You should build some small ramp to drive the front car on. That will allow you to pull the first car up over the top of the winch. You might be able to tuck the front end all the way into the goose neck and eliminate the need for flip out ramps at the tail.
You need to start getting better rates because of fuel prices. Hauling Cash had some good pointers about this last quarter. You should watch his video.
@@CPSteveMiller I don’t know if you watch off the ranch with Matt character but his Cummins 12 valve has a custom-made header exhaust for his and it looks awesome
When you make them make sure you make them a little oversize. Not by too much. They'll fit right into the window guide all the way around. I used to use velcro but it made a mess of the windows.
Do you not add fsc (fuel surcharge)? We are at 30% fsc on top of rate. This is for semi freight hauling. Seems like there should be a fsc that fluctuates as fuel price fluctuates??!!
If you're staying in your own state then all you need is a dot number but if you plan on crossing any state lines you'll also need an mc number. I paid someone to do all my stuff back in 2018 so I'm not really sure on the whole process.
You got the Dodge set up right. Bags are awesome . Hopefully your spare tire yiu put underneath didnt pinch that line or something Save Travels. Great Video..
No worries, I still see the comments as they come in! This was a 43ft Kaufman trailer(2020) and it had 34" flip out extensions. I loved the trailer but with the way rates went, I had to sell it as I refused to work for free or spend money to get less back!
Hey Steve, nice Vid, just found you on youtube. I'm in the process of getting started. Do you think it'd be better to have 2 tandem axles rather than the 3 singles? I've heard the triaxles can eat up the middle axle tires.
I got a 2019 ram 5500 diesel dually hotshot truck for sale has 9600 miles on it, need to sell all ready to go no issues and it has a Fontaine 5th wheel and a 30k receiver too,plus other goodies... Plus I have a 2020 sun country 53ft low pro 3/4 car hauler for sale as well with 7000 miles on it as well...
@@jeffcampbell815 I'm selling them because of the poor market in my area for transporting vehicles right... Yes I would be willing to sell them separately if the price is right...
Right now just an O'Reilly clutch. I had a southbend dual disc in it and hated it. Held the power but shifted like shit. Next one I'm going to try is a valair single disc once I blow this one up(which won't be much longer) Truck is a long bed 2500, yes. 9,000 gvwr. Trailer is 17,000 gvwr
Is the iDash a real gauge or does it just read ECM values? I was reading on it and it seems to just display ECM values. If this is the case, would it be best to have mechanical gauges?
@@CPSteveMiller thanks for the response and do you use central dispatching? I got a towing business I'm definitely thinking about getting into this as well.
You need to add the gvwr of the truck and the gvwr of the trailer. If both of those numbers added are over 26,000 then you need a cdl. The 2018 dually has a gvwr of 14k meaning you are limited to a 12k gvwr trailer until you get your cdl.
Steve, I been watching your videos for maybe the last two weeks because at the end of summer I want to get into hotshot trucking and I was curious to know how much you spend a month on maintenance diesel and insurance costs a month? Also is it worth it to get an older ram? U seem to be doing great with it!
Right now I'd stay away. The fuel prices paired with low rates makes it hard for me guys. Running over the road will cost 1500 to 2500 a week on fuel when it used to be no more than 800 a week. Insurance is generally 1500 to 3k per month depending on who you go with.
@@CPSteveMiller got ya! Yeah i know diesel sky rocketed like from 3.59 to 6.60 within a span of a few months and by the way im only 22 so insurance would probably be more than that. Hopefully it’ll be back down by the time summer ends because thats when i plan on getting into hotshot trucking. I appreciate your advice bro 🙏🏻
@@CPSteveMiller I have one more question, Do u have to pay taxes at the end of the year out of pocket with central dispatch? Or does it already come out with the rates?
4k gross at a minimum. There's guys out here doing way more though. At 4k I'd net 2 to 2500 but I always set money aside. Never spend every dollar you get. Seems like an average freight hauler is doing 5 to 6 a week gross
Steve your videos are amazing thanks. God bless you
You are my inspiration 🤟🏽.
Really enjoy your videos. You are one hard working dude.
You should build some small ramp to drive the front car on. That will allow you to pull the first car up over the top of the winch. You might be able to tuck the front end all the way into the goose neck and eliminate the need for flip out ramps at the tail.
where did you get the dually flares
A subscriber sent them to me. They were $350 to ship and $350 to buy them so $700 total. I don't think I could ever find them that cheap again
CP Steve Miller, It’s a mid-engine. A 986 Porsche Boxster.
Well Steve it looks like day one was a good one 3 pick
up's with no drama and your heading south great job 👍 God bless and stay safe out there 🙋♂️ 🇬🇧
You need to start getting better rates because of fuel prices. Hauling Cash had some good pointers about this last quarter. You should watch his video.
Why did u not put the cars all the way from front to back from the start?
Steve what is still leaking the coolant temp sensor or that 14mm adapter. Or maybe the top radaitor connection that you drilled.
Tomorrow's video I'll show it. Just needed an oring
@ CP Steve Miller
How is the new Exhaust gaskets working and have you thought about having a custom exhaust header made for the 12 valve
Dps makes a good manifold. No need for anything custom. I think they seal but I haven't cleaned the engine yet so I don't know
@@CPSteveMiller I don’t know if you watch off the ranch with Matt character but his Cummins 12 valve has a custom-made header exhaust for his and it looks awesome
How long is your trailer ?
43ft with a 34" extension
Could you drop the winch into the void? It wouldn't matter then how low any motor was. ?
Could. I'll have a fix for it soon enough
Driving down 75, I'm right before Naples.
Cape Coral...
Yo how do you fix the window covers to window?
When you make them make sure you make them a little oversize. Not by too much. They'll fit right into the window guide all the way around. I used to use velcro but it made a mess of the windows.
Do you check the trunks etc. When you pickup vehicles in Florida? To make sure there's no elicit substances being transported?
Never have
@@CPSteveMiller I have a car I need transported from Florida then...It weighs 3000 pounds and 50 kilos😂😂😂 I'll pay $1500😂😂JK
Some nice cars this load Steve
Whats the weight of that trailer empty?
6,400
Do you not add fsc (fuel surcharge)? We are at 30% fsc on top of rate. This is for semi freight hauling. Seems like there should be a fsc that fluctuates as fuel price fluctuates??!!
Cars are cheap. I'd love if that were possible
@@CPSteveMiller Thanks for responding!! Keep up the great vids!!
Hi I was wondering what is the process of getting a DOT # for your pickup. So I can transport RV trailers
Thanks Mario
If you're staying in your own state then all you need is a dot number but if you plan on crossing any state lines you'll also need an mc number.
I paid someone to do all my stuff back in 2018 so I'm not really sure on the whole process.
Ok thanks
What’s your gvwr? Is it under 26k ibs?
No, it's exactly 26,000 pounds.
CDL is 26,001 or greater.
Hey Steve what about adding springs to your truck instead of using air bags
I just got a set of timbren springs to replace the bags. Can't wait to get home and make the switch!
@@CPSteveMiller don't throw away the bags. I have a feeling you'll be going back to them.
I won't but we'll see. If I don't like them I'll order the rest of the airbag kit with remote
2 small ramps would clear the winch.
You got the Dodge set up right. Bags are awesome . Hopefully your spare tire yiu put underneath didnt pinch that line or something Save Travels. Great Video..
I know this video is 2021 but what length is your trailer on this video?
No worries, I still see the comments as they come in!
This was a 43ft Kaufman trailer(2020) and it had 34" flip out extensions. I loved the trailer but with the way rates went, I had to sell it as I refused to work for free or spend money to get less back!
Hey Steve, nice Vid, just found you on youtube. I'm in the process of getting started. Do you think it'd be better to have 2 tandem axles rather than the 3 singles? I've heard the triaxles can eat up the middle axle tires.
Also, what is your 5th wheel rated at?
3 singles eats tires. I liked the triples for the extra braking power but they are a lot more maintenance. My 5th wheel I believe was a 16k
I got a 2019 ram 5500 diesel dually hotshot truck for sale has 9600 miles on it, need to sell all ready to go no issues and it has a Fontaine 5th wheel and a 30k receiver too,plus other goodies... Plus I have a 2020 sun country 53ft low pro 3/4 car hauler for sale as well with 7000 miles on it as well...
Why you selling? Will you split the 2?
@@jeffcampbell815
I'm selling them because of the poor market in my area for transporting vehicles right... Yes I would be willing to sell them separately if the price is right...
Wat state u live in
I pay 11$ a gallon in Canada
Make small flipup ramps to clear the winch.
This may be the route I go over anything. Also add a top deck after I get my cdl
@@CPSteveMiller I would talk to Kaufman before making that big of a change.
What benefit is having the car up front? Why was it of importance for the owner?
It will be the first one to win the race during the trip, that's why.
What clutch are you running in this beast? And was the truck originally a long bed 2500???
Right now just an O'Reilly clutch. I had a southbend dual disc in it and hated it. Held the power but shifted like shit. Next one I'm going to try is a valair single disc once I blow this one up(which won't be much longer)
Truck is a long bed 2500, yes. 9,000 gvwr. Trailer is 17,000 gvwr
@@CPSteveMiller nice! Brother and I both had southbend duels in our g56 and didn’t like them either
@@CPSteveMillertrailer 17000 lb with the loads or without the loads?
Best regards
If you went down I-85 good luck with the construction
If you took I-95 good luck with the traffic
Safe travels
You never had any problem doing non cdl on a 3 axle trailer ?
I keep saying it. But our diesel is now £1.50 a litre. Which is £6.20 per gallon. Which would be about $9 in your areas, keep on truckin!!
What kind of set up do you have that keeps you under the 26,000 pounds?
Truck GVWR: 9,000
Trailer GVWR: 17,000
Total GCWR: 26,000
The total weight of the setup was like 15,000 pounds empty
Is this a Noncdl set up ?
Yes
17,000 trailer
9,000 truck
What is this type of car carrier called? Hot Shot?
It is time to shoot for higher numbers now with the rising cost of fuel
Always killing it!!🤟🔥 safe travels!
Trying! 😅
Is the iDash a real gauge or does it just read ECM values? I was reading on it and it seems to just display ECM values. If this is the case, would it be best to have mechanical gauges?
Banks has a version that works with non obd2. You have to buy the sensors, controllers, etc.
@@OnusofStrife Awesome, thanks for the response. Sounds more expensive but worth it.
Yeah, I believe you can do both. Oil pressure, boost, egt, and fuel pressure sensors will all have to be added but I already have them
Hey man I'm looking into a 2012 dodge 2500 Cummins single axle and wanting to get the same style trailer you got. Is it capable to haul 3 cars?
Mine will fit 3 full size cars. You will need a dually though or you'll always be over weight on the drives
@@CPSteveMiller thanks for the response and do you use central dispatching? I got a towing business I'm definitely thinking about getting into this as well.
I use Central, yeah
Keep up the good job
Is your trailer 96" wide? can 3 fit on a 40' GN??
88" wide deck. This Load is 44.5ft long. 40ft is too short for 3 consistently
Do you own or have access to the car trailer can you get work on your own or gotta work three the company u under
I sold my car hauler years ago. You can get your own numbers or lease on. It doesn't matter
@@CPSteveMiller looking for someone to move some rigs possibly if u got a way to or know someone. Looking for contacts
What kind of trailer is that model ?
It's a 43ft Kaufman. 21kgvwr derated to 17k
I have 2018 dodge ram 3500 full size do i need a cdl?
Dually
You need to add the gvwr of the truck and the gvwr of the trailer. If both of those numbers added are over 26,000 then you need a cdl. The 2018 dually has a gvwr of 14k meaning you are limited to a 12k gvwr trailer until you get your cdl.
Steve, I been watching your videos for maybe the last two weeks because at the end of summer I want to get into hotshot trucking and I was curious to know how much you spend a month on maintenance diesel and insurance costs a month? Also is it worth it to get an older ram? U seem to be doing great with it!
Right now I'd stay away. The fuel prices paired with low rates makes it hard for me guys. Running over the road will cost 1500 to 2500 a week on fuel when it used to be no more than 800 a week. Insurance is generally 1500 to 3k per month depending on who you go with.
@@CPSteveMiller got ya! Yeah i know diesel sky rocketed like from 3.59 to 6.60 within a span of a few months and by the way im only 22 so insurance would probably be more than that. Hopefully it’ll be back down by the time summer ends because thats when i plan on getting into hotshot trucking. I appreciate your advice bro 🙏🏻
@@CPSteveMiller I have one more question, Do u have to pay taxes at the end of the year out of pocket with central dispatch? Or does it already come out with the rates?
Nice one 👍🏻 Be safe !
2:58 lol
Do you have EFS/TSD fuel card? I got fuel @ Petro in Florence, SC #6393 for $3.20 gallon. It's right off of 95 ex 169. Easy on, easy off.
Yep, that's who I use
I seen a Kaufman 5 car mini today and it was dope as fuck 👌
Is it sad I look forward to your adventures everyday?
Wait until tomorrow's video. It's a doozy 😂
Straps will be fine under there for a long time. People just wanna hear themselves. He also might have bought his straps from the dollar store 😆
My engine loves to rust proof😂
Can u make 3k week
3k is too low. I shoot for 4k a week and home weekly. You can do a lot more if you stay out longer
@@CPSteveMiller 4 k clean or Gros, man thank you amazing vedio keep going bro
4k gross at a minimum. There's guys out here doing way more though. At 4k I'd net 2 to 2500 but I always set money aside. Never spend every dollar you get. Seems like an average freight hauler is doing 5 to 6 a week gross
@@CPSteveMiller thnk u for all information bro
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