm doing the exact same thing! I'm starting school on the 10th!
Lol I’m not even a truck drivers and some how I ended up on this channel but is his channel is entertaining. And his rambling is awesome
Dude, I’ve been doing those short hop loads all over PA, NJ, OH, NY since October. Only reason I leave the area is boredom or I want to head home to TN.
how is it going for you. I'm from Jersey and I want to stay local doing short loads. Is it worth it? I'll be doing same states as you do. NJ.NY.PA.CT.OH and come back home. maybe every other day. any suggestions will be appreciated. 👍🏻
I love how you keep checking your mirrors. That's cool man
I thought he was Tim Tebow for a second 🤣🤣🤣
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My boy looks like NiKo from the FaZe clan
Tim Tebow needing se cash asap
I don’t know how I got here but your personality and enthusiasm got me subbed boss 💪🏻
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Alex is the best in non- cdl class in transportation industry, like a shark, he knows how to stay moving and take full advantage of ever changing situations because he knows that’s all that matters, every load that gets dropped becomes an ex-girlfriend to forget about and move on to increase the bottom line with no unnecessary spending which includes thinking spending money on specialized equipment is a total waste of money and will only contribute to eroding the bottom line, it’s ridiculous when you see all the videos on money wasted on customizing anything. Thank you again Alex
Keep it up your making me want to do this type of stuff now my dad's been talking to me about me doing this stuff like trucking or something in that area
This guy's energy is awesome! Plus, I remember watching Shipping Wars, and I want to get into this. My new job will have off days during the week and I need something else. Going to start small, or at least research if I don't have equipment. LETS GET THIS!
Energy... or Crack Cocaine??? You never know LOL
The hand gestures make my eyes jump around lol BUT THAT’S BESIDES THE POINT. Subscribed
It's called living the American Dream Alex. Your hard work pays off. Great channel!!!
Hope you're staying up to date on your spotted lanternfly inspections there in Pa. Never know when they'll check you for it and it could be a hefty fine. Keep it safe Mr. Piglet!!!
What's that?
😂 Short Hills is one of the richie area of NJ, the mall has Bentley and RR parked in it! And technically you spend more time in PA area, which means your more of a local here then Texas 🤔
really appreciate the straight up talk, figures included! idk why thats so rare, its what people want!
I am a retired "HOT SHOT " Driver , but in the old days we drove the big trucks . the term " HOT SHOT " was when you picked up a load , ( lets say in Chicago, and dropped of in let's say Dallas ) without stopping . Yes it was illegal but once you get to know all the roads across the country it was much easier . In the mid 90's I averaged $2.65 per mile , and between $150.00 to $400 per drop depending on what was involved . Things have sure changed these days , harder to make money on the road , good luck out there and be safe.
Also I wouldn’t get too comfortable untarping before the receiver sees it. I’ve seen them reject loads before being a holes
Might be a good idea to take a picture of the tarped load on site at least before pulling the tarp.
100k startup is pretty high for any business.
Yeah, but 3/4 or 1 ton trucks are really expensive. And if you need a dual wheeled trailer they are all over $10k. Then you add in all your chains, binders, straps, ratchets, tarps, basic tools, ppe and next thing you know you've spent $100k. And insuring pickup trucks for commercial hauling is just as expensive as big rigs. New haulers pay higher rates. So add in about $5 or $6k for his insurance down payment, permits and plates....
Don't get excited folks..This influencer is OTTA BUSINESS!!! Just announced it a couple days ago!! So keep dreaming?
LOL! Your enthusiasm and joyfulness is contagious. I wanna get out of the semi and go hotshot!
You drove right by my house on this load
Towpiglet. That you spot to showers . Hotshot Haulers House
You seem like the coolest guy in the world !!!! Thanks for the info !!! Keep it up !!! How did you end up doing for the week !!
I have a friend in the trucking business single owner and operator and he tells a different story. Its not about how much i made today or a month, the hazard of this business is deadly you never know today was your last day to say goodby to your family and friends. Winter hazards, summer and rain and cargo 30,000 lbs breaks free which move forwards and crushes you and the entire cabin flat as a pancake. You have to deal with insurance semi is $12,000 a year (max factoring- cargo, safety and driving record, geographic location, coverage limits). Between 10-20K miles you have to service your truck, just oil change its $300, you have tires (1 tire is $300 alone), brake maintenance, fuel system, transmission. So factor in all these costs once you start operating depending on how much TLC your truck needs it will eat into your per mile pay. So you can be happy you collected $2.5K in two days and on the third day you suffer a massive breakdown that wipes you out at $5 or $9K. Then you have to start over again and again and again. You also have to deal with DOT fines for over loading. You as a driver carry massive risks than your broker that sits on a chair sipping hot coffee and trying to take as much as 20%-40% of your load.
If you're a Leo or Capricorn , I spot the energy lol. Keep it up ,seems exciting. My husband and I plan to start hauling in a Few weeks.
The truck and trailer don't know a "local" mile from a cross country mile, it's the same wear and tear per mile on your equipment, plus you save on motels and food. Win-win-win!
Actually I disagree. I put less wear, tear on interstate then small roads, towns, tight turns, stopping... interstate there are many more parking options with showers, eating if you want to save $$$
I make decent money on local loads, you do have to hustle to get them. I do a little of both, the specialty loads pay the best. Most of my loads are usually over night, which I consider that local. I do lot to California, which ranges from 600 to 1200 miles, depending on where I am going, you can make good money on locals for sure! Brokers will use you again if they know your going to be in the area.
There's not only "dudes" watching. A shoutout to all the ladies! Thanks for the video.
Never apologize for how you naturally are!!! Your rants make up your personality, I appreciate that humor in your content. On this one video, you’ve earned a new subscriber. Keep up the great work.
Just curious though, who do you book your jobs through?
Man!! You really hit the nail on the head. I was always curious how long it took you to book a load.
You keep saying that the 1g came easy. But a 100k truck and trailer doesn't seem so easy
It actually is most people can afford a 30k to 40k truck that can pull 10,000lbs and get a trailer none gooseneck you do not need a gooseneck for these types of loads for total 50k make 1 grand or more a day if you look and profit 300 like he was saying a day if not more. Do that for a year that's 800 x 300 about 240k or bare minimum you make 200 a day times 300 that's 60k that is not bad at all. So no it's not easy but being a grown up who wants to make 250k a year isn't easy. You just have to try. Honestly i took 5 min for local loads near me one job pays 1300 for 300 miles driven 1200 load weight with my truck which is the example above i would make 1100 on that job minute car payment lets say 600 is average and 100 for trailer payment 700 total a month that's 23 a day and taxes 200 roughly lets say i profit 800 that's not bad for 5 of looking and a days worth of driving. This reply isn't for you but the ppl actually wanting to try in life.
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Love your energy. 🔥
@@swampliger8770 what website u use to get loads? I just bought my flatbed
@@swampliger8770 meh I'll work a day of OT and make more. I don't even have to try in life anymore🤣
you are a very positive person keep it going.
I'm from the Scranton, PA area. I literally was looking at getting into a new career, and this was the first video I watched. Absolutely awesome to see and I have Subscribed to your channel, hoping I can start and do short runs through the mid Atlantic region.
You should look into the trailers that have the built-in straps.
I’m sure they’re way more expensive
Or just mount strap reels
What brand sells them?
A just remember if you can find a certified scale house they have showers just a suggestion
What scale house are you talkin about?? 😂😂😂 you mean truck stop with a cat scale?
Gonna ask a Stater next time pulled in chicken coop if I can use his shower!
Alex, DECAF!!! Holy COW! LOL
My brother wants to retire from his day gig and we talked about what you do. I sent him your channel info.
awesome! i love the enthusiasm this dude has and the thorough teaching, thank you, i might look into this for myself
If this dude ever took crack "Goodness gracious" 😂
That would be one huge difference in our lines of work. If I do short local Halls I will make at the best $1500-$2000 a week. But when I do long holes $1000 a day is easy
And annually?
Love your energy and attitude bro. That's the number one key.
From Pittsburgh PA and enjoyed watching the excitement that you gave in this video. Make me want to stay local now.
Every since I got my F250 ive thought about doing local runs on the weekends for a few extra bucks. I love to drive so i figure it would be something i would enjoy. Just how to get started.
I'm interested in starting out too.
Jose Gutierrez make sure you have the gear and truckstop.com
Insurance will kill you. That’s why people do this full time
I just asked what language your lady was speaking last video now you’re in MD where I live... small world. You’re a good dude, I’ve never subbed to anyone but you got a sub from me plus a like ;)
You had me at New Jersey sucks, Add 1 more subscriber! Great enthusiasm keep up the good work.
I’m hoping to make some money with no cdl!🤞🏽
Not bad grasshopper
I’m getting $4.26 a mile to tow short run RV transfers
That's awesome
Living that good life right there!
Love your positivity !
I like the positive vibes brother, just bought my tow truck ready to add trailers and more equipment to the fleet
8 dislikes= people who only made 500 a day!! :)
Lol
Shit 500 a day is enough for me
That’s close to 100k a year.. in other words the top25% of Americans, not sure I understand your comment dude
1800 sounds like alot but i dont understand expenses i guess 15kyr insurance 20k truck yr 10k repairs 5k maintenance, 2/3k food lodging 10k misc do the math and im still missing expenses
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