Dang man it’s a good thing your securement is always top notch and those were light partials, otherwise those could easily have shifted when that person pulled in front of you. Nice job going around too in order to avoid that collision, it’s not easy with what we do, that decision has to be made immediately.
Yes. You are so right. I can’t believe people don’t pay attention when pulling those types of stunts on the highway. My hearth almost popped out of my chest when I saw that coming.
Hey Alex, where did u buy your straps and binders from? Can u provide a link, please?? Also give details on chains all the hardware u use for load securement please!!!
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@@Mr.AlexKogan Sometime when you're headed in or out of Florida on 95 you should stop at Love Bugs bakery just north of US192 on Wickham rd. on the right. (If its early you could park in the shopping center at 192 (exit 180) and Wickham-its about a block north. Sadly I can't/shouldn't have sweets due to my type 2 diabetes....
@@richardbarkley9909 That definitely looks like a place with a good variety. Unfortunately I never seem to head out in the morning. Usually it’s evening time.
Good job Alex, I have the almost the same truck as you. Mine is a long bed. I’m n Florida, by Tampa. I’ve been thinking about doing hotshot. Keep the videos coming.
Great video Alex! I really enjoy the securement part of your videos thanks for making them. Question, what ELD and camera setup are you running? Enjoy your family time and getaway time bud. Well deserved👍
Thank you!!! ELD is through Motive. If you are referring to the dash cam then ai am using a DDPAI that I bought on Amazon. Excellent quality and you have a phone app to see all recordings and download them to your phone. a.co/d/g5nGFQY
Excellent video Alex. I was wondering the same thing. How do you stay cool at night in the truck. Looking forward to your video and review of how the zero breeze works. Seems like there is not many options for portable ac in a hotshot truck.
You needed another strap on the back one and the front one. Need 2 straps within the first 4 feet on the front piece and 2 straps on the last 4 feet of the last piece. Every 10 feet in the middle
I think that depends on overall length of a single piece on your trailer and overall weight of it. As far as I know if your load is over 10 ft in length you are required to use two straps for the first 10 ft and one strap per each additional 10ft. Both items on my trailer were 20 ft each and weighed less than 2,000lb each. I had 16,000lb worth of strap securement on each. Each 4inch strap is rated at 5400lb work load. I strongly doubt I needed any additional straps.
Love your videos, I am studying the way you strap.. u do it the same every time... I have it down except for how you know how far to stay away from the trailer to give you the correct length to put in the wench... Is it by the folds you do or your arms length.. you have a perfect system down and u do it every time... Thank you for sharing your adventures
Thank you! I leave enough strap so it almost touches the ground when it’s tucked in the rub rail. And that part that hangs to the ground goes in the winch.
Thank you! I can try to include that in one of the future videos but honestly there isn’t much working out going on. Only on weekends when ai do my reset. Diet is the more important part but I’ll try to talk about it in a future video.
hi man. I always watch your videos but may I missed somewhere- I ask about how much costs for you as a driver for example 1000miles, I mean about petrol/diesel, food, overnight... thanks a lot. all the best for you and your family!
Hey, thanks for watching. I don’t really count per 1000 miles but diesel is average $3.50 per gallon and my average mpg is around 9-10 so maybe that’ll give you an idea. Food I prep to take with me. I would say food per week is between $80-100. I also sleep in my truck so ai don’t waste money on hotels.
Wow, Florida drivers seem alot like Tennessee drivers. Enjoy the time off! Truck seems to hold up very well. I hear alot of people hate on Dodge, idk if its dumb brand loyalty to something else or some are bad trucks.
Thank you!!! That’s why insurance is super high in Florida. Because of drivers like this. I’m not sure why people hate on Ram. It’s a great truck. The only issues you may have are emission related like all other diesel trucks. Engine and transmission wise they are solid.
It’s always different. This time I was on the road for two months. Ideally Ideally I like to be in the road for 2-3 weeks before going home but it depends how business is.
@@1timeforthe1time21 it’s not Dying but rather slowed down as it has with semi trucking as well. When it’s bad it’s bad for everyone and when it’s good it’s good for everyone.
Good video driver but if you see a alligator on the road get you a load out of Port Fourchon in Louisiana😮💨 you might even see some at the port itself
another cool vid. that jeep that pulled out in front of you gave me anxiety, people are so braindead when driving like we all can just stop on a dime. Enjoy those 2 weeks off alex, well deserved.
I left Newfoundland Canada last Wednesday and drove to Mansfield Ohio to pick up a roll off dumpster trailer with 3 bins it was 12000 lbs and 11 feet high the trip was 4300 miles it cost me $2100 in fuel half of that was Canadian dollar and the fuel cost close to $8 a gallon in Canada
Can’t always keep dunnage especially without a dunnage rack extra 1/2k option added to the trailer price not all trailers have the open sway bar you can strap it to either.! I have had to leave dunnage when hauling a container and to keep buying it yes it’s a cost of business but look here lol
Yes it’s common sense to keep dunnage if you are often at shippers that require it. Out of 4-5 years that I’ve been working I’ve only had one or two shippers that required dunnage. I am definitely not going to carry dunnage because of that reason. I also don’t have extra room. When dunnage is needed a broker will specify it when booking a load. Thank you! 🙂
It’s steel beams. I don’t think they will bend. There isn’t a big stretch in between the dunnage that’s under it and if you are referring to the tube on the front of the trailer, that thing definitely isn’t bending.
Dang man it’s a good thing your securement is always top notch and those were light partials, otherwise those could easily have shifted when that person pulled in front of you. Nice job going around too in order to avoid that collision, it’s not easy with what we do, that decision has to be made immediately.
Yes. You are so right. I can’t believe people don’t pay attention when pulling those types of stunts on the highway. My hearth almost popped out of my chest when I saw that coming.
@@Mr.AlexKogan Glad your safe!!
Hey Alex, where did u buy your straps and binders from? Can u provide a link, please?? Also give details on chains all the hardware u use for load securement please!!!
@@mbisslogical Thank you!
@@Avankaurparmar Check out this video. I also included a link in the description of that video. You’ll save 5% and you’ll help me out if you order through that link.
czcams.com/video/rrq5TjGzUiE/video.htmlsi=0bYLO5GkbU_Yravg
Alex you are very organized and safe taking your time securing your loads . I know its very time consuming, but worth it 👌🏿
Thank you! Yes it definitely is worth taking your time with securement.
Dang! That driver is crazy. Even see those in new york too. Kudos to your focus and good reflexes alex! Enjoy the weeks off
Thank you!
Seems like there are way too many drivers like this that don’t pay attention.
Thanks for another great video Alex!! Enjoy the time with your family. Rest up!!
Thank you! Thank you for watching and support👍🏻
@@Mr.AlexKogan May be a doughnut run while you're off?
@@richardbarkley9909 without a doubt 😁
@@Mr.AlexKogan Sometime when you're headed in or out of Florida on 95 you should stop at Love Bugs bakery just north of US192 on Wickham rd. on the right. (If its early you could park in the shopping center at 192 (exit 180) and Wickham-its about a block north. Sadly I can't/shouldn't have sweets due to my type 2 diabetes....
@@richardbarkley9909 That definitely looks like a place with a good variety. Unfortunately I never seem to head out in the morning. Usually it’s evening time.
Hats off, enjoy your time with the fam 🫡
Thank you!
Good job Alex, I have the almost the same truck as you. Mine is a long bed. I’m n Florida, by Tampa. I’ve been thinking about doing hotshot. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you! If that’s what you really want to do, give it a shot.
Have a great time with your family thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
Great video Alex! I really enjoy the securement part of your videos thanks for making them. Question, what ELD and camera setup are you running? Enjoy your family time and getaway time bud. Well deserved👍
Thank you!!!
ELD is through Motive. If you are referring to the dash cam then ai am using a DDPAI that I bought on Amazon. Excellent quality and you have a phone app to see all recordings and download them to your phone.
a.co/d/g5nGFQY
Good driving alex lucky the load was light and your skills are tip top . Time with your family is priceless ❤
Thank you! Yes I was lucky that I had a good load that didn’t shift
Excellent video Alex. I was wondering the same thing. How do you stay cool at night in the truck. Looking forward to your video and review of how the zero breeze works. Seems like there is not many options for portable ac in a hotshot truck.
Thank you! Not many options at all for ac I’m a hotshot truck since we are limited in space. When I get the zero breeze I’ll make a review.
Awesome video, how do you stay in shape? Videos like yours are a great education for me thanks.
Thank you! I prep my meals so I don’t buy junk food and workout on my resets and any other day that I have a chance to.
You needed another strap on the back one and the front one. Need 2 straps within the first 4 feet on the front piece and 2 straps on the last 4 feet of the last piece. Every 10 feet in the middle
I think that depends on overall length of a single piece on your trailer and overall weight of it. As far as I know if your load is over 10 ft in length you are required to use two straps for the first 10 ft and one strap per each additional 10ft. Both items on my trailer were 20 ft each and weighed less than 2,000lb each. I had 16,000lb worth of strap securement on each. Each 4inch strap is rated at 5400lb work load. I strongly doubt I needed any additional straps.
Enjoy your home time, don’t think about the road decompress. Stay safe looking forward to more content.
Thank you! Appreciate it.
Love your videos, I am studying the way you strap.. u do it the same every time... I have it down except for how you know how far to stay away from the trailer to give you the correct length to put in the wench... Is it by the folds you do or your arms length.. you have a perfect system down and u do it every time... Thank you for sharing your adventures
Thank you! I leave enough strap so it almost touches the ground when it’s tucked in the rub rail. And that part that hangs to the ground goes in the winch.
Hey Alex! Like always love your videos! I have a question. Do you unplug your cooler at night and how long does it stay cold for?
Thank you! No It stays plugged in all the time. I keep it at around 28 degrees. If I was to unplug it, it would get pretty warm over night.
Big fan of ur content
Thank you! I’m happy you are enjoying it. 🙂
Great video Alex,you are always in great shape,could you give us a workout plan you do and a diet plan you do,thanks have a blessed evening
Thank you! I can try to include that in one of the future videos but honestly there isn’t much working out going on. Only on weekends when ai do my reset. Diet is the more important part but I’ll try to talk about it in a future video.
Thanks again,Alex
@@justinglenn1844 Thank you for watching and supporting 👍🏻
What do you do for A/C when resting or do you just idle the truck?
So far I’ve been using a Milwaukee battery powered fan but will be getting a zero breeze ac unit. The fan doesn’t keep up when it’s hot.
What load board do you use?
My dispatcher finds my loads but two main load boards are Truckstop and DAT.
hi man. I always watch your videos but may I missed somewhere- I ask about how much costs for you as a driver for example 1000miles, I mean about petrol/diesel, food, overnight...
thanks a lot.
all the best for you and your family!
Hey, thanks for watching. I don’t really count per 1000 miles but diesel is average $3.50 per gallon and my average mpg is around 9-10 so maybe that’ll give you an idea. Food I prep to take with me. I would say food per week is between $80-100. I also sleep in my truck so ai don’t waste money on hotels.
@@Mr.AlexKogan thanks a lot
Wow, Florida drivers seem alot like Tennessee drivers. Enjoy the time off! Truck seems to hold up very well. I hear alot of people hate on Dodge, idk if its dumb brand loyalty to something else or some are bad trucks.
Thank you!!!
That’s why insurance is super high in Florida. Because of drivers like this. I’m not sure why people hate on Ram. It’s a great truck. The only issues you may have are emission related like all other diesel trucks. Engine and transmission wise they are solid.
How much time do you usually spend out?
It’s always different. This time I was on the road for two months. Ideally Ideally I like to be in the road for 2-3 weeks before going home but it depends how business is.
@@Mr.AlexKogan i keep seeing videos of people saying hot shot trucking is dying. Would you agree or disagree?
@@1timeforthe1time21 it’s not Dying but rather slowed down as it has with semi trucking as well. When it’s bad it’s bad for everyone and when it’s good it’s good for everyone.
What is your miles per galon on your dodge
Depends on load and what part of the country I drive in.
Well done sir🫡
Thank you!
Good video driver but if you see a alligator on the road get you a load out of Port Fourchon in Louisiana😮💨 you might even see some at the port itself
Thank you! I prefer not to see them though 😁
another cool vid. that jeep that pulled out in front of you gave me anxiety, people are so braindead when driving like we all can just stop on a dime. Enjoy those 2 weeks off alex, well deserved.
Thank you!
Yeah that keep. I tell you. My heart almost popped out of my chest. Drivers are so careless.
What kind of fuel mileage do you get
Depends what type of load I have and what area I’m driving in. I’d say on average it’s 9mpg.
@@Mr.AlexKogan I’d say that’s about what I got. Love watching your videos keep at it
@@joshpiercey7187 Thank you! Appreciate the support.
I left Newfoundland Canada last Wednesday and drove to Mansfield Ohio to pick up a roll off dumpster trailer with 3 bins it was 12000 lbs and 11 feet high the trip was 4300 miles it cost me $2100 in fuel half of that was Canadian dollar and the fuel cost close to $8 a gallon in Canada
Josh how many days did that take you and how much money you took home?
A load that tall and that heavy is going to be a fuel guzzler.
That trailer is for myself and for me to buy that trailer in Ohio vs in Canada I save about $5000
@@joshpiercey7187 sometimes you you have to do that to save some money.
@@Mr.AlexKogan yes for sure
No disrespect but you should always keep some dunnage bro 😎 cmon now .. have a good day enjoy your home time 😎🙏
Can’t always keep dunnage especially without a dunnage rack extra 1/2k option added to the trailer price not all trailers have the open sway bar you can strap it to either.! I have had to leave dunnage when hauling a container and to keep buying it yes it’s a cost of business but look here lol
You live and learn no one is perfect. He will have them next time around
Yes it’s common sense to keep dunnage if you are often at shippers that require it. Out of 4-5 years that I’ve been working I’ve only had one or two shippers that required dunnage. I am definitely not going to carry dunnage because of that reason. I also don’t have extra room. When dunnage is needed a broker will specify it when booking a load.
Thank you! 🙂
@@williejewelz8538he has a dunnage rack
that jeep driver should know better than to pull out in front of ANY vehicle like that
I agree. Sometimes people just don’t think before doing stuff like that. Unfortunately that causes a lot of accidents.
Your bending the product you should have a board under each strap.
It’s steel beams. I don’t think they will bend. There isn’t a big stretch in between the dunnage that’s under it and if you are referring to the tube on the front of the trailer, that thing definitely isn’t bending.
Cuz you deserve a crispy cool beer
Yes but I do not like alcohol and do not consume it.
@Mr.AlexKogan OK I guess I'll cancel the case of beer I send to your house
@@TheGuaduas I’ll take a box of donuts instead 😁
Why did they make you wear a hard hat to drop off a load lmfao
Who knows. A lot of these places are weird. I just go along and don’t question them so I can get out of there quicker.