Well to be fair as a current semi truck driver, former police officer I have seen quite a few crappy hot shot rigs. To be fair you guys look like you run a top notch operation. DOT is right to target hot shots it's alot more obtainable then running a semi o/p since you can get an old dodge for under 10k and a trailer for 6k. Also keep in mind a vast majority probably don't have a cdl. Props to you guys on the CDL's Everything else guys you are right on point. If a company gives you a truck respect it and take care of it. Take pride in the truck, yeah she's gonna get dirty and may get a few dings she's a work horse but do your best.
Come on Bass Casting, Everyone knows Officers set up where they know they will get some tickets. That goes for any type of officer. They target the Hot Shotters because they are pretty sure they will find something and throw in the fact they are probably trying to frustrate them and run them out. Watching this video by these 2 guys makes me feel good about going into hot shotting because its much more affordable than getting a rig set up but on the flip side it makes me concerned about the DOT because number one, the tickets and the money lost present and future. throw in the fact I might be very TRUTHFUL to them if you know what I mean
Nothing in this video hit me untill the final 3 mins, freedom, getting away from clocking in at a 9-5, feeling happy to go to work everyday, hating being at work and can't wait to leave. That struck my sole.
These two guys are really teaching and they give a lot of free game ( information) that’s really needed!!! I’m new in the hotshot business this year and I am learning a lot from these guys great job fellows 👏🏾
By far one of the most upfront descriptive explanations about hot shot. I am thinking of going into this lifestyle after 21 years in the Army and I appreciate the openness and genuine support you had during this video. Thank you fellas I’ll be back for more.
I feel like this hit home. Thank you for taking the time to not only film this content. But to edit original quality content into an entire storyline we can follow.
I live in Wills Point, Tx where they build the Big Tex Gooseneck trailers. There are hundreds of trailers sitting in their yard. Probably half are missing the decking.
I think it’s also worth mentioning this isn’t a side hustle or job for a lazy: you gotta hustle and work day and night sometimes. You gotta know how to do accounting and customer service and be a part time mechanic and everything.
You should invest in the Freightliner sport chassis. If end up going that route that’s the truck I want to use for hotshot deliveries. By all means I’m not telling you what to do. You have way more experience than I do. I’m just thinking about doing hotshot deliveries as well.
I'm not in the trucking industry, nor am I planning on, but I watch your vids. I love how you guys keep it real. Good sound advice. Keep it up. One more thing: As I look 20, 30 or 40 comments down, I don't see you guys replying to your audience. Always reply. Your audience keeps your channel alive.
This happened in lawn care few years ago I was cutting yards at $60-65 bunch of guys with trailers and trucks came out here low balled the market now the same yards are now going for $25-30
It’s about FREEDOM! You’re speaking my language. You have to enjoy it. And I know I would. I may go the box truck route I don’t know yet. Maybe even the semi route. Very hard to decide.
I learned the hard way by being screwed over by drivers. Now, I only deal with family and life is much better. Less headaches, less business but way less headaches. It is better! I only wished I had 10 kids.
This is so true. I drive tractor trailer and I can promise you that on I 77 the DOT in North Carolina absolutely love hot shots. The scale house at the Virginia North Carolina border is always full of hot shots getting inspected.
Enjoyed the video. I used to drive a Pete and it was good. But, DOT was hard. Was thinking about Hot Shot. Now, having 2nd thoughts. Thanks for sharing.
I'm a 38-year-old truck driver myself class A CDL semi truck I think I'm getting ready to make the switch into hot shotting I just want to say I love seeing you and your pops out there doing your thing , I think it's pretty cool man !!
Been in law enforcement for 29 years and DOT does the most profiling of any branches. Its a shame yall dont have a national hotshot lobby outfit to fight the profiling of hotshots. Damn yall have video evidence and all they have to check is the ratio of 18 wheelers to hotshots.
I think right at the end of the video you summed it up perfectly. So many people think its like a get rich quick scheme and its not. Yes you can make significantly more money than your average 9-5job or what have you, but at the end if the day you are making a decent living and have a freedom that you didn't have before. Love the content you guys put out, keep up the great work. Stay humble and drive safe✌❤
It is not a quick get rich scheme but you will have freedom and make a lot more than any basic or entry-level job. How many jobs can you do right out of high school making really good money? Not Many
The shortage of trailers may also be do to all the new hot shot driver’s! I talked to a friend of mine with a Big Tex 40’ CDL trailer, he said he paid $8k cash in 2018! Now that trailer is $26k!!!!! He said these fools are crazy 😂😂😂😂
Left the army and went to get my CDL. I drove for a few months then decided to pop over to Florida. I’ve been a full time student since but I’m thinking of double dipping here and getting back to driving. Just ain’t sure yet
"I'm always on vacation"-Bennii Put that on a t-shirt!!! I know you brothers (Father and Son) have heard it time and time again, but thank you for the videos, advice and encouragement!
Pops got those adlibs on point 💪🏾. But I’ve been following y’all for years. Finally ready to make that jump and get my Dually and 40ft Gooseneck. Trucks are so high so I had to save for a couple years to get the down payment money. Also looking into getting a grant or two to help get the trailer and the necessities for the trailer! Any tips on grants and authority or lease on to someone??
I was talking with TX DPS troopers one day and we were discussing trucking. They told me they go after hotshots over semis because it's easier all around.
Im working oilfield north dakota im digging hard an tryna learn i have a great condition 6.0 dually with goosneck trying to start hotshotting on my 2 weeks off an after my hitch my goal is to get comfy enough to an learn enough to quit the rig
I have subscribed to your channel for learning purposes and I appreciate all the info from y’all! Currently looking into this business as my husband is trying to get his CDL (Not easy and expensive) and I’m looking into driving loads on a cargo van. Wish US luck and blessings that it all works out well for us. 😊
I just to have my semi truck but I sale it because is to much problem now I think it on getting in the hot shots I doing my research now to see how is working
Iron Bull and Diamond C trailers are the best in the game. Ford trucks are also the way to go, just so you know. Very easy on fuel, that F450 is a beast. 19.5 tires from the factory, 37k towing. The only thing I’d say is recalibrate the transmission at 65-70k.
Thanks for the video! I am considering starting toward the end of spring hotshotting. I currently work in sewer, I am a class 2 operator, around April I’ll have my class 3’s. But I am getting tired of getting sprayed with raw sewage every day. I have worked the dock for YRC, and XPO Logistics, and have my Class A CDL’s, are you taking on any new drivers? I am looking to take a small business loan out to get started so I can get a used truck, and used trailer with mega ramps so I can haul freight, and vehicles. I would appreciate your opinion on this, and if your taking on new drivers.
38 Year Trucking Veteran here. I been an owner op for long time. You are spot on but some has to do it and will do it. I am up to 3 Small 2001 Ford F350 2WD dually no trailer yet. Med is a 1996 Pete 377 Single axle pulling a 2006 Fontaine 53 Step deck and the Large is a 2000 Kenworth W900L 72inch sleeper pulling a 2016 Fontain 53 Step. Wanting to buy a trailer for the Ford any advise
love you guys man, you call the dot out for what it really is. i use to be a log truck driver from the pacific nw and they would target log trucks big time. never dump trucks or chip trucks just log trucks. keep the videos comin i really enjoy them.
@@HoggDiaries oh shoot yea and you are right that's dedication right there he goes all out to give us the best stuff lol in my opinion this is the best hotshot channel I watch but I only watch one other one back to back and that's a woman but I forgot her name.
@@paulriversred738 the hotshot adventure lady from Cali? Yeah Benni made some people step their videos up. But look into hotshot Macc, hotshot haven, ChrisTV, and Entre Mike. They have some good content
Thanks to you and your dad for the information about hotshoting. I plan to buy a truck this month, and start pulling for Indiana Transportation.. Pulling RV's, if you have any insight that you could give me I would be thankful... Barrett & Barrett Transportation
Not sure if you will see this. But thank you for the information. If you do have the time for a reply, I would greatly appreciate it. My question is, now in October 2022, is this video still relevant? If so great. If not, what's changed? I am looking at starting an S-Corp, transporting everything other than hazardous freight. I have purchased a 5500 ram. I have a Diamond C trailer. I am ready to start. Please let me know. Thanks.
I’ll come drive for you guys I’ve had my CDL since 2007 I drove privately for my father-in-law he passed away I don’t have any verifiable over the road experience I have my own international tractor I can’t even get my own insurance I’m on insurable do you like that I have my own authority but because I can’t get insurance and it’s not that I would pay $20,000 a year to have insurance but right now they’re telling me I’m just uninsurable sometimes life just keeps trying to beat you down
Amen! STOP RUNNING CHEAP FREIGHT!! I’ve been down for 8 days due to $1 or less a mile. Then the decent freight gets taken in 1 minute or less being on the board. It’s ridiculous right now
You guys are on point, I was on the load board today, and there were loads for a dollar per mile going to cali, and 8000 pounds and 30 length, I was laughing my ass off, let's make sure we keep does rates up. It is wild out here.
I’d love to drive for you all , but I need to retire first lol. I’m only available part time, real part time. But these videos have talked me out of hot shotting, to much bs to get started. I have a 2022 Chevy 3500. Holler if In trouble in my area, maybe could help.😃. Colorado my area.
I am a cdl driver out of North Carolina and they are always targeting the hot shot drivers. I see more non cdl hot shot trucks pulled than anything especially in on i40 through Greensboro/Winston Salem area. Cross your T’s dot your i’s and watch your backs they will get you for everything. Safe Travel Divers!
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.
As a 25 year veteran of the highway(Class A CDL semi trucks), I believe they target Hot Shots & Box Trucks, because they are trying to do what the big rigs do. They're making sure the pick-up's & boxes are not trying to fly under the radar like some "Outlaw" trucker from back in the day. They're also hard on big rigs back East as well. That's why I stay out West. I only have to worry about Commiefornia. Just my two cents...
My 2020 ram 5500, broke down at 22k due to the cp4, and was down for 5 weeks waiting on parts, and then again at 52k the DPF through a code down for a week again for flashing, and piece of the cp4 was cracked and replaced the pump again.
The guy with the flat only was asked for his license and Info. Didn't say he got written up. So you can't say he hit him up or violated him. Now I will say what was the point of even asking him for his info.
Thank you people for this very detail video.I am semi truck driver but i was thinking to get into hotshot business .Good info don't stop.P/S i have different skin color but, the way you talk I LOVE YOU.
Great video with information I hope I can use! I am set to retire from my current job June 2024. I am sure that Hot Shot is my next move so I am following your videos. Thank You for the solid advice.
its ELD (Electronic Logging Device) It's basically a device that monitors your HOS(Hours of Service) meaning how many hours you can drive in a 70hr period or for the week .
Well to be fair as a current semi truck driver, former police officer I have seen quite a few crappy hot shot rigs. To be fair you guys look like you run a top notch operation. DOT is right to target hot shots it's alot more obtainable then running a semi o/p since you can get an old dodge for under 10k and a trailer for 6k. Also keep in mind a vast majority probably don't have a cdl. Props to you guys on the CDL's
Everything else guys you are right on point. If a company gives you a truck respect it and take care of it. Take pride in the truck, yeah she's gonna get dirty and may get a few dings she's a work horse but do your best.
Come on Bass Casting, Everyone knows Officers set up where they know they will get some tickets. That goes for any type of officer. They target the Hot Shotters because they are pretty sure they will find something and throw in the fact they are probably trying to frustrate them and run them out. Watching this video by these 2 guys makes me feel good about going into hot shotting because its much more affordable than getting a rig set up but on the flip side it makes me concerned about the DOT because number one, the tickets and the money lost present and future. throw in the fact I might be very TRUTHFUL to them if you know what I mean
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Nothing in this video hit me untill the final 3 mins, freedom, getting away from clocking in at a 9-5, feeling happy to go to work everyday, hating being at work and can't wait to leave. That struck my sole.
Soul
What new drivers don’t realize is that this is a lifestyle not just a job .
I am researching starting in the HOTSHOT Business and I really appreciate the knowledge you guys are sharing. Big Thanks
Thank you for taking the time to make this videos it’s been educational and refreshing to hear the truth of a change and no B.S. THANKS.
These two guys are really teaching and they give a lot of free game ( information) that’s really needed!!!
I’m new in the hotshot business this year and I am learning a lot from these guys great job fellows 👏🏾
How’s it going 2024 ?
By far one of the most upfront descriptive explanations about hot shot. I am thinking of going into this lifestyle after 21 years in the Army and I appreciate the openness and genuine support you had during this video. Thank you fellas I’ll be back for more.
I feel like this hit home. Thank you for taking the time to not only film this content. But to edit original quality content into an entire storyline we can follow.
As semi driver I’m going to hotshot soon, I love the lifestyle and respect anyone I recommend getting your cdl
Yea my truck broke 4months in the game had to get a brand new truck so im behind the 8ball big time right now but im still pushing forward
Mine did too, right there with you but remaining positive I'd succeed
I live in Wills Point, Tx where they build the Big Tex Gooseneck trailers. There are hundreds of trailers sitting in their yard. Probably half are missing the decking.
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i just got my LLC for my hotshot use to drive a semi im looking for my simple life this will be a tought game to do but thanks for the info you shared
I think it’s also worth mentioning this isn’t a side hustle or job for a lazy: you gotta hustle and work day and night sometimes. You gotta know how to do accounting and customer service and be a part time mechanic and everything.
You should invest in the Freightliner sport chassis. If end up going that route that’s the truck I want to use for hotshot deliveries. By all means I’m not telling you what to do. You have way more experience than I do. I’m just thinking about doing hotshot deliveries as well.
I'm not in the trucking industry, nor am I planning on, but I watch your vids. I love how you guys keep it real. Good sound advice. Keep it up.
One more thing:
As I look 20, 30 or 40 comments down, I don't see you guys replying to your audience. Always reply. Your audience keeps your channel alive.
This happened in lawn care few years ago I was cutting yards at $60-65 bunch of guys with trailers and trucks came out here low balled the market now the same yards are now going for $25-30
Exactly why I'm getting out of it
It’s about FREEDOM! You’re speaking my language. You have to enjoy it. And I know I would. I may go the box truck route I don’t know yet. Maybe even the semi route. Very hard to decide.
I tried hiring drivers years ago and experienced the same thing as you guys. Now I only lease on owner operators.
Thanks!!! Trying to leave corporate at 49 now... need freedom!!!!!
Literally bought my truck today (2021 Ram 3500) needed this to bring me off my high horse. Humbling. Thanks for the content guys!
I am in the market looking for a 3500
starting up the first week of October outta north Georgia. already got my dispatcher ready to go
Truck prices are up too. And dealers aren’t giving rebates either.
I learned the hard way by being screwed over by drivers. Now, I only deal with family and life is much better. Less headaches, less business but way less headaches. It is better! I only wished I had 10 kids.
Lol... 10 kids. Love it.
That last statement hit home the freedom is what u enjoy the most
This is so true. I drive tractor trailer and I can promise you that on I 77 the DOT in North Carolina absolutely love hot shots. The scale house at the Virginia North Carolina border is always full of hot shots getting inspected.
Thank you. I am investigating my options to get rolling as an owner operator hotshot.
You guys are AWESOME!! I appreciate the knowledge you guys are sharing
Enjoyed the video. I used to drive a Pete and it was good. But, DOT was hard. Was thinking about Hot Shot. Now, having 2nd thoughts. Thanks for sharing.
I'm a 38-year-old truck driver myself class A CDL semi truck I think I'm getting ready to make the switch into hot shotting I just want to say I love seeing you and your pops out there doing your thing , I think it's pretty cool man !!
Been in law enforcement for 29 years and DOT does the most profiling of any branches. Its a shame yall dont have a national hotshot lobby outfit to fight the profiling of hotshots. Damn yall have video evidence and all they have to check is the ratio of 18 wheelers to hotshots.
I think right at the end of the video you summed it up perfectly. So many people think its like a get rich quick scheme and its not. Yes you can make significantly more money than your average 9-5job or what have you, but at the end if the day you are making a decent living and have a freedom that you didn't have before. Love the content you guys put out, keep up the great work. Stay humble and drive safe✌❤
It is not a quick get rich scheme but you will have freedom and make a lot more than any basic or entry-level job. How many jobs can you do right out of high school making really good money? Not Many
The shortage of trailers may also be do to all the new hot shot driver’s! I talked to a friend of mine with a Big Tex 40’ CDL trailer, he said he paid $8k cash in 2018! Now that trailer is $26k!!!!! He said these fools are crazy 😂😂😂😂
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My 2021 diamond c was only 16.5$ fmax 212, 35+5
Left the army and went to get my CDL. I drove for a few months then decided to pop over to Florida. I’ve been a full time student since but I’m thinking of double dipping here and getting back to driving. Just ain’t sure yet
I'm running a `1999 F350 with a 7.3 superduty. NO ELD, paperlogs all the way.
You’re inspiring all these ppl to be hotshots, and most likely they’re the ones taking cheap freight.
Some of them won’t be around for too long it cost money to operate and cheap freight won’t get you far
Love you guys…straight forward with the info. Been wanting to do hotshots for the longest. Thank you for all the info. Be safe.
Thanks for the heads up!
Bingo! You guys are so right.
🔥🔥🔥
"I'm always on vacation"-Bennii
Put that on a t-shirt!!!
I know you brothers (Father and Son) have heard it time and time again, but thank you for the videos, advice and encouragement!
Pops got those adlibs on point 💪🏾. But I’ve been following y’all for years. Finally ready to make that jump and get my Dually and 40ft Gooseneck. Trucks are so high so I had to save for a couple years to get the down payment money. Also looking into getting a grant or two to help get the trailer and the necessities for the trailer! Any tips on grants and authority or lease on to someone??
I was talking with TX DPS troopers one day and we were discussing trucking. They told me they go after hotshots over semis because it's easier all around.
Im working oilfield north dakota im digging hard an tryna learn i have a great condition 6.0 dually with goosneck trying to start hotshotting on my 2 weeks off an after my hitch my goal is to get comfy enough to an learn enough to quit the rig
Y’all too real man, keep Grinding! Salute Kings, I’m on my way 💯🤞🏾
TYSM for the advice guys. I am so grateful for this I am thinking to start a Hotshot here in the west coast.
I have subscribed to your channel for learning purposes and I appreciate all the info from y’all! Currently looking into this business as my husband is trying to get his CDL (Not easy and expensive) and I’m looking into driving loads on a cargo van. Wish US luck and blessings that it all works out well for us. 😊
why get a cdl if your driving a cargo van? …just say in
You don't want competition, "get the rates up".
I just to have my semi truck but I sale it because is to much problem now I think it on getting in the hot shots I doing my research now to see how is working
Iron Bull and Diamond C trailers are the best in the game. Ford trucks are also the way to go, just so you know. Very easy on fuel, that F450 is a beast. 19.5 tires from the factory, 37k towing. The only thing I’d say is recalibrate the transmission at 65-70k.
Thanks, good info guys...That's Bull about targeting...needs to stop///keep on truckin'
Ay man thanks for all y'alls honesty man im really looking into i appreciate yall blessings
I would really like some info on how to start getting into this. Lookin got spend some money but hesitant about picking up load through Load Board
Being human is definitely important!!
You guys motivate me.
Im glad
I'm trying to get into this game the right way...I respect you guys hustle...I can be an valuable asset to guys.
I take care of my stuff and other peoples equipment like it's my own
I like how y’all come together and speak straight up facts ✊🏾💪🏾
Very inspirational,,,I would love to get into this!!!
If you need a truck at your disposal affordable and efficient managerial services.
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You can definitely be home more often and STILL make good money!
O O I DA LAWER UP! Put that sticker on the sides of your Truck🤯
Thanks for the video! I am considering starting toward the end of spring hotshotting. I currently work in sewer, I am a class 2 operator, around April I’ll have my class 3’s. But I am getting tired of getting sprayed with raw sewage every day. I have worked the dock for YRC, and XPO Logistics, and have my Class A CDL’s, are you taking on any new drivers? I am looking to take a small business loan out to get started so I can get a used truck, and used trailer with mega ramps so I can haul freight, and vehicles. I would appreciate your opinion on this, and if your taking on new drivers.
38 Year Trucking Veteran here. I been an owner op for long time. You are spot on but some has to do it and will do it. I am up to 3 Small 2001 Ford F350 2WD dually no trailer yet. Med is a 1996 Pete 377 Single axle pulling a 2006 Fontaine 53 Step deck and the Large is a 2000 Kenworth W900L 72inch sleeper pulling a 2016 Fontain 53 Step. Wanting to buy a trailer for the Ford any advise
love you guys man, you call the dot out for what it really is. i use to be a log truck driver from the pacific nw and they would target log trucks big time. never dump trucks or chip trucks just log trucks. keep the videos comin i really enjoy them.
Spot on. Thank you for this video. I’m retiring from the Army and this is my plan to Hotshot. I appreciate the info.
Appreciate the content! I’m a GA boy looking to get into the mix.
Any advice for semi truck driver that want to get started in hot shot trucking???
This video was very informative and full of the other side trucking…..
Are yall running that drone down the interstate making those shots? I can't figure it out unless that's what yall doing lol
Benni made a instagram reel on it. He hangs out his girl’s car window with his camera lol Dedication
@@HoggDiaries oh shoot yea and you are right that's dedication right there he goes all out to give us the best stuff lol in my opinion this is the best hotshot channel I watch but I only watch one other one back to back and that's a woman but I forgot her name.
@@paulriversred738 the hotshot adventure lady from Cali? Yeah Benni made some people step their videos up. But look into hotshot Macc, hotshot haven, ChrisTV, and Entre Mike. They have some good content
@@HoggDiaries Thanks I've been trying to find others to watch so again thanks ima check all those out.
@@HoggDiaries and yes the lady from cali who's moving to TX is who i was referring too😁
Thanks for the video I wanna start my business in California What kind of truck do you recommend and trailer
Thanks to you and your dad for the information about hotshoting. I plan to buy a truck this month, and start pulling for Indiana Transportation.. Pulling RV's, if you have any insight that you could give me I would be thankful... Barrett & Barrett Transportation
Not sure if you will see this. But thank you for the information. If you do have the time for a reply, I would greatly appreciate it.
My question is, now in October 2022, is this video still relevant?
If so great.
If not, what's changed?
I am looking at starting an S-Corp, transporting everything other than hazardous freight.
I have purchased a 5500 ram. I have a Diamond C trailer.
I am ready to start.
Please let me know. Thanks.
I’ll come drive for you guys I’ve had my CDL since 2007 I drove privately for my father-in-law he passed away I don’t have any verifiable over the road experience I have my own international tractor I can’t even get my own insurance I’m on insurable do you like that I have my own authority but because I can’t get insurance and it’s not that I would pay $20,000 a year to have insurance but right now they’re telling me I’m just uninsurable sometimes life just keeps trying to beat you down
Amen! STOP RUNNING CHEAP FREIGHT!! I’ve been down for 8 days due to $1 or less a mile. Then the decent freight gets taken in 1 minute or less being on the board. It’s ridiculous right now
You guys are on point, I was on the load board today, and there were loads for a dollar per mile going to cali, and 8000 pounds and 30 length, I was laughing my ass off, let's make sure we keep does rates up. It is wild out here.
it is the same as the construction bussiness
And when people do run for low rates, just let them run themselves out of business
I saw a load last night for .02 a mile I called and it was not a typo
We all need to come together an stand up to dot, need to start a Petition !
I had a dispatcher and it didn't work out so now I'm doing it myself its a job on top of a job great video family
My Man POPS you the Man Brother
Man what you said at the end of the video is what I want in life
I went through a weigh station in North Carolina they pulled me in to ask if I had a license 😂
I’d love to drive for you all , but I need to retire first lol. I’m only available part time, real part time. But these videos have talked me out of hot shotting, to much bs to get started.
I have a 2022 Chevy 3500. Holler if In trouble in my area, maybe could help.😃. Colorado my area.
Sounds like the system trying to faze out the small business, it's soooooo messed up....
My first time on y’all channel y’all taking real business I’m subscribing
Interested in getting a job as a driver near Nashville. Any advice on where to look/apply?
I am a cdl driver out of North Carolina and they are always targeting the hot shot drivers. I see more non cdl hot shot trucks pulled than anything especially in on i40 through Greensboro/Winston Salem area. Cross your T’s dot your i’s and watch your backs they will get you for everything. Safe Travel Divers!
See you on the road brothers
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.
So are they DOT trying to shut hot shot down or people who are black
Majority of hotshots are minorities. But I don’t like to throw that around all the time . But yes they target hotshots all the time
As a 25 year veteran of the highway(Class A CDL semi trucks), I believe they target Hot Shots & Box Trucks, because they are trying to do what the big rigs do. They're making sure the pick-up's & boxes are not trying to fly under the radar like some "Outlaw" trucker from back in the day. They're also hard on big rigs back East as well. That's why I stay out West. I only have to worry about Commiefornia.
Just my two cents...
My 2020 ram 5500, broke down at 22k due to the cp4, and was down for 5 weeks waiting on parts, and then again at 52k the DPF through a code down for a week again for flashing, and piece of the cp4 was cracked and replaced the pump again.
Any suggestions on trucks? What's ya preference?
I thank you very kindly for this video...... since I have been researching about this. Thank you for the trailer info also.
“PICKUP TRUCK” 😂😂😂
I'm new, but you're right, rates are shit, no one will even negotiate as someone else will come along and take it, if not even bid less
It sounds like the DOT is the equivalent of ATF just for truckers.
The guy with the flat only was asked for his license and Info. Didn't say he got written up. So you can't say he hit him up or violated him. Now I will say what was the point of even asking him for his info.
Thank you people for this very detail video.I am semi truck driver but i was thinking to get into hotshot business .Good info don't stop.P/S i have different skin color but, the way you talk I LOVE YOU.
I’m doing alot of research on hotshotting I still like it
We got em in Dallas over here off loop 12
THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH! I was just communicating this info to my guys!!! stop taking cheap rates!
Great video with information I hope I can use! I am set to retire from my current job June 2024. I am sure that Hot Shot is my next move so I am following your videos. Thank You for the solid advice.
Same here. I retire from the Navy in Aug 2023 so I'm getting started as well. Seems like the way to go. 🤜🏼🤛🏾
EOD? Very new and learning. What is this EOD ya'll speak of? Paper logging your miles trips etc? Again I'm very new and just started watching.
its ELD (Electronic Logging Device) It's basically a device that monitors your HOS(Hours of Service) meaning how many hours you can drive in a 70hr period or for the week .
@@marcstandley164 Thank you good sir. I figured it wa something with electronics or some tracking device. Thanks again
So load weighting is about 13,000 to 16,000 needs to be 4 to 5 dollars a mile