HotShot Trucking 101 - How to be a Non-CDL Hotshot Driver Legally!
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- This is an outline on what is required of a truck, trailer, and driver to be an over the road hotshot driver legally. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE leave comments with your thoughts and questions so that I know what you all want to see! Thanks!
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To the point, much appreciated! Its hard finding good videos like this.
Thank you for the info, it makes my life and others easier when it's explained as matter of factly as you did. Also thank you for not trying to sell me some BS I don't need or a lease on a truck. Respect 👊.
Really appreciate the feedback!
Like some of the others I’m looking to get into “Non CDL” Hot shot trucking business. I’ve spent the last three days watching hundreds of videos on the various options, rules, & regulations..
You answered more of my questions then even some of the most experienced owners out there that talk way to fast.
Thanks, new subscriber
I really appreciate it Steve. Hope you find the rest of the conte to be helpful as well! Reach out if you have any questions!
Have you found out yet? Maybe you could help me out ?
Ok. How do you get clients? Also new subscriber here.
@@jojo12gage there’s websites like Shiply
@@ripperlipper1016 Shiply requires an mc and dot number.
Your very informative between what you know are facts and what is your opinion. Thank you for that!! That alone makes you a great educator in my opinion, best of both worlds; facts and personal experience. Also, thank you for informing me of not only of the information I’ve been looking to get answered, but also information that i didn’t even think of looking into before I started my own personal hotshot LLC
One of best most informative videos ive seen. Thank u
Thank You! Iam a cdl driver and wanted to know all that information that you just gave so thank you again. I live in the state of California and this 101 lesson really helped me
Glad to be able to help!
I used to have a Class B CDL for about 4 years and gave up my CDL license. This looks very promising to me. Good video!
Thanks for the info. A couple things here I didn't know as a driver with over 5 million miles without a chargeable accident.
Even though I started at 17 with an Arkansas Chauffeur's License, that was grandfathered into a CDL, I'm in the process of putting together a non-CDL rig and staying within 150 miles of the house.
I'm almost 61 and it's time to start doing some stuff that's a little less demanding.
I appreciate the information in this video and will be looking at your other material as well.
Thank you!
Finally someone smart enough to post this information! Thanks! Great video!
Really appreciate the feedback Eric!
@@shipleytransport3211 we are thinking of getting into this business and we have been trying to get answers and all that is out there is confusing as heck. We just moved to TN and we are getting prepared for our new journey in this type of business. Again great video!
Great video, definitely keep people's attention and not boring straight-to-the-point, thank you for the info!
Thanks for the feedback Stacey!
I really liked your video it was so informative I'm a woman don't even know where to start this video was the best I've thank you so much for making this video it has helped me understand the business. Thanks 😊👍
Hi mary
Finally!! A persor that is full of clear info and concise...thx congrats ..
I'm looking to get into non CDL for now but get mine eventually..Thanks for the video and great info sir.
Thnk u so much 4 this video it's been rough 4 couple of yrs n I'm thinking on going to this hot shot thing I dnt have a truck yet or job nothing but 0 still researching gonna start w/something 2 get me a truck n your video is a good start I really appreciate it stay safe God bless u ur health n ur family🤙
Ship great job and I’m just learning can’t wait to see rest of vids, thanks for your sharing !
Your the bomb bro I'ma change my life with this job thankyou for the info I live in Arizona so this was spot on for me. I hope you have a great day man! 👍
Please explain the electronic logs for me thankyou 👍
Very informative video. Exactly what I was wanting to know. Thanks. And I'm subscribing now.
thank you for your great explanation i hope more people watch your videos keep up the good work
Very helpful. Thank you for making the video. I did not know such a thing existed, legal non CDL transportation.
Subscribed , very helpful thank you.
Looking forward to future videos
I think this is THE MOST informative video on interstate, GCVW, towing - period!
Truly appreciate that!
Yea but is it accurate information? You've never seen or heard of a dot using portable scales to declare a trailer overweight?
I've been doing serious research across TH-cam and Google looking for info that details exactly what one needs to do to get into HotShot trucking and NO ONE has given as good a description and you have here.
THANK YOU! I will be going through the rest of the series and sub as well. 👍
Well I can’t tell you how much we appreciate the feedback! Please let us know if you have any questions or if there is anything you would like to see covered moving forward!
man i totally agree with everything you just said. he has had the best description yet. i thought i had to have a CDL to do anything.
Thank you for the information, I wanted to start my own transport company since I left California to Texas.
Sorry for the late response! I really hope that it helped you and you’re on the path to success!
Thanks for dumbing it down ... That explanation was the easiest to understand ......🤟🏼
Thanks bro I’m from St Louis and been preparing to get in the industry. Imma sub to channel. Great info!!!
Thank for the video and info. I'm in missouri also (actually not to far from you) and am looking into getting into non cdl hotshot. You answered alot of my questions. Can't decide weather to hire on driving someone else's equipment or try and jump in with my own.
Really glad to help. The ultimate thing to decide there is how much responsibility you want. The more you take on, the more make.
Very helpful and credible video, thank you, sir.
I should have read comments below. Keep up the the good work, very helpful!
First video I came across that the info was given out that the trailer has to be under 10k lbs if traveling through Cali. Priceless info
That info is bad info. In his defense he did say he wasn't sure. You only follow your state laws and all other states have to follow. Also derating a trailer is illegal even if the manufacturer "assisted" in doing this. He seems like a nice guy but he can get a lot of people in trouble giving out these type of info. Everything else he was on point 👊💪
@@hotshotnewengland can you post a link to the law that states that is illegal? Not saying you’re incorrect. I’ve just searched everywhere and asked every appropriate law enforcement agency as possible Be4 putting the info out there. Nobody has ever shown me anything stating it to be illegal. All it does is ensure a CDL is not required.
I'm going to make a video this weekend explaining it all. In the meanwhile, call your manufacturer just like a DOT officer could do and ask what your trailer is rated for by giving them your vin number. Let us know their answer. I can save you 5 minutes and tell you they won't say the number that's on your sticker now. DOT goes by the original gvwr that was issued legally to the manufacturer when the vin number was registered with the department of transportation. The gvwr can never be changed from the department of transportation database. You can also call any DOT office and ask them to run your vin if you doubt this and the gvwr that comes back is the final and only number they care. Only seasoned DOT officers know this loophole which is why we get away with this. But not all get away and many guys end up with $50k+ loans on setups they can't drive because once you get hit with that OOS for having a derated vin sticker you can never drive that trailer again until you get your cdl as it's a $10k fine for a repeat offense.
@@hotshotnewengland I fully agree with everything you said. That’s why every time anyone asks about derating a trailer, I inform them that it must be done on a brand new trailer. That was its registered that way from the very beginning.
@@shipleytransport3211 it doesn't work that way that's also wrong. When the manufacturer makes that trailer it gets the gvwr that the trailer was meant for. They have structural engineers involved in rating the trailer and inspections done from dot to make sure everything is correct. Even a brand new trailer that gets "derated" it is still going to show up on the dot database with a higher gvwr. I have had this happen to several of my friends on brand new trailers. Kauffman was the original manufacturer who started allowing their customers to call in and ask for any gvwr on a sticker because that helps them sell more trailers! They will issue that sticker but they are not the ones driving that trailer you and I are so they could care less of what happens.
Thank you. Learned a lot. Trying to quit my daily to start a business. Earned a sub. 👏👏
Really appreciate the feedback! Have a new video coming up tonight that should be very beneficial to you!
Great video man! Just subscribed 👍
Appreciate it!!!
Makes perfect sense, so basically I need to go to pj & ask for the shipley special!
Haha I wish they would pay me for that or have a clue what you were even talking about 😂😂😂
Dude I like your videos great job keep it greasy side down and safe buddy
Appreciate it Stoney! You do the same!
Thank you for the information! Very helpful!
Really appreciate the feedback!
Really helpful thank you I’m going to started
I didn't know a trailer could be rated that low. Great content
Hey man I really love and appreciate this information you provided in this video and is perfect for me because I’m really trying to get into this business and to not need a cdl will help a lot. But one question, how much weight are you able to haul
Good simple informative video. Thanks
I ran into a guy from Texas doing this yesterday. I had briefly looked into RV hauling with a non cdl truck similar to yours.
My current w2 job is shaky and I've always wanted to hit the road.
Thanks for this info.
I'll have to watch the beginning a few times to understand the difference between gvw and total scale weight. Point me somewhere where I can get it straight. Anyway thanks I subscribed and will be watching your other videos
Really appreciate the feedback and support Jeff!
I tried to clarify the weight stuff better in this video. Check it out and see if that helps.
th-cam.com/video/Yz8ePpLlYAg/w-d-xo.html
Thank you!!!! Didn’t know half this info
This is a great video you did on this one I like because i am thinking going Non CDL
Really glad to help.
Dope info! Thanks 🙏🏾
Thank you very much. Your a great help for Hot Shot Drivers information. . . I was a CDL driver. Stay out of Ca. Too expensive. Oregon makes you buy there red reg. license plate. Another way to get your money. ( FYI )
Great video. I’m currently thinking of starting up as non cdl and have been confused on how weight with the truck and trailer work
Saludos,empezaste el negocio?,yo tambien voy a empezarlo,tienes alguna informacion util?.Gracias
Great information!!!!!
Thank you for the information kind sir!!
Thank you for all the info!
Not a problem! Hope it proves useful!
Great video thanks for sharing.
Very useful information thank you
Just want to add one thing. If you don't have apportioned plates then many states require that you purchase a trip permit, if you're over 12000lbs. Some permits are good for one trip some are good for 30 days and some (nevada) require you give an entry and exit point. Most of the time they don't even bother you about it but others will fine you up to $1500 for entering without it.
I live in Oregon and I have to get apportioned plates due to Washington and the states you mentioned so I don’t have to deal with permits.
Great video and info. I work in commercial auto insurance for a large insurance company. Before jumping into the industry, please consider the cost of insurance. I’ve seen some really expensive premiums. I’m happy to answer questions.
thanks for the info greatly explained looking into getting onto it please touch info on tools, accessories, insurance
Thanks so much. Looking for a trailer now. Just got my Truck.
Great video, tons of good information. I am curious though, aren't you correct in the initial assessment of the GVWR and weight for max load to carry when you first mentioned it? GVMR is the max weight it's rated to haul including the weight of trailer, so don't you have to account for GVWR and subtract the curb weight to get your load capacity before risking damage to the trailer itself? For example, if you have a 30K GVWR trailer, you can't haul 30K lbs of equipment, you'd have to subtract the curb weight (let's say 9K lbs) so it you'd be left with a 21K load capacity before possibly running into damaging the trailer in some form or another correct?
GREAT Video
Very Informative....THANK YOU !
Thank you for the info appreciate it
Thanks. Best video yet
Thank you! Hope you enjoy the rest of the content as well!
Thanks! Very informative 👍
Happy to help!
Awesome 👌absolutely awesome 👌👏very, very helpful. Thank you!
Not a problem! Glad you liked it!
Hey man. Deff got a follow from me I dig the channel. Can you do a full setup video say for your typical truck ram 2500 GMC 2500 Ford etc. and the differences in gross vehicle weights?
Great video! Do you plan on getting your cdl at some point or are you comfortable where you stand? I’m getting ready to be up and running starting the new year (non cdl). People are making it seem like you’re going to make pennies unless you have a cdl. I have a ‘16 Ram 2500 (10k) and a ‘22 Big Tex 28+5 (15.9k). Either way with or without it I wouldn’t be able to do cdl hauls lol.
Good info man. I am transporting RV’s right now and I am really thinking hard about getting into hotshot. I would love to talk with you on some different things.
Reach out to me on Facebook and we can chat.
Thank you for the info. God Bless.
dude i really enjoyed this video. im doing my research right now, my wife and I are looking to get into the industry! i would love to talk with you man.
Absolutely man. Reach out to me either personally or at Shipley Transport LLC on Facebook.
Same here
@@shipleytransport3211 how can I start driving for someone that already has a truck like where do I start looku
@@shipleytransport3211 looking*
@@shipleytransport3211 hey I'm interested in getting into this business but need a lot info
Like your video trying to get into this industry myself non CD l
Good info Bro. Blessings!
Thank you very much!
I’m 20 years old, looking to start a LLC, owned operator hotshot trucking business because I wanna be my own boss and be in charge of making my own money😁 thank you man
Great video
Appreciate it! Let us know if there is anything else you want to see covered!
yes you explained it clearly Sir
This was helpful thank you
In your opinion best truck and trailer
Nice setup we have the same truck just our setup is a Chevy 2500HD with Heavy Duty 16Ft Utility Trailer
This video was great, def cleared up a lot of questions I had. I did have a question regarding insurance. Is standard full coverage going to cover your vehicle, trailer and cargo in case of anything or is there specific insurance we can get as non-CDL.
Definitely want to know this too
That's cool to know cause I'm thinking about doing hot shot rigs just around my local areas flatbed and cattle probably run a 18 foot gooseneck for the moment I think hot shot rigs in Colorado can't go over 27,000 pounds
Awesome video. Thank you so much..subbed
Really appreciate it J! Check out the other videos and let me know what you think!
Love non CDL but still have to follow pretty much all CDL rules it's insane how over regulated the trucking industry has become I got out 7 years ago and was thinking about going back in seems like the regs have doubled since I got out and not losing any steam
The only things Non-CDL allows someone to not need are IFTA, apportioned license plates, and the Drug and Alcohol Consortium. Other than that, you’re completely right.
So if I have a CDL license and I drive a Non-CDL job but is DOT regulated, do they still check you for Clearing house
My buddy hauls cigar boats that have their own trailers non cdl & he makes bank. I used to hold a Class A CDL. I'm thinking of getting a truck & getting into boat hauling. Long as your under 26k lbs or less your good. Travel Trailer hauling is good also. My grandpa used to haul those in the 80's & 90's in his old dually Chevy 454 gas, no trailer attached
Great video man just to be crystal on this tho it's just your gvwr weight not your gvwr and your haul weight capacity. I'm new to this game and just trying to gather as much knowledge as possible
I just tried to clarify that on the linked video. Check it out and let me know what you think!
th-cam.com/video/Yz8ePpLlYAg/w-d-xo.html
Thinking about getting back into an assortment of different types of trucking. Would it be worth doing OTR trucking in my '01 RAM 3500 or would it only benefit having a newer truck?
Thank you for sharing man
great video
Good video thanks
Thanks man I appreciate it. Love the video
Really glad to help! Check out the other videos and let me know what you think!
@@shipleytransport3211 man I've been watching non-stop. Lol I live in St. Louis and going to buy my first truck soon.
@@debo226 that’s awesome man. Hope you can find a deal with these crazy prices right now. Give me a shout in October if you’ve got your equipment and looking to get started.
@@shipleytransport3211 will do, thanks for taking the time to reach back out.
@@debo226 of course. Let me know if I can help in the future!
Brother, thank you so much! This has been great info. I am a Missouri guy too getting into this hot shot stuff. Where are you located? Where did you buy your trailer?
Hey I am not sure if you are still active on on here but I live in AZ and I am about to to start Hotshot trucking. I am glad I came across this video because I did not know if you are towing a trailer it has to be 10000 pounds or less. Can you tell me where you found your gooseneck at, I have looked online and they are way over 10000 pounds. That would help me out so much !
Fucking ayeeeeeee.... You explained it so well! I now just have to find a freaking trailer lol
I've had a CDL for over 40 years. I just don't understand why anyone would want to drive commercially without a CDL. Why would you limit your earning abilities, the types and size of loads available to you ? Spending the same amount of time away from home and earning substantially less. Yes we pay more in taxes but that is easily covered by the income generated. I just don't understand. I'm all about Freedom & Liberty, being your own boss. Not looking to disrespect anyone driving non CDL drivers. Just trying to understand.
As far as "so you want to be a HotShot" videos go, kudos to the creator of this video / channel. Very accurate and straightforward information, unlike Piglet and others who have done more harm to the industry and gullible individuals than good.
I'd suggest everyone interested in this industry read and understand the FMCSA Regulations Handbook. Also get a copy of JJ Keller Securement Manual. I see illegally "secured" loads everyday which endanger us all and tge #1 reason our insurance rates are so outrageous.
Keep those wheels spinning.Enjoy the ride, rubberside down.
Well I fully agree with you on everything you said. My entire goal with this page is to get more people doing things the right way and to try to help the industry any way that I can.
As far as Non-CDL for me, it fits my equipment very well. By registering my truck at 26k lbs, I know I will not be over weight on my truck or trailer. My total equipment cost is down so it makes financial sense. I also think everyone should run their own business how they see fit and profitable. Hope things go well for you moving forward and truly appreciate the feedback!
@@shipleytransport3211 Keep up the good work.
@@steeleexpressllc990 thanks!
Really good info. You compressed a lot into one video. One question: Length laws...From my understanding, Should I get a chassis cab, so there's no bed if I plan on running a 49 foot car hauler? length laws in my state are 53 feet. I heard of there's no truck bed, that part isn't counted as part of the trailer.
Yes. Anything over 65’ total should not have a pickup truck bed and the truck should be registered as a tractor.
@@shipleytransport3211 Thanks for the quick reply confirming that. Great work by the way. Subbed.
Awesome video, thank you for sharing! Looking at numbers now, making sure I'm legit!
Not a problem Curtis! Glad to help!
Hi Craig, with the looming Entry-Level Driver Training deadline of Feb 7, 2022, is there any drawback to getting my CDL back (let it go several years back when I took a desk job) but operate as a Non-CDL with lighter hardware etc? It seems like it would be best to get it back now if I every think I may want it. Really enjoying the videos and the information! Thank you!
Great video! Very informative. Can the trucks be used as personal vehicles or is it strictly for transportation?
Appreciate the feedback! So if you are not working, use the Personal Conveyance option on your ELD. (There’s more to it that this but this is the general idea)
Great great info.
Thank you very much!
Great video thank you for sharing this info very helpful. I’m with RV business but I want to star doing hot shot and my question is if I have a 100 gal fuel tank connected to my truck is that legal ?
If it is gas- has to be one that pills fuel into The main truck tank… can not be gravity with gasoline- only diesel… and can only be 119 gallon max! Or you need placards!
Send me some info on the trailer please, good job on this recording best of luck!!
I learned a lot of. Thanks.
I am going to do myself a 25 feet one axle dually, bumper trailer. How can do with the DOT inspection? I drive a 2001 Silverado 3500 GVWR 10100 pounds.
Thanks for the info brother god bless
I only have a couple main questions. I will keep looking at your videos incase you answer them but here they are--
Where do you get loads from? Do you pay to be a part of a certain website or host service of some kind? Also, are there any forums/websites where hotshot people conversate at? That would be VERY helpful to have a website where everyone brainstorms and shares ideas to noobies....
Also, are loads Common? Or are people kinda fighting over all the good loads? I was a truck driver for a while and everyone would constantly fight over the GOOD loads- the longest hauls basically... Is it like that with hotshotting? Thanks man. Good video. Will watch the others. God bless.
Wondering about the same things.
I have the identical truck (2011) with a 13,000 gvwr. I have that identical trailer w/35ft and a derate to 13,000 gvwr. My truck is tagged at 26,000 lbs (NC). The 10,001 cdl rule for the trailer is only for those who are licensed in that state, not those who drive through so, if Missouri says that if you tow a trailer over 10,001 lbs gvwr you'll need a cdl, then you'll need a cdl. Outside of that you're good.
I have a couple of questions if your still answering them at this point?
Q1. What is your trucks scaled weight if the GVWR is 13,025 lbs?
Q2. On a level 1 inspection at all and any weigh stations with all and any officers that may be performing it when they look at your trailer sticker and seeing 9,900 lbs as the rated weight and look on your BOL and see that your freight totals 10,000 lbs can you confidently say, with out a doubt, that they will not put you out of service or issue any violations because it's calculated that your over weight on your trailer as per your "derated" sticker weight? If your freight on your BOL is 10,000 lbs give or take a few 100 lbs that means your trailer weighs close to nothing which is impossible. Maybe most DOT officers are not that bright or diligent to figure that out but can you 100%, with out a doubt, say they "ALL" won't? I guess I snuck a third question in there, I hope you don't mind.
@@88roughneck it'll be a very bad thing to derate your trailer to 9,990! At least for commercial work, I don't know the light weight of my truck alone because that's not the weight I work with, but my total light weight is 15,800 and as long as the load I put on deck isn't over 9k I don't worry about being over on any axle. If you live in a state that requires you to have a cdl for a trailer with a 10,001 + gvwr despite the tow unit you should just get one. Now if that's not the case, get your trailer derated to 12,075 and go to work. Just a FYI just because you can carry a 10k load don't mean you should! Weight don't pay, its space that pay!
@@jasonscales2522 My trailer isn't derated and I do get paid for my space and have my CDL. So I don't have to worry about any of that.
I see so many new guys trying to break into the industry and they are lost looking for guidance. We all were there right. I do my do diligence and my own research and still come up confused at times but one thing for sure, I try my very best to look at all logical and reasonably possibilities and if I'm wrong hopefully it doesn't cost me more than just learning.
I am not as confident as some people out there to dab in the world of master interpreter of the law to guide anyone into that world. The law can be very confusing, vague, and difficult to understand. So the best people I have seek to guide me is those who are trained to be competent in the law and safety and who enforce it.
I have see many times so many people miss guide others because they understand these things in thier own perspective but thier own understanding of it isn't quite right either or thier experience has not yet proven weather or not its fully understood.
That's why I make the statement "can you say with 100% certainty with out a shred of doubt for all the states, all the ports and all the officers will you will not be put out off service or issued a violation for what you feel is your understanding of the laws ,rules and safety regulations. Most people can't say they can they are only able to say, "Well, so far from my experience with ports, states and officers......" but they can not fully say for sure with 100% certainly without a doubt. Why, because they are not experts in th law, rules and safety regulations.
I'm not just speaking of this particular matter I am speaking for the entire industry and any law, rule, and regulation.
I have found that it is difficult for anyone to put a guarantee on it. Why, because it varies per state, port, and even officers. I have witness one port on the entry of the state strickly enforces one law and defines it in one way and in the same state another port doesn't. I have witness two different states two different ports do that same and I have also witness two different officers enforcing the law and defining it two different ways as well.
So in my humble opinion and advice to anyone new nervous about the law and safety regulations seek answers from those who make it, enforce it and teach it they are trained, license, certified and compitant to do so and also keep in mide that it is going to vary. That was my only point to my questions. Do your research correctly and seek advice from the experienced one but answers from the experts.
I would derate my trailer either. I agree with you BTW. It's just better to get your CDL but like he mention in his video to each his own for what ever reason there is that open path for anyone to commercially drive with out a commercial driver's license. You will always have, in any Industry, those who seek the boundaries.
This non-cdl is a hack and who doesn't love a good hack and those with a good hack love sharing it with others. I may not be a hack in this industry but I will not deny I'm a hack at others and I will not deny that I myself love a good hack.
Thank you the break down was one of the best I’ve seen so with all being said how much weight can you haul with that set up legally thanks
I haul up to 10,000 lbs.
@@shipleytransport3211 wouldnt that take you over the 26000lbs. vehicle weight 13k trailer 9900..plus 10k lbs ?
@@agreaves1012 so you are adding actual weights and GVWR’s. Those are two different totals.
@@agreaves1012 Think of the GVWR as the "maximum". Say GVWR for a truck is 13000 lbs. That's the heaviest it is allowed to be. The actual weight with full fuel and everything might only be 9000 lbs which means you can legally put 4000 lbs in it and still be legal. Same goes for the trailer. 10000 lbs GVWR rating but might only weigh 6000 lbs unloaded. So when combined, the truck and trailer are rated for 23000 lbs. The actual unloaded weight might only be around 15000, leaving about 8000 lbs for carry weight. These are nice round numbers, you really need to scale the truck and trailer with full fuel and no load to get actual numbers, but this should give you an idea.