A REAL Look into What Hotshot Trucking Looks Like (Non-CDL)

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[@TheLjel]

I appreciate your videos. I got my authority a year before I planned to drive. I own multiple businesses, so it made sense. I know that not everyone has that luxury, but if you are considering Hotshotting, get your authority early. There is money to be made going to California or the northwest, or Florida, but you pretty much need to make twice the money that you would normally make, because good luck making money on your way out of those places. Obviously, the Midwest is where the action typically resides. Follow the manufacturing. Thanks for the video.

[@robsnyder2461]

You should go 10 and 2 on the tire straps!!!

[@newvibesdre6963]

Front straps aimed back and back straps pulling forward.

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

I appreciate it, that’s what a few others said too, sounds like this is how I’ll do it from now on.

[@ricardosaenz2823]

Great video!!! I usually go 10 and 2 on the straps around the tire and angle it inward when tightening down

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Thanks!! I’ll definitely try that on the next one.

[@x4x4offroad87]

Man usually whenever I tie down a vehicle I'm not hot shot yet but whenever I do haul a vehicle put your straps at the front from the tire put it more towards pulling the truck forward and pulling the truck backwards at the back that makes it to where the load doesn't want to shift forward and back as much

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

You can do it either way. Mine were angled inwards vs out like you’re saying. Both work the same. The bad part about this new trailer is the rub rail over the wheels, there’s no place to secure the straps and that’s exactly where I place a vehicle when I haul it.

[@UNFORTUNATETRAVELER]

You got a sub here. Detailed but not rambling.

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Thank you!! I always think I’m talking too much so that’s good to hear.

[@panderson3657]

I always make the load “part of the trailer” in that, the load cannot move. I would lean towards front straps pulling forward, rear straps pulling to the rear.

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

That’s what I figured but a guy that hauls cars told me to go straight down with the straps so I did, but it just seemed wrong. Thanks for the info.

[@happyrootsfamily1276]

I'm in Southern Oregon just started my own authority don't seem to be a lot of loads out of here

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

There’s not, especially working off the boards. It’s a tough spot at first, but if you can find good brokers or customers with freight to get you out then it helps.

[@bdlii]

Just found you. Cool stuff man. Do you sleep in your truck at the Pilot? Doesn't look like any room in the backseat. Bad back too?

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Thank you!! Ya I sleep in the back on a bed I made with 4x4 feet and 3/4 plywood. I bought a memory foam mattress and then put 3 inch memory foam on top of that, it actually is pretty solid. I can’t stretch out completely but it beats spending a ton on hotels.

[@newvibesdre6963]

Definitely would place the straps higher and inside the tires. Just my preference though.

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Thank you!!

[@mstephens814]

Great video! What's your MPG like in your truck? Thanks

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Thank you!! It really depends on how tall the product is on the trailer. Weight affects bigger setups but not really mine. I get between 12.5 - 13.5 mpg fully loaded, but if it’s tall and dragging on the wind, it can drop me down to 8.5, it’s a big difference.

[@MydogTagz]

What's the truck and trailer. And max payload weight? Thank you! Love the channel. Keep up the hustle!

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Thank you I appreciate it!! It’s a 2022 Ram 2500 and a 2023 Big Tex 16GN 35ft. Since I run non CDL right now the max payload with this equipment is 10,400lbs roughly.

[@MydogTagz]

@@Blue_Sky_Hotshots Thanks for the info. I'm trying to get into this myself. Just getting more info and looking for equipment... I'm in KY. Do you have a preference of truck, Dodge ( assuming Rams ) Ford, etc that you think is better for towing and or dependability?

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

@@MydogTagz I honestly prefer Ram, especially if you’re going Non CDL. If you’re going CDL then Ram or Ford are good choices. If you go Ram make sure to try and get the High Output engine with the Aisin Tranny. If you go Ford, they have a 10 speed automatic I’ve heard really good things about.

[@mikelopez4148]

I’m curious how do you get paid say you drop ths load off how you know they will pay and where you get paid ????

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

I use a factoring company for half of what I haul and they pay me the day after I deliver for a 3% fee. The others are people I’ve checked credit on and they pay me direct in about 5-7 days. This is an industry where you have to be very careful who you haul freight for, I’ve only had to threaten to call on someone’s bond once and they finally paid after almost 60 days.

[@RedTruckRanch]

You really need a mic attached to your shirt. Your road noise when you’re talking is crazy.

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Ya I wish I would have known that these GoPros have crap mics on them, I probably would have looked into something else. I’ve noticed it a bit too, we might be able to filter it out a bit more.

[@cesarmontes7547]

I want to start my hot shot business i looked in what i basically need but need some one who is already driving and how can i start need some information i would really appreciate it🙏?

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Email me and I’ll try and help the best I can. [e-mail]

[@JB-mf1zc]

I like the content but The music is way too loud!!!! God Bless

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

I appreciate it. Next time just use that volume button and it will fix the loudness issue.

[@jakeswarm216]

I don't pull them often either, but when I do, I set them pulling a little opposite each direction. I've pulled John Deer's with big back tires the same way and had no issues yet.

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

I appreciate it, that’s what I’ll do from now on.

[@corywortham6432]

I'm in Fayetteville NC do your broker book loads out of Fayetteville North Carolina

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

I’m not too sure honestly. I deal with brokers over here on the west coast so I’ve never asked for freight east of here.

[@jbsanger696]

How about some back story... I'm curious how you decided to start your own hot shot business?

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Good idea!! I’ll make a video really soon that includes my back story and how I got here and why I chose this business. 👍

[@daniellewis5254]

Yes that would be awesome

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

@@daniellewis5254 hey I saw both of your comments. I’m out on the road right now but was planning on making this video at the end of March. If you need info before then just reply on here and I’ll see what I can do.

[@juanpablomontenegro9258]

Nice video, is big difference having cdl A for hotshot?

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

The biggest difference is weight. I can only put a little over 10k on my trailer, the CDL makes it so you can go over 26k total.

[@juanpablomontenegro9258]

@@Blue_Sky_Hotshots thanks for the information! And be safe

[@daniellewis5254]

Is there any way I could actually talk on the phone with you and ask a couple questions about this?

[@northernfinn2998]

I need help getting a trailer cdl with no credit check

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

I’m not sure how to do that, unless you pay cash for it. Any places I know of would want to run credit to give credit.

[@ThomasEvanchick-gk7os]

Chain that shit down!

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

If I could chain everything I haul I would 😂, to me it’s easier and way more secure. In this instance they required tire straps since it was going to auction so I had to just go with it.

[@Art-Dean]

Well hey "hotshot" stay in Your Lane while driving on my highways.

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

I’m up on a narrow canyon road with very sharp turns, if I slow down the video you’d see that. That’s also not a “highway” and they definitely aren’t yours!

[@swissmove1]

If i can x2 speed your video and still understand what you're saying... You're talking to slow.

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

I just wouldn’t watch them if I were you!

[@swissmove1]

@@Blue_Sky_Hotshots I'm no quitter, I watched the whole thing just hard to stay focused. And I say it to everyone who has a cadence issue on here and in person. Lol 🤙🏾 also for the record I'm from Tennessee everyone talks to slow 🤣