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I like the fact that you paint a realistic picture and not just gloss over realities of the industry. Having the wrong expectations can easily demoralize you.
My man piglet is on fire! thanks for breaking it down for us👌🏼
Nice coverage Alex, a lot of great info, I appreciate you putting it out there. Drive safe Buddy!
People need to understand that you need to stack your money for that rainy day. At the same time to make sure your debt to income is low. You are on point my friend.
Trucking my friend sometimes just bring too many rainy days.And if you have never been a owner/operator that has own authority and runs semi's, then you wouldn't understand
Bro You got the best videos in the business, I got my CDL and I am thinking about getting my own truck, thanks so much for all the info.
Master of your craft. Your dedication and attention to detail combined with your willingness to help others is why your page is the best HotShot channel on here.
Wow! It's like you were talking from the future COVID killed everything.
Great job A you always make great points, enjoy your holiday weekend
Well, your videos are definitely educational. I'm interested and appreciate your information your passing on to us. Thanks man.
A CDL will give you more opportunity to haul heavier freight (which you probably shouldn’t do). Basically, more “less desirable” loads will become available. I’d rather haul lightweight loads - saving fuel and not wearing out the equipment.
You're a wealth of knowledge as always Alex thanks for sharing and seeing The Good The Bad and The Ugly
Alex, your videos are incredible. In four of your videos, I learned 20 new points that will help me make more money. Awesome. Thank you so much. Keep the info coming.........
You lay it out plainly. Thanks. Dispatching seems to be the key.
I'm watching your channel for a while now, and while I was getting excited about the Hotshot part of this of this business I actually realized it's exactly the same like expedite. Expedite is also a very limited amount of freight and of course there are thousands that fight over a load.
Good information man. I'm finally running smoothly with a better dispatch an I have more experience on straps an chains an tarps an all the other equipment.
Ram 2500 Megacab Cummins who is the better dispatcher. Do they have a course for strapping and securing freight on trailers
Love your content, keep up the awesome work.
Mr, Alex bro thanks for passing on knowledge . Can’t wait to become a hot shot driver soon. Become your own boss and enjoy the otr life. Yay 👍👍. Keep it coming bro.
Best I can say Is having a cdl gives you more options. True if freight dies off, doesn’t matter what your pulling, it sucks. Having a contract option on your DOT opens you up for contract trucking. I’ve been a CDL driver for over 10 years and I can honestly say that getting experiences in all for of driving gives you options.
TP, you might just be rambling on that "HS CDL-A sucks" video but look how far you've gone...you had planted the seed and now flourishing man. Keep up your informative channel and thank you for your service in the transport industry. Safe travels my friend!
I switched to cdl hotshot and have been running crazy but thanks for the great videos..also my boss went and got wild bill and enterprise rental f350 for non cdl ...
If you want to start a hot shot business just do it and stop worrying about the economy stay positive!
Alex, first of all I like your channel and watch every video. Great job.
I think the most important thing is not how many loads you can get but how much money you can make.
I’m a shipper and let me give you one example.
I ship a full truck load (53 foot van). That weighs 44000 lbs from Charlotte to Denver, 1556 miles.
I pay this guy $4000 for non hazmat and $5200 for hazmat freight. He turns around and picks up street signs in Colorado Springs, roughly 120 mile deadhead and returns them to N.C. For $2300 since the whole load only weighs 20k
That’s about 3100 miles for about $ 6300 to $ 7500 depending what I ship
His cost driving a semi round trip in fuel alone have to be 75% more than a hotshot all around
If I don’t have that much of a load and my guys in Denver don’t need a lot I use a hotshot, same miles 9000 lbs, $3500. Non hazmat.
So that’s $4000 for 44000 lbs or $3500 for 9000lbs.
I think if it was me I would run hotshot all day and just become the greatest load grabbing hog I could be, no matter how little the amount of daily loads are out there.
Keep on trucking, there is a big need and demand for all of you hotshotters.
I agree with you 95%. Contract freight is any agreement between a shipper/broker and carrier. That COULD very well be between a HS owner and/or a semi owner op or company for LESS than full loads.
I will be getting in the hotshot business soon. I have watched your videos and I'm impressed of how much time and effort you have put into you videos. The information are very useful and enlightening to newcomers. This one video in particular is very informative. I was in the local trucking business in California for 27 year. Close the company officially in 2015 and said I'll never be a trucker again. Wrong! Once a trucker always a trucker. I just want mention that I watch other CZcams videos too. And 2 of of the Hotshoters producing them videos are very informative as well. Thank for the invaluable information.
Paulo Raphael
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You're right! Very informative!
you make some good points alex, and as you know we are riding a ten year up-swing with the economy and are due for a correction, also currently other factors like trade war will play a part in a downswing.
Superb analysis. Great insight and detail.
Awesome breakdown Alex!👏👏👏
Good informative video Mr. Piglet!!!
Many step deck owner operatos are starting to cary more than one loads cutting into hotshot industry. They also cary big loads. $30k truck $25k step deck (used). Can do best of both worlds☺
I wish I would have just bought a step deck instead of buying a hotshot it's not even a comparison
Don't forget the biggest reason. The life style of not being with family and sleeping in the back seat of a truck on the road eating crappy foods. 🙈
Eating crappy food is a driver's choice. You can eat good meals on the road.
I don't understand why hotshots don't go home
I have been hotshotting for 4 years and the last three I have been home every night and weekends. So a lot of how you work depends on where you live.
It's hard to go home every night if you run interstate.
@@happypappy6371 not really depends on how you book your loadd
Load
Also if you have the option to pick your own loads then you control where you want to go
Good break down info, sounds like van trailers equipped with a refer is the way to go out of 100,000 loads you have 20% way better than 3%
I feel you should have prefaced this with I choose not to get a contract, or I can't get one because I have a cdl, or don't want to spend the money on certain equipment. In my area there are plenty of hot shots that run contract freight. One guy even has a VanGo setup gooseneck. Opening up more freight to him. Your gonna get out of it only what your willing to put in.
Excellent subject matter narrative categorizing loads
Great info. Thanks for the video.
You have real balls parking next to Werner
who says he did. Werner probably parked next to him.
Species 8472 fuck off, pussy
@@charkswitlazers you sound like you need to smoke some ganja
TP whats up fam. Good info as usual. Stay safe out there
Is there more freight available from the load boards depending on what subscription you have ?
The economic situation at any given time depends on many factors. Hot Shot trucking started with split speed limits. In Ford E350 vans and non-CDL 2 axle trucks that could go faster than the 55mph speed limit in many key states. While auto and pickup vehicles could go 10mph faster. Had fewer restrictions on roadways and inspections. The freight could be a box of paperwork or a pallet with a pump, valve or key mechanical or electrical part. The freight was stuff too critical for UPS, or Fed Ex.
That freight still exists.
But what is thought of today as Hot Shot is exactly as you say. It is the left overs, or oddball quick load.
But understand the mega carriers DO carry that same freight too! If they have a deadheading unit. The mega carriers computer may snatch that load at a lower rate. Just to make some revenue.
Those meat and potaoes temperature controlled carriers. Will carry anything that can fit in the back in the back doors.
Trucking is very hard mentally and physically. I still drive trucks incidentally to my job. I really learned bio-rythums and time management. Out driving the the 48 and Canada.
What Tow Piglet is telling everyone. Pay attention and be prepare. The freight is changing. When a downside hits. Just be aware and be prepared!
I understand what you are saying between CDL hotshot and non CDL hotshot but the ones that do have CDL have the advantage that if hotshot business takes a hit the guy with a CDL can park his truck at home and go drive a semi as a company driver at least until the hotshot market recovers.... otherwise you limit yourself to only hotshot and if market crash you can end up bankrupt. Remember that truck payments, trailer payments, insurance payments they will all keep coming every month and if you are a non CDL hotshot and there are no loads available then you are screwed. The guy with the CDL can ride it out easier in my opinion.
Thanks for the video, very informative.
I currently work on Denver routes have my cdl for two years and half I will love to have a hotshot truck and go on my own but I still dont know how or what's the best way to book hotshot loads
Alex, what market would there be, if someone were to build a reefer van trailer meant to be pulled by a dually? Would it help tap into a larger market?
Really good information!! Thx bro..
This will solve many people situations ,upgrade to a semi it's ALLWAYS easier just to downgrade.Now if you up grade you would cut your time and cost of figuring how much you can actually pull,yet many have to do as much as they can with what they have at the moment,however like another roller said great breakdown and research.Huge difference from a trucker/semi driver VS a roller/hotshot.Keep on rolling driver.Definitely on point,yes the economy will crash one day severely to the point that there is trouble feeding families we're income will not be enough to provide for a household.Its happening already,look at Venezuela.A dozen of eggs cost beyond what we think we would ever pay.It just hasn't hit home yet.For now all we can do is do what we can.Be safe out there sir Keep on rolling down that road roller's only lane .👍
How do u find factoring places i have all the first steps but factoring and authority any quick link to help tackle these
TP the new 2019 ram duly 3500 Laramie fully loaded as a gross combination vehicle weight rating of 33,610 pounds. How do you or rather how do we come to terms with that not having a CDL
All I heard was "DO NOT GET INTO HOTSHOT TRUCKING! YOU WILL STARVE YOUR ASS OFF!".
Black Jack Joker wat else have you heard but is it good monu
Good video 👌 thanks for the information
I have a few issues with this video...I would argue that non-Cdl hotshots make up close to the same percent of the industry as the loads they can carry...also saying a Cdl hotshot sits in the same pool as a non-Cdl hotshot is making a BIG assumption...I have a 48’ hotshot which qualifies me for full truckloads...combined with a higher payload...we don’t swim in the same pool anymore...non Cdl would be in the kiddie pool and I’d be in the shallow end of semi pool...no offense meant there, i just agree with Manny...the more doors u open the better, get ur Cdl, get a big trailer, get ur TWIC...ANYTHING that qualifies you for more loads is a HUGE plus...appreciate ur content and watch most every video...keep it up! 🤙🏻
but your truck is not rated to haul that heavy anyways.
I TOTALLY AGREE! Thanks for counter argument.
Are you driving a 5500 or 550?, I bet you are
@@cubanumero1 he likely runs a 5500 which is about 14k pounds less than Semi 80k gcwr
Hey Alex, can you possibly make a video of you picking up loads and delivering loads we never see those?. Also have you ever thought about buying your own semi and trailers and being an owner operator with the larger loads?? Or is it not beneficial? What's your take on that?
Hey, awesome sharing...
Quick question :- Do you recommend joining a company and work for them instead owning at the beginning?
Also, share an example like how much will be my approx net take home if I work for a company vs similar to yours.
Thanks mate..
yo piglet..... where do you get your loads? what boards are your favorites??
Thanks for the info have a great 4th see you on the next video
your wrong about contract freight I have several contracts in my area, you simply have to get out and knock on doors
I agree with you getting loads as a hot shot is limited but no one says you can’t get a semi truck and trailer and cdl and still do hot shot freight or run the load boards it opens up your freight available to you and if your going to go all in on a hot shot with a sleeper and a new trailer you may as well go semi and get your own contracts
moblack I’m not sure why he didn’t go with a semi
Exactly. They’re spending way more money on these hotshot rigs than they would if they bought a good used semi rig and not be limited in weight. Just ignorance and stubbornness. I’ve had hotshot rigs, just not worth it. Limited to loads, too much deadhead and not worth dealing with. Learn how to shift gears and go get a semi.
I’m a cdl hotshot. I have a 4 car trailer and thats where having a cdl makes a difference. I can make more money with more cars so being higher rated capacity makes a difference. I get this video is only applying to freight but there are other options out there
AGREE
Great videos man. I’m a new subscriber and don’t have any clue on where to start when it comes to hotshot. I currently work for Pepsi and would like to get out and start my own business. I was wondering if maybe someday you can do a live q&a? This will be a big help to all of us just starting out. Hope to hear from you. Keep up the great videos
3car Kauffman wedge gooseneck trailer for sale , two iron ramps, huge northern tool box in center of trailer an two new spare tires and rims one mounted on each side of trailer,3axle,clean title in Memphis tn 6500,8 new reflective straps and 8 new ratchets with j hooks, plus additional ratchets an straps for third vehicle
Can we do hotshot with a box truck? 14-16 foot ones.
New to this and trying to get on Hotshot whats best truck years/models Bang for Buck in your opinion?
Pretty much said it all. I did Hot Shot 4 years ago. Theres a ton of work in Houston, but are you willing to take good with some bad ?
Unless you pull doubles, and then you have up to 56' of deck two axle tractor is the way to go.
I am livestock hot shot running 2 dedicated hauls, TX sale barn-KS feedyard and KS dairy calves to South Dakota dairy for the next 3-4 weeks.
Spot market is good for owner operators needing or wanting to get somewhere. Years ago I needed to get an assortment of parts from Wisconsin to a customer in Kansas, total weight was less than 5,000 LBS. It could of gone flat bed, if no truck was available we were going to rent a U-Haul and get it there. It ended up going out on a refer truck that was headed to Kansas, I got it shipped for about the same cost of the U-Haul and fuel, he got home in time for his Kid's ballgame. As far as contract freight we had a Hotshot we used for some contract work but it was to take one unit to our supplier and bring another back to us, she ran loaded both ways and it was profitable for her at a reasonable cost for us.
Great information!
You certainly have learned a lot from day 1.
All great info 👍🏻👊🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hey the I meant This really kind people that offered me to be a hotshot driver I’m in it for the adventure and new place and being on time and respect all these people. It’s a really good business to get into.
Tow piglet do you think I can tow with a 1996 ck2500 5.7 liter
Whats the name of the load board you us @Tow piglet
From what I see and read a lot of Hotshot irs' overload there or max out the capacity of Towing in damaged components of transmissions and brakes and axles and tires.
Alex,
You've seen my truck and trailer. Ram dually from Enterise and a 40' air ride trailer. Weighed for 40,000 lbs. I can carry 16k on my trailer (rated max) and still be below 38k gross. CDL.
I can't remember the last time I had to wait even a day for a good load. I haven't been below 1.80 a mile for several months now. Most loads 2 -2.50. Biggest issue is where you register the truck. I'm in CA, so I have extra costs for reg, insurance, fuel, and LLC costs. That will all change when my registration expires in August. Will be registered in a much cheaper state.
Just picked my Ram up from Enterprise for my authority but I'm running into issues with my base state wanting a title for IRP and IFTA. How did you get around this? Do you just pull the temp permits? It sounds like that is what we will have to do when we are over 26k. I would appreciate any input you have.
I got a copy of the title from enterprise on my 1st truck, but never needed it. On my 3rd truck now. CA considers it a lease and a police officer must fill out a vehicle verification form if i was'nt in CA.
@@craigpippin3132 Your information was very helpful but based on my state that wants it titled there and will want Enterprise to do it. Getting a second truck now traditionally for this pain and I'm moving states lol. What a nightmare
The more trucks that are available then the less the loads can get moved for.
Just Mario you nailed it!!!!
"Awesome information."
Those are pretty solid numbers. I’ve done it all and I know from experience that’s the loads are slim and always will be and it’s going to get worst due to new owner/ops entering the industry everyday with no clue what’s going on and booking loads for pennies.
Just Mario 700 billion dollar industry everyone eats b
Hey does anybody know if there are any loads small enough to fit in a 3500 dually with a 12' bed thanks in advance
im wanting to drive hotshot but am having trouble getting behind the wheel , do u have any suggestions. i realize how old this video is but still maybe
Cdl and non cdl hotshot the benefit to cdl is if hotshot isn’t there then a cdl driver can go back into a semi if needed and the non cdl will just be out of a job
Exactly.. that's why I still non cdl for now .... also I be nights at home (all) I hot shot cars ..... even if I get cdl and can haul more cars I will be not able to deliver all in one day ... so I will be out at nights .... In my particular case a cdl no solve my needs ( be home nights) ...
I’m in Chicago & I just discovered what ‘hotshot trucking’ is after I have gotten my CDL. I’m thinking about staying with a company for a year to learn the business but what truck would you recommend & if now is a great time to get into hotshot trucking in the Chicagoland market. Thanks.
travellj
3car Kauffman wedge gooseneck trailer for sale , two iron ramps, huge northern tool box in center of trailer an two new spare tires and rims one mounted on each side of trailer,3axle,clean title in Memphis tn 6500,8 new reflective straps and 8 new ratchets with j hooks, plus additional ratchets an straps for third vehicle
So been talking to Landstar who does contract freight and hotshot. Here is a weird requirement that does not make sense to me so maybe you can explain it to me.
Truck: One Ton or Larger with Gooseneck Ball Coupler…..Must be ELD Compliant and plated at 45,000 lbs
OK ELD no problem, but plated at 45k??
Been in hot shot business for 40 years quit wasting your time on the B.S. numbers just get out there and do a good job and the dollars will come your way. Im doing over 20,000 a month and I am home every night. And that's with a one ton truck.
Hey , LJ , am glad for such inspiring input, I alsli believe in working and doing great job, for a standard pay and the the rest will take care themselves , I bought myself a Nissan Frontier, 2019 and am waiting for my LLC , here in DFW Texas , this week , do you think , you can give a heads up how to get Started, at emmakayitare203@yahoo.com ?, I am a non lCDL , Driving license class C. I will appreciate it buddy!!!
@@emmakay3883 Hate to tell you but that Nissan don’t stand a chance pulling that kind of load! Your truck must be a diesel, and not an eco diesel, but a big diesel 6.7 Cummins, 7.3 Powerchoke, 6.7 Powerchoke, Duramax! Your Nissan will stroke out from a pull like that sir!
I’m starting out some pointers
I'm new to this but what is
a Van and reefer load?
So If I want to get into this business should I just buy a van since it's steady?
What trailer do you like diamond c or big Tex
How many miles do you have on your truck now
Could you put together a Van expediting vs hotshot video? I'm trying to figure out which lane I'm supposed to be in.
@Dez Nutz I don't have a CDL right now and I can't afford the class. Plus it's a hard sell to the wife when it comes to signing up with a company for a year to get the free training. I'm just trying to figure out how to make more money than I'm making and still keeping the wife happy. I'm so tired of being broke though.
Now that was a good content viedo !!
And here in lies the problem. Hotshot gets a fraction of the % of frieght outhere !!
Now for the killer , mix in a 1000% percent increase in people that started in hotshot and ur phucked !!
In late 90s when i was on the road. Sometimes i would have to drive 300-500 miles before i would see another hotshot on road.. It was all class 8.
Today i can hop on any major interstate within 5-15 miles i might see 4-5 hotshoters rolling down road, mostly empty or deadheading or just a partial on there..
Its not good !!!
Saying goes when everyone is on to the same thing , its over ...
Its cheaper to start a hotshot business compared to becoming an Owner Op w/o financing a Semi-Truck
True or False ?
When it comes to surviving the hustle is another topic; but when talking about startup are the possibilities closer for a 24 year old Class A CDL holder w/ 1 year Dry&Refer trailer hauling exp
Well you know your stuff. Young man
You forgot to mention. Of the remaining loads that hotshot can pull. %99 of them only pay pennies.
Is there money to be made just delivering RVs'?
So it means semi is better ?
What companies have you leased on with
Good info be safe and God bless
Good info
Excellent....
I really want to try hot shot, but after this. I may need to buy a 379 and a dry van... semi driver
Really good info
Houston is a port city, and oil market that rarely gets put on the board
Hello Alex, I thought you were not going to talk about me and my bad habit. When are you coming bad to work, so I can get EDUCATIONED. LOL haha
You should open your company ...
....can I do hotshot with out cdl..
..asap..which company to work for ...
..how to get contract