I quit my job and started towing with a 98 durango and a car dolly, eberone said i was absolutely crazy and would never make it. In 3 months I bought a 20' car hauler, and the doors opened to a whole lot more of what I could tow but was beating the durango to absolute hell. Went through 2 transmissions and 2 rear ends in about 4 month's but made enough money and bought a 2000 f250 7.3. Did ebpv delete, 4" back, ts6 tuner and intake. Put a 5" lift 35s bumper and winch on the durango and started doing offroad recovery as well towing and full roadside assistance and Mobile Repairs. Within 1 year I made over 150k and it all started with a $900 durango with a 5.9l and a used car dolly I bought. Now I'm looking at buying a wrecker and to hire a buddy to drive it all day while I continue doing long distance transports with the f250. Everyone that said I was stupid and crazy is now asking me how I started doing it and what to do. It was anything but easy and I made things work when they absolutely shouldn't have. But I stayed with it and never gave up.
10k a week don’t let that dude fool you man! Just get u a non cdl 40ft. People keep going to deep and to much over head and then go outta business play it smart boss. But congrats man!
53 fort Simone c out of the box is too expensive for hotshot but used for 33k when people are getting 40foot for 30k. I think that’s a smart investment. Especially because the GVWR on it is 40k lbs. Also we have to keep i mind a brand new truck with brand new Diamond C still is a small investment compared to a semi. It’s all about ROI and when you start picking up at places that o Lu accept 53’ trailers you start to see why semi trucks are on the road and they make the big bucks.
@Babylionhotshot no it's not that's just wrong. A used semi trailer is cheaper than a diamomd C I have both especially loaded out ones when a semi has air ride, you can't consistently find a loaded diamond for cheaper. A used semi is cheaper than a newer truck. You can get a 2018 cascadia for way less than any new pickup and it will last longer. A brand new cascadia is more but if you're buying a new semi and not a big company you're an idiot.
No way you will make 10k with or without cdl. Average loads are 1.60 a mile. You can only drive 11 hours a day. 3k miles a week. Stop getting people thinking that. You'll make on a good week 5k don't forget you have 1500 a month in insurance 1300.00 for truck. 1000 for trailer. You'll need to eat that's 700.00 a month you take home 2k a week if you do it right. That's still great money 8k a month just don't think you'll make killer money then be disappointed. And it's not easy. You'll be in the truck 24/7 if I'm wrong show you're bol prove you make 10k a week and I'll sell my trucks and come work for you. Or have a class on what to do right.
If anyone is waiting on their MC to season just haul cars on central dispatch until you're ready. You don't need a dispatcher and there's loads of regular people buying cars from copart and IAAI to keep you in business. Salvage car dealerships don't care about your MC.... Hell they don't even care if you have insurance... I worked in the used car industry for 6 years so I know this first hand.
@@johnwayne6775 my reply was deleted. Not sure by whom. Let's try this again. Guessing I'll have to change up my phrasing. My worldwide squiggly A is the same as my logo phrase on this platform excluding numbers. Also I believe I'm on all platforms. I'm definitely not a professional but I'll tell you everything I know for your charge
My brother…that trailer is awesome. I’m still using my 1998 24’ custom built tilt trailer, but it’s paid for! I can’t see getting a new trailer until I get a new truck. Using a 2018 Chevy 2500 for now, but looking to get a new set-up probably next year.
I used to be a manager at a furniture store and we unloaded big rigs. The advantage of a semi is that you don't have to spend two hours strapping and tarping your load with 100 lb tarps. 😊
I have followed you from the beginning it is really great to see you following in the footsteps of your much better-looking brother and going CDL. I can't wait to see some of this new content. By the way, how long will your total rig be now? My wife's suggestion is to tell your girlfriend now that you are a real truck driver you may be able to afford her a ring in the future. Look forward to the next video.
Hey Scooter I appreciate you and the support from the beginning. you must have seen me in my not so proud moments. I told my brother what you said and he laughed pretty hard. my total length has to be close to 70' im thinking. There is definitely 17' of truck in front of the 53' trailer deck. Also I was just a dinner with my girlfriend after she got off work and she happened to read your comment to me... I hope your right about being able to afford a ring now because her hopes just went up haha
2016 and older... i run non cdl hotshot because these diesel powered pick up trucks are not made to constantly carry that kind of weight.... I will be upgrading to a single axle international or freightliner truck with a Detroit diesel... hard to find but they are out there to run cdl hotshot in the near future
I think I want to do this type of hauling. I am starting from nothing. I am in a CDL training school at the moment, trying to figure out if I should go to work for a carrier or go into business for myself. Thing is I don't think the OTR will for my family. Dont know that there is enough work local Hot Shot either. Thanks for the informative video.
Semi single screw (used) 300hp with a Jake, small sleeper and start working. I used a Freightliner, 300hp, Eaton 4 over 4 split axle. Great economy and had no problems doing 85mph and fuel economy will that trans was 8-10 depending on conditions.
Ya but I see loads all the time that say must be a hotshot or low bow because the item is to tall for a semi. But yess I definitely see lots saying no hotshots more than I see the no Semi
It’s just so crazy how you can level up in such short amount of time, it felt like yesterday when I saw your first vids and were posted about 3 months ago and now look what a year now!! What a blessing man keep it up, and I just opened my LLC and bought my truck and trailer because of you, saying hi from central Florida 🫡
I’m with you 100% on Stu’s progress. Such a blessing. He’s an inspiration for sure. Good things come to those who hustle! The cream always rises to the top. Best of luck in your new endeavor too!
I just bought over 1700 worth of equipment from you bud.. I have a f450 chassis with goosneck hitch supposingly it pulls 37k pounds. Do you recommended getting the 53 footer with this setup or just get the 40ft?
If the person has the truck, trailer, CDL, and everything needed to start out in this business, is it smart to quit their full time job? Would like to hear the feedback.
I wouldn’t quit till 90 days after you have set up you MC # and USDOT #. Yes you will have to pay expensive commercial trucking insurance during this time but most brokers won’t work with you will you past 90 days. But you’ll see when you call for load and you will be able to judge when your getting more work and you can switch. I hope that made sense. Great question.
@bucs1015 your mc# is your authority. I'm assuming he's saying wait the 90 because most brokers won't wanna work with you until you've had your own authority for 90 days some it's 120
I have my class 1 driver in Canada (CDL - class A) with a 600hp volvo vnl heavy spec. Since January 2023 I have put so much money on repairs because they are giving us shit load that I am considering going HOTSHOT with a 550 diesel pick-up and a trailer like yours.
Have you scaled your new setup. If so what’s your drive axles weight with and without the trailer. Also what does the trailer weigh. That’s is a nice looking setup.
I have a curious question. What is your back ground prior to Baby Lion Trucking? I only ask because you seem somewhat educated or at minimum a person that listens more than speaks. If you know what I mean.
Have a nice non cdl 2021 2500 limited longhorn ram with a new 40 ft mega ramp gatormade trailer. Started in august of 2022. In the hole a 120k. Down to 90 k now. June is my last month of hauling for now. Hit 45 of the 50 states. Need a break from driving and taking a couple months off. Its a tough business. Gotta stay grinding.
Im about to purchase a new chevy 3500 HD Dually!!! Whats the biggest trailer i can get and still remain Non CDL? Trying to keep trailer weight down so i can haul the most freight possible to make the most money but really wanting a dually setup, wanting to run a couple years before going CDL. Thank you
Thanks Will and I hope it did inspire you. im going to be giving you the numbers for this set up as soon as possible. Im curious how much more I can make than a traditional 40' trailer. Im stressing to my brother that we have to keep track off all the data to a "T", because numbers in this trucking game are crucial. thanks again for dropping your comment and showing love. 🦁
Hey Stuart awesome buy looking to get one of those getting tire of grinding and squeezing the freight to be in the 8=10k weekly with is going to be easier to load smart move man you earn it time to print some real money bro be safe 👍👍😎😎🤑🤑🤑
Hey I'm looking at getting a trailer. I'm in Canada so I have my "CDL" and a Ram 5500. I'd prefer a step deck so I don't have to change my setup. Is Diamond C the only company that builds those. There are gooseneck everywhere but I'd prefer a 5th wheel
I got a rollin s brand trailer that’s stepdeck 40ft long I haul tractors on with a f450 they’d prolly make bigger and they make them all the way down to 16 ft I believe
@seandonaldson1977 Hotshot in Cali doesn't make mathmatical sense anyways. Fuel prices are too high, Rates are Too Low, Speed limits are too low for commercial vehicles (which plays a role against your ELD Clock) and probably smoother regulations I'm not familiar with. Since I got the Hotshot bed on my F550 though im good, my truck is registered as a tractor because it doesn't have a "bed"
LOL somebody's blowin smoke! I got rid of my big rig 10 years ago and started hotshoting. I bought a loadtrail 40ft 102 62inch spread. I was doing 8 grand a week every week till the covid bull started. Now with freight rates in the toilet I'm lucky to do 3 grand a week and I run my ass off. Your going to pull a 53ft trailer with your dually well good luck fighting with DOT being over length. Sad thing is around home I've got customers that I pull freight for and I make good money pulling their freight it's when you empty out and then start to find other freight to keep moving with. You got these morons who just can't say no to cheap ass freight that's causing the most trouble. I'm not hauling shit just to pay for fuel. These friggen brokers are screwing the crap out of this industry but not all of the are bad just most of them! Thank God I'm not going to be doing this much longer after 50 years over the road it's time to hangup the steering wheel. Planning on just running when I feel the need after being out here this long I can't just quit cold turkey I'd be a slobbering idiot. At one time I loved what I was doing but now it's a constant fight everyday in this industry and with FMCSA running around with their head up there ass just trying to destroy this industry along with the current administration it's just not worth it anymore. I wish you the best cause your going to need it!
Ya it was a good deal plus it will have resale value. Also im paying it of .60 cents a mile for the truck and trailer. So it’s was in total 120k$ and I plan on having them both paid off by when my truck reaches 200k miles. So that comes out to be a 6k$ payment every 10k miles. I have been keeping up with a decent rate per mile and just made my first 6k$ payment. It hurt but it now or later. Im at 12k miles on the truck already.
would you recommend working under someone else's MC number ? (not a big company) an owner operator that i know and just get my truck and give him some $ or just get my own MC?
Why not get a semi tractor instead if you are gonna do CDL anyways? Is it for the MPG or something? You can get a semi truck used that rated for way more for cheaper than a new 550 that’ll likely last longer. You need a class A for this anyways
Thanks Ironmule; So we were sitting at the dinner table and my brother said "Hey Stu, I think I found your trailer" he shows me his phone that is opened to Facebook. Ian,(the Seller) Posted it 3 min ago and he was trying to sell his truck and trailer. We messaged him and asked if he would sell us just the trailer. he messaged back yes for 33k$ we immediately asked for his number called him and headed down the next day. The rest is history. Im very glad Ian was a great guy and legit. But the short answer is Facebook.
pretty good. not the most about of maximum usage from the step deck part but im getting better. I working on getting better at booking loads. then that will in hand help me fill her up
Be prepared to get you another truck. Then trailers are too heavy for the 3 50s and 4 50s. I've been doing it for 5 years. I got rid of it. Went back to a 40 foot. Them trailers are just too heavy. Too much pressure on them trucks.
frick me that size trailer and truck means you are as long as a semi and trailer. I’m an aussie trucker and drive a cab over Daf CF and I’m 15m long or 49’ total length as a single trailer.
You Aussie's and those Cab overs lol Thats cool you watch the channel from over there. I appreciate the support. ya it's long but gives me great experience Incase I go semi.
You said a non CDL? I thought you had a CDL setup? I’ve been following you for a while now and I’ll be soon getting into the HotShot business. I’m enjoying the content you put out!
haha thanks. Its so nice and I want to move back soooooo bad. I was born and raised for the first 19 years of my life in St. Petersburg, FL. My Parents and my sister still live down there with just my brother and I up here in Illinois. But I'll be trucking down there with you sometime soon hopefully Mr.Pipe.
Just wanted to know how do you find the loads for non cdl i want to start doin hot shot runs i have a cdl but want to start first with non cdl just wana kno if u can help with telling me the app or website were to find loads
Okay so if you want to find loads I use Truckstop.com. but they are goin to want you to have a motor carrier authority. so you just have to go on the FMCSA website and register for that. its 300$ easy and then you can get insurance and a subscription to a load board but insurance is expense so look into getting a quote with progressive before anything. Good Luck Alejandro
I watched another hotshot video, dude grossed $150,000 and after expenses brought hom $30K, and got an extra $1,000 back in taxes at the end of the year. Dont be fooled my those high gross numbers. One guy made $250K and brought home $80K doing hotshot 29 out of 30 days every month. 😮 Dude didn't have a life and only made $80K.
If you’re having to ask the guy what you can make, you obviously didn’t do your research, once again lol. I hope you’re gonna do good, but man oh man 😅
@@rapidcarriers1111 okay so I’m going to tell you as much as I can. Google 1 day CDL and start making calls. They are out there and probably in SC. The one I found was in Iowa. It’s kinda a drive for you but I just got a hotel when I got there. Still a lot cheaper then 5k$. Hope that pointed you in the right direction. If you want the exact place I went to and they know that I send people I talk to their way; you have to call me for the number. Link is in the description. But I can unload some more secrets I know of too. But you should be able to find someone close to you by googling around your area and making phone calls. Thanks Rapidcarriers
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I quit my job and started towing with a 98 durango and a car dolly, eberone said i was absolutely crazy and would never make it. In 3 months I bought a 20' car hauler, and the doors opened to a whole lot more of what I could tow but was beating the durango to absolute hell. Went through 2 transmissions and 2 rear ends in about 4 month's but made enough money and bought a 2000 f250 7.3. Did ebpv delete, 4" back, ts6 tuner and intake. Put a 5" lift 35s bumper and winch on the durango and started doing offroad recovery as well towing and full roadside assistance and Mobile Repairs. Within 1 year I made over 150k and it all started with a $900 durango with a 5.9l and a used car dolly I bought. Now I'm looking at buying a wrecker and to hire a buddy to drive it all day while I continue doing long distance transports with the f250. Everyone that said I was stupid and crazy is now asking me how I started doing it and what to do. It was anything but easy and I made things work when they absolutely shouldn't have. But I stayed with it and never gave up.
10k a week don’t let that dude fool you man! Just get u a non cdl 40ft. People keep going to deep and to much over head and then go outta business play it smart boss. But congrats man!
Do u have a you tube channel or podcast? Looking to get some knowledge about the business
53 fort Simone c out of the box is too expensive for hotshot but used for 33k when people are getting 40foot for 30k. I think that’s a smart investment. Especially because the GVWR on it is 40k lbs. Also we have to keep i mind a brand new truck with brand new Diamond C still is a small investment compared to a semi. It’s all about ROI and when you start picking up at places that o Lu accept 53’ trailers you start to see why semi trucks are on the road and they make the big bucks.
@Babylionhotshot no it's not that's just wrong. A used semi trailer is cheaper than a diamomd C I have both especially loaded out ones when a semi has air ride, you can't consistently find a loaded diamond for cheaper. A used semi is cheaper than a newer truck. You can get a 2018 cascadia for way less than any new pickup and it will last longer. A brand new cascadia is more but if you're buying a new semi and not a big company you're an idiot.
No way you will make 10k with or without cdl. Average loads are 1.60 a mile. You can only drive 11 hours a day. 3k miles a week. Stop getting people thinking that. You'll make on a good week 5k don't forget you have 1500 a month in insurance 1300.00 for truck. 1000 for trailer. You'll need to eat that's 700.00 a month you take home 2k a week if you do it right. That's still great money 8k a month just don't think you'll make killer money then be disappointed. And it's not easy. You'll be in the truck 24/7 if I'm wrong show you're bol prove you make 10k a week and I'll sell my trucks and come work for you. Or have a class on what to do right.
If anyone is waiting on their MC to season just haul cars on central dispatch until you're ready. You don't need a dispatcher and there's loads of regular people buying cars from copart and IAAI to keep you in business. Salvage car dealerships don't care about your MC.... Hell they don't even care if you have insurance... I worked in the used car industry for 6 years so I know this first hand.
Can I pm you, I have hella questions pertaining to how to get into that particular sector
@@johnwayne6775 my reply was deleted. Not sure by whom. Let's try this again. Guessing I'll have to change up my phrasing. My worldwide squiggly A is the same as my logo phrase on this platform excluding numbers. Also I believe I'm on all platforms. I'm definitely not a professional but I'll tell you everything I know for your charge
@@johnwayne6775 my worldwide squiggly A will be on the most popular and biggest search engine
You’re right, but you forgot to mention that a lot of those people pay in cash on the spot.
My brother…that trailer is awesome. I’m still using my 1998 24’ custom built tilt trailer, but it’s paid for! I can’t see getting a new trailer until I get a new truck. Using a 2018 Chevy 2500 for now, but looking to get a new set-up probably next year.
I used to be a manager at a furniture store and we unloaded big rigs. The advantage of a semi is that you don't have to spend two hours strapping and tarping your load with 100 lb tarps. 😊
Why not get a used single axle sleeper semi and a used regular stepdeck and have more capacity
Because they make getting loans extremely difficult
I have followed you from the beginning it is really great to see you following in the footsteps of your much better-looking brother and going CDL. I can't wait to see some of this new content. By the way, how long will your total rig be now? My wife's suggestion is to tell your girlfriend now that you are a real truck driver you may be able to afford her a ring in the future. Look forward to the next video.
Hey Scooter I appreciate you and the support from the beginning. you must have seen me in my not so proud moments. I told my brother what you said and he laughed pretty hard. my total length has to be close to 70' im thinking. There is definitely 17' of truck in front of the 53' trailer deck. Also I was just a dinner with my girlfriend after she got off work and she happened to read your comment to me... I hope your right about being able to afford a ring now because her hopes just went up haha
2016 and older... i run non cdl hotshot because these diesel powered pick up trucks are not made to constantly carry that kind of weight....
I will be upgrading to a single axle international or freightliner truck with a Detroit diesel... hard to find but they are out there to run cdl hotshot in the near future
I've invested 25k for my dually and trailer and it's paid for... ive done 95% of all the work on my equipment myself
@@novavroomvroom3435 what’s a good starting point to save and start
Congratulations on the new trailer lion ! 🔥👍🏾 looks good
Heyyyy!!!! Thanks and the same to you on your new stretch RGN! That was a sick video!
@@Babylionhotshot hell yea man appreciate it !!
🎉@@truckingwithbennii
I think I want to do this type of hauling. I am starting from nothing. I am in a CDL training school at the moment, trying to figure out if I should go to work for a carrier or go into business for myself. Thing is I don't think the OTR will for my family. Dont know that there is enough work local Hot Shot either. Thanks for the informative video.
Semi single screw (used) 300hp with a Jake, small sleeper and start working.
I used a Freightliner, 300hp, Eaton 4 over 4 split axle. Great economy and had no problems doing 85mph and fuel economy will that trans was 8-10 depending on conditions.
This is great but remember at the end of the day, you are still in a pick up truck and still will get denied loads because of that.
Ya but I see loads all the time that say must be a hotshot or low bow because the item is to tall for a semi. But yess I definitely see lots saying no hotshots more than I see the no Semi
@@Babylionhotshot yessir just don’t want you to get discouraged keep going!
With a step deck your fuel mileage will drop due to drag from the step deck...!!!!
Doesn't matter as long as you can make 10 grand a week. Or close to it
@@MrC867 😂😂😂😂
It’s just so crazy how you can level up in such short amount of time, it felt like yesterday when I saw your first vids and were posted about 3 months ago and now look what a year now!! What a blessing man keep it up, and I just opened my LLC and bought my truck and trailer because of you, saying hi from central Florida 🫡
I’m with you 100% on Stu’s progress. Such a blessing. He’s an inspiration for sure. Good things come to those who hustle! The cream always rises to the top. Best of luck in your new endeavor too!
I just bought over 1700 worth of equipment from you bud.. I have a f450 chassis with goosneck hitch supposingly it pulls 37k pounds. Do you recommended getting the 53 footer with this setup or just get the 40ft?
Damn that’s a cool ahs trailer! Worth it, all the best. You gonna make a fortune with that set up trust
If the person has the truck, trailer, CDL, and everything needed to start out in this business, is it smart to quit their full time job? Would like to hear the feedback.
I wouldn’t quit till 90 days after you have set up you MC # and USDOT #. Yes you will have to pay expensive commercial trucking insurance during this time but most brokers won’t work with you will you past 90 days. But you’ll see when you call for load and you will be able to judge when your getting more work and you can switch. I hope that made sense. Great question.
@@Babylionhotshot info helps. I haven’t bought the truck and trailer yet. I’m in the process of looking. Trying to get info from everyone! Thanks man!
@@Babylionhotshot in a nutshell how do you get your own authority after the 90 day mark?
@bucs1015 your mc# is your authority. I'm assuming he's saying wait the 90 because most brokers won't wanna work with you until you've had your own authority for 90 days some it's 120
I would deff run something like that but with a bigger truck like f550
Yessir. You read my mind
I have my class 1 driver in Canada (CDL - class A) with a 600hp volvo vnl heavy spec. Since January 2023 I have put so much money on repairs because they are giving us shit load that I am considering going HOTSHOT with a 550 diesel pick-up and a trailer like yours.
Hey Ian!!!!!!….LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Have you scaled your new setup. If so what’s your drive axles weight with and without the trailer. Also what does the trailer weigh. That’s is a nice looking setup.
Nice video especially since my dude in it go OvertheTop Hauling
Could you I imagine replacing tires on that rig? Thats 14 tires total, probably around $7,000 for new tires all around. 😮
I have a curious question. What is your back ground prior to Baby Lion Trucking? I only ask because you seem somewhat educated or at minimum a person that listens more than speaks. If you know what I mean.
Have a nice non cdl 2021 2500 limited longhorn ram with a new 40 ft mega ramp gatormade trailer. Started in august of 2022. In the hole a 120k. Down to 90 k now. June is my last month of hauling for now. Hit 45 of the 50 states. Need a break from driving and taking a couple months off. Its a tough business. Gotta stay grinding.
Stop running coast to coast you want make no money like that.. find a lane an master it
@@hawthornetransport noted! Thanks!
Im about to purchase a new chevy 3500 HD Dually!!! Whats the biggest trailer i can get and still remain Non CDL? Trying to keep trailer weight down so i can haul the most freight possible to make the most money but really wanting a dually setup, wanting to run a couple years before going CDL. Thank you
Didn't know you could pull that stepdeck with your bed still on !
ya my truck wasn't ready yet so we had to improvise and use my brothers.
this guys is just doing it for the views!
How do you like the air ride?
I would neverrrrrrrrrrrrr Not got air ride. I love it
what is your current setup and how much can u tow with it? also how much could you tow with your old setup.
That’s great for you bro good inspiration for us . 👍
Thanks Will and I hope it did inspire you. im going to be giving you the numbers for this set up as soon as possible. Im curious how much more I can make than a traditional 40' trailer. Im stressing to my brother that we have to keep track off all the data to a "T", because numbers in this trucking game are crucial. thanks again for dropping your comment and showing love. 🦁
GREAT VIDEO💪💪💪 Especially since I’m in it
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Hey Stuart awesome buy looking to get one of those getting tire of grinding and squeezing the freight to be in the 8=10k weekly with is going to be easier to load smart move man you earn it time to print some real money bro be safe 👍👍😎😎🤑🤑🤑
Congrats man! Go hustle out there 💪
Hey I'm looking at getting a trailer. I'm in Canada so I have my "CDL" and a Ram 5500. I'd prefer a step deck so I don't have to change my setup. Is Diamond C the only company that builds those. There are gooseneck everywhere but I'd prefer a 5th wheel
I got a rollin s brand trailer that’s stepdeck 40ft long I haul tractors on with a f450 they’d prolly make bigger and they make them all the way down to 16 ft I believe
You can pull that in every state? For some reason I don’t think this would fly in California but I could be wrong.
@seandonaldson1977 Hotshot in Cali doesn't make mathmatical sense anyways. Fuel prices are too high, Rates are Too Low, Speed limits are too low for commercial vehicles (which plays a role against your ELD Clock) and probably smoother regulations I'm not familiar with. Since I got the Hotshot bed on my F550 though im good, my truck is registered as a tractor because it doesn't have a "bed"
What type of cdl you need for that 53 footer ?
Well a Class A CDL covers you for anything over 26,001 LBS GVWR. but you can't have a combination restriction or a tractor trailer restriction.
LOL somebody's blowin smoke! I got rid of my big rig 10 years ago and started hotshoting. I bought a loadtrail 40ft 102 62inch spread. I was doing 8 grand a week every week till the covid bull started. Now with freight rates in the toilet I'm lucky to do 3 grand a week and I run my ass off. Your going to pull a 53ft trailer with your dually well good luck fighting with DOT being over length. Sad thing is around home I've got customers that I pull freight for and I make good money pulling their freight it's when you empty out and then start to find other freight to keep moving with. You got these morons who just can't say no to cheap ass freight that's causing the most trouble. I'm not hauling shit just to pay for fuel. These friggen brokers are screwing the crap out of this industry but not all of the are bad just most of them! Thank God I'm not going to be doing this much longer after 50 years over the road it's time to hangup the steering wheel. Planning on just running when I feel the need after being out here this long I can't just quit cold turkey I'd be a slobbering idiot. At one time I loved what I was doing but now it's a constant fight everyday in this industry and with FMCSA running around with their head up there ass just trying to destroy this industry along with the current administration it's just not worth it anymore. I wish you the best cause your going to need it!
Look at it this way
$33,000
Over 10 yrs or 520 weeks
Is $64 a week or $9 a day for a top of the line trailer
Ya it was a good deal plus it will have resale value. Also im paying it of .60 cents a mile for the truck and trailer. So it’s was in total 120k$ and I plan on having them both paid off by when my truck reaches 200k miles. So that comes out to be a 6k$ payment every 10k miles. I have been keeping up with a decent rate per mile and just made my first 6k$ payment. It hurt but it now or later. Im at 12k miles on the truck already.
@@Babylionhotshot You got your cdl now?
@@hustlehaulandtowtrucking3508 yes finally
Good job and good luck
Thank you so much for your help
would you recommend working under someone else's MC number ? (not a big company) an owner operator that i know and just get my truck and give him some $ or just get my own MC?
Very inspirational 👏
Thanks Nikoatl 🦁
I just got started cant wait untill i get rolling like this
Why not get a semi tractor instead if you are gonna do CDL anyways? Is it for the MPG or something? You can get a semi truck used that rated for way more for cheaper than a new 550 that’ll likely last longer. You need a class A for this anyways
Good question
Nice trailer! How did you find it??
Thanks Ironmule; So we were sitting at the dinner table and my brother said "Hey Stu, I think I found your trailer" he shows me his phone that is opened to Facebook. Ian,(the Seller) Posted it 3 min ago and he was trying to sell his truck and trailer. We messaged him and asked if he would sell us just the trailer. he messaged back yes for 33k$ we immediately asked for his number called him and headed down the next day. The rest is history. Im very glad Ian was a great guy and legit. But the short answer is Facebook.
How’s it going with the trailer
pretty good. not the most about of maximum usage from the step deck part but im getting better. I working on getting better at booking loads. then that will in hand help me fill her up
also I have all the number on an excel spread sheet that im going to post and go over with everyone
Can I start with a ford F350?
Be prepared to get you another truck. Then trailers are too heavy for the 3 50s and 4 50s. I've been doing it for 5 years. I got rid of it. Went back to a 40 foot. Them trailers are just too heavy. Too much pressure on them trucks.
After a year, how has this trailer worked out for you?
frick me that size trailer and truck means you are as long as a semi and trailer. I’m an aussie trucker and drive a cab over Daf CF and I’m 15m long or 49’ total length as a single trailer.
You Aussie's and those Cab overs lol Thats cool you watch the channel from over there. I appreciate the support. ya it's long but gives me great experience Incase I go semi.
You said a non CDL? I thought you had a CDL setup? I’ve been following you for a while now and I’ll be soon getting into the HotShot business. I’m enjoying the content you put out!
Cursing will lose you more viewers than gain
Welcome to Florida
haha thanks. Its so nice and I want to move back soooooo bad. I was born and raised for the first 19 years of my life in St. Petersburg, FL. My Parents and my sister still live down there with just my brother and I up here in Illinois. But I'll be trucking down there with you sometime soon hopefully Mr.Pipe.
40 plus 5 with ramps u can do very well
You can still run this set up non CDL?
No brother
32k for used trailer?
Just wanted to know how do you find the loads for non cdl i want to start doin hot shot runs i have a cdl but want to start first with non cdl just wana kno if u can help with telling me the app or website were to find loads
Okay so if you want to find loads I use Truckstop.com. but they are goin to want you to have a motor carrier authority. so you just have to go on the FMCSA website and register for that. its 300$ easy and then you can get insurance and a subscription to a load board but insurance is expense so look into getting a quote with progressive before anything. Good Luck Alejandro
Still waiting for you to tell me how to get that class a CDL for only $600...
Have you figured it out ?? I need to know also
Would you be interested in selling your trailer, I’m running a 3500 ram
Fing hotshots always in the way taking up parking and blocking the fuel lines for real truckers
Does he has TH-cam channel?
Who Ian? the guy I got the trailer from. He said he does.
the next tow piglet
only thing its missing is the dovetail
You never told us about the cdl situation how to get a cdl in like 3 days !!! Lol
You have to call me in the description. I don’t want to over whelm the school that’s the reason. Then no one will be able to get a cheap CDL
New subscribe awesome video
I watched another hotshot video, dude grossed $150,000 and after expenses brought hom $30K, and got an extra $1,000 back in taxes at the end of the year. Dont be fooled my those high gross numbers. One guy made $250K and brought home $80K doing hotshot 29 out of 30 days every month. 😮 Dude didn't have a life and only made $80K.
Dude, you can't pull that as non CDL. Your max GVWR is 26,001 lbs combined truck and trailer. That new trailer is a 40K 😂.
Even if your new I think it’s bs that nobody wants to work with you it’s like how you gonna get experience when nobody wants you
No combination certs or anything
Awesome video man love the content very inspirational 👏🏾 👍🏾 just got my Class A looking to get started soon
blowing your credit line
33k!!!!!??? man get a semi rent both trailers and go to work with ur brother!!!;
Get ur CDL getting 53 foot
People, crawl before walking. Get a taste on what you're getting into!!
They want to much bread for a 53 you’ll spend the extra money paying for it
If you’re having to ask the guy what you can make, you obviously didn’t do your research, once again lol. I hope you’re gonna do good, but man oh man 😅
Well we will see that for sure. And I’m definitely putting the real numbers out good or bad.
Theres a reason why he moved to a semi lol
Shit I would had a load back
can i make money?? hes selling it for a reason!!!!
The bigger the trailer the less weight you can haul I do not understand your reasoning by getting a bigger trailer and pulling it with a pickup truck.
I don't like the fact non-cdl hotshoters can get away with adding length and weight and still don't have a CDL
Nope 35'
😝 "promo sm"
Must be running all over the country from sun up to sun down without logging!!!
Hey what's up nice trailer can i get the number to the school, thanks
Where are you out of?
South Carolina
@@rapidcarriers1111 okay so I’m going to tell you as much as I can. Google 1 day CDL and start making calls. They are out there and probably in SC. The one I found was in Iowa. It’s kinda a drive for you but I just got a hotel when I got there. Still a lot cheaper then 5k$. Hope that pointed you in the right direction. If you want the exact place I went to and they know that I send people I talk to their way; you have to call me for the number. Link is in the description. But I can unload some more secrets I know of too. But you should be able to find someone close to you by googling around your area and making phone calls. Thanks Rapidcarriers
Thanks again