HotShot Trucking - Average Non-CDL Week!!! (2 of 5)
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- This is a little mini series meant to show a week in a non-CDL hotshot rig. Talk about freight, rates, locations, and a general topic at the end of the video. Please give a like, comment, share, and subscribe! Also leave any questions or comments and I’ll try to respond!
- Auta a dopravní prostředky
I have expressed the opinion for years that vets, with experience, should be given a break when wanting to get into our industry. But that will never change. Mandatory CDL school. Sheesh! Glad dad taught me. Incidentally, I was in the 6th squadron that was formed for Red Horse. Remember them, Airman?
Great outlook and knowledge - thanks for sharing!
Love your video’s sir.. You have taught me a lot just from he straight up with everyone..
im so GLAD your back brother. I love the knowledge you give. its so inspiring and motivating.
I really appreciate it man. Glad to help!
Great Video 👍🏽
Thank you very much! Truly appreciate it!
Good luck my friend
Thank you!
Enjoy your content. Thank you
Appreciate the feedback sir. Great first name BTW!
I would like to talk with you on a more personal level. Can we make that happen? If so, let me know how you prefer to do so. Thanks
@@craigrawlette4199 just reach out through messenger on our Facebook page. We can chat! Shipley Transport LLC
Love your outlook for the future, not just for yourself but your daughters as well.. How long hv you been doing this?
A few years now.
Man. This is what I wanted to heard to start my own hotshot. I bee trying to reach for help but is hard to trust some people. I'm in california is there is any chance we can talk that will be great. Thank you for all you videos and time. I can't wait to start
Craig passed in Sept. 2021 so I'm sorry he can no longer help you. Best of luck to you.
I'm planning to immigrate in USA and I would love to do hotshot trucking, I'm following very close. Thank for video and good luck!
That’s awesome! Hope you find it all very helpful! Thank you for the feedback!
My trailer arrives Thursday, im gonna run wed-fridays, even if I only net an extra $1000 a week that works for me
Well I hope you net more than that but as long as you’re happy with it, I’m good with it.
@@shipleytransport3211 oh me too, I mean $1000 as in only if it's 1 or 2 loads, not $1 freight lol
I’m thinking about this business. Which region is best to live in? 6 months and I want to be in the game..
@@zuhaibkokab2548 that’s a really great question. I’m a Midwest guy myself. There are other guys that do great out west or along the east coast. With the right attitude and amount of work, you can be successful anywhere.
@@shipleytransport3211 where you get you trailer from
Love your videos and following.
I live in Missouri also. What or how did you get your truck licensed for 26000 lbs and if ya dont mind how much will that cost.
Stay safe God bless.
Really appreciate your feedback and support. The 26k registration is done through your local DMV. When you renew your license plates, make sure they know you need the vehicle registered to that weight. I do not remember the cost now though, I’m sorry.
Hello, how everything has been, congratulations for being active. I have a question if I buy a 40 ft Trailer, what weight can these have? Either Big Tex or
Gooseneck? I am not well informed regarding this by the time I have the CDL.
GVWR
That’s a great question. It boils down to the axels on it and all the options it has. The weights can vary greatly. Contact a local dealer and see what they can tell you.
I can't seem to find the Diamond C goose that's down rated for 9990 or even an option for such a thing, is this a model you custom order through a dealer?
Because I already planned on getting my CDL, I didn’t worry about it much. To the best of my understanding, they will only derate the 207 to that point. Either way, contact Justin at Quality Trailer Sales in Joplin MO and he will answer all of your questions. Yes, this is one I ordered down to the last option and had built.
@@shipleytransport3211 Thanks for the response, I actually live about 45 miles away from Joplin towards Springfield.
@@MrAPCProductions that’s awesome. He will have loads of information for you to make the best possible decision.
Hi sr I’m about to start my own business
Working for somebody DOT do you have to buy your own insurance?
Are you over length? Do you have to take your bed off and register as tractor? The length laws confuse me
So to be registered as a tractor, you need to be over 65’ total. I’m right at 60’. Double check your state because there are a few that require you to register as a tractor. Double check with your local DOT officials.
Did you transport cars before you started hotshot?
I did not. Something I thought about but never went down that path.
@@shipleytransport3211 Seems like you made a great choice between the two
@@bigd8812 well I have zero experience with cars so I really don’t know but I hope so!
So, how often do you use a hotel instead of sleeping in a truck? I'd imagine hotel expenses is a tax write off isn't it?
So I’ve only stayed in a hotel 3 times during my career. Just an expense I don’t want or need. You are right about the tax write off though.
New Follower, Love how you simplify it. You are doing great bro. Legally, Hotshot drivers can sleep in their truck without restrictions right ? So hotel bills not necessary. Yes the flexibility of being self employed is one of the key to the business .keep the grind bro
@@tanylogisticsgroupllc7052 so there’s no law stated where you have to be during your 10 hour break. As long as you’re logged off duty, there’s no violation. There are some officers that will try to press the issue but there isn’t a code written it’s in violation of. Really appreciate the feedback too! Let me know what you think as you watch other videos!
@@shipleytransport3211 You are right, but some officers over do things. For we box truckers, we can't though lol. You have a bed space at the back of your seat, so you are good to go, sleep anywhere. I once heard an officer asking a hot shot guy if he has proofs of where he has been sleeping/staying,. I asked did that happen in WI/IA that is where most crazy officers are based lol. Got pulled in WI for Level 1 full, 70 Mins check. They looked for all excuses but I passed . Whenever you are in MN, always get the best rate you can, we have good rates here.
@@shipleytransport3211 I follow over 15 hot shot channels here, but I just like how you simplify things, the propspect and looking more than just the numbers. Watching all your videos will help alot of people, not to just get started but what to expect -/+ and how to set up a trucking business properly . Keep up the good work.. God bless 🙌