Another crazy week doing hotshot trucking

[@mojorisin7371]

The straps are overkill and not required or necessary by Federal DOT law with four points secured down. If you ever noticed a container truck with a chassis trailer with no straps, is because they are pin down in the four corners. You would be totally fine and safe with just those chains, they aren't coming off unless you hit something or roll over. These containers only weigh 4-6k lbs for 20fters and 7- 13k lbs for a 40fter. So not extremely heavy unless loaded with cargo inside. Hauled containers for 8 years. No issues with any state I went through or DOT stop I encountered. Climbing up on those containers is extremely risky and again unnecessary. If you fell off, think about the consequences of that and then the dramatic effect on your pay and future lively hood. Please look into an insurance plan like Aflac if you haven't already because workers comp doesn't cover you like they should, but a additional insurance plan will. Look into it, I have 24 years commercial driving experience with 8 years hotshot hauling containers etc. Stay safe 🤙🏼🫡

[@marcocardenas4635]

Alex just a suggestion carry a golf club !! You be amazed how much it will help you when you throw chains or straps over to help you to bring it to you over. Learn it from a old timmer. Good job !!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I don’t have room for a gold club 😁

[@Fred-x4o]

How long is your trailor​@Mr.AlexKogan

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@Fred-x4o 40ft

[@clozer11051]

Wow, I can't climb on top the containers like that. Impressive ‼️

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

It’s a little extra workout I get since I can’t always make it to the gym 😁👍🏻

[@fen9086]

been 2 weeks without a video, glad ur back alex!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you. Yes I’ve been behind on video schedule. Few little hiccups slowed me down but I’m trying to catch up 😁

[@Jason000111mmw]

Love the videos you put out. You are all over the place. Do you ever go home lol. I’m thinking about getting out of a semi and doing this but dang brother I would want to be home weekends.

[@ReachOutToWilliam]

I have now watched 3 episodes. All are the same. Watch South Georgia Hotshot and take notes. I don't want to watch you pound strap and cinch binders. Tell a story. The struggles. The scenes. No more of the binder winders for me.

[@mr.mufafwe]

[25:00] smart how you did the chains at the front

[@russiankz]

Hook the hook back to the chain. Otherwise all the weight pulling on one side of the stake pocket

[@drian_oficial7819]

Link for the traps you use please

[@Happ1971]

Nice Clearwater Beach Hat!!! I live 10 mins from the beach! Very nice beach!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@Happ1971 Yes it is. The whitest sand I’ve seen.

[@terrellupshaw1433]

You need to get an edge protector bar

[@_1DaMike_]

Just watched this beauty of a video again and i must say.. my anxiety went 📈📉📈📉 watching your camera peek further over the edge of those containers when placing those edge protectors😂. Much love from Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 💪🏻🤝🏻

[@tamekiajones6460]

Great video. How much did you spend on gas during this week?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I honestly don’t remember. I think that week was slightly less than $1000

[@NRR364]

Glad to see you are rolling. The struggle is real for hotshot and I am happy to see loads moving. All the best!!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! It is a little worse this time being out.

[@ChadHammonds]

I’ve never hauled shipping containers but was wondering why you hated it. Just pays less ?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@ChadHammonds because they are very tall and wide and cause a lot of wind drag. You get about 6mpg hauling them.

[@ChadHammonds]

Thank you sir

[@TravisGinther]

Great video Alex. I hope to get my CDL this yr. Hotshot looks like a interesting job. I’d probably do inclosed trailer and transport cars because they say that’s where the money 💵 is at. Why do you twist the straps on the containers and not keep the flush against them?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Everyone has mixed opinions on where the money is. I twisted my straps so they don’t vibrate in the wind.

[@roshondatorrancehoye4785]

Hey Alex I enjoy watching your channel. If you don’t mind sharing, do you use a dispatching service or book your own loads?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! I have a dispatcher.

[@roshondatorrancehoye4785]

What are the pros and cons to having a dispatcher?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@roshondatorrancehoye4785 I don’t see any cons. Some may see the cons being the fee that you pay them but to me it’s well worth it. The pros are that you aren’t distracted while driving. You don’t have to call or email the brokers, you don’t have to search for loads while driving. To me a dispatcher is a huge plus.

[@deborahoates7773]

Are chaines necessary? I hauled these only with straps! For 2 years!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

No they are not necessary but I prefer them over straps. I feel more secure using chains.

[@drian_oficial7819]

Link for the traps you use please

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I have a 18ft length and two 27 ft length. All 6ft drop. Use this link and you’ll get either 5% or $10 off your first order. www.myteeproducts.com/super-light-14-oz-lumber-tarp-20x18-6-drop-with-6-x-8-flap-black.html?acc=0c3690a6bca4bd6bc3dabb0b5b956059

[@BigDaddyChumChum]

Love your videos as well as your work ethic my friend.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! 🙂

[@Fred-x4o]

How long is the trailer

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

40ft

[@jeremyhickson9091]

Alex, love your videos. Keep them coming. Got one question. When using the 4 inch straps, I noticed you leave the twist in them. Is that a preference thing? Wen I worked at a fab shop and we had to load goosenecks, my boss would jump our ass for leaving the twist. 😅 Safe travels and look forward to the next video. 👍🏾✌🏾

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! The twist is to prevent the strap from vibrating in the wind. If you leave it straight it will vibrate and can loosen up.

[@poolfiend007]

Hey Alex. I ran a project on that base back in '19/'20 and it's pronounced Too- el- ah. I remember everyone at my office was calling it something different and when I got there I found everyone was wrong😅 . Anyway keep up the hustle.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@bronxchick2997]

I learned how the chain links are makes a difference.. turn them flat. Everything was definitely secured. Smart thought 💭 on getting down from top of those containers 😅 I fell out laughing like yep don’t jump Alex! You turned right around and baby stepped down lol

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

That would be a dangerous jump 😁

[@27downboy]

Do you work with a broker?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I have a dispatcher that finds loads.

[@theonejm15]

I use to love taking containers eazzy peeze lol

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Easy to load but horrible mileage. I hate them.

[@theonejm15]

@@Mr.AlexKogan true

[@travisneufeld]

Love the content dude good work!!!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@reggiejoiner7936]

Do you have cdls and is that why you have bigger loads

[@reggiejoiner7936]

Do have a certain app that you use to find loads on ? Do use a company to book your loads for you

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I do have a CDL and it allows me to take heavier loads up to whatever my trailer can handle.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@reggiejoiner7936 I have a dispatcher that books my loads. He uses Truckstop, DAT and possibly some other apps.

[@alvinmann7675]

Sure enjoy the securement. Thanks for the video Alex. I was going to ask you how'd it go with the dealer and your truck but i just saw you posted a video so going to check that out.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Dealer experience was amazing.

[@tg9388]

Enjoyed longer video, great chaining on those 20ft, how’s the trailer shocks holding up?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! So far shocks seem to be doing good. I don’t know if there’s a good way to tell what shape they are in without taking them off the trailer but the rear isn’t bouncy so I’m assuming they are good.

[@Darkforces1231]

hey alex glad to see a new video! hope is well, hopefully i start my hot shot next week, do you mind sharing a set up video inside and outside of your truck will be very helpful thanks!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Here’s my truck setup video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKmuXqJtfKiah9Usi=6tSKDwjwkGlfht1F

[@phxbro1]

TA and Petro truck stop sell a tool to put corner protector up on corner of load ,the price is a rippoff at $52 plus you need a pole but totally worth it and much quicker and safer than you climbing on top to put corner protector under straps

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Doubt I’ll need one as I rarely drive containers. Worst loads ever 🤣

[@hiltonray4461]

Corner protectors are a good idea, but no way i'd get up there ! Luckily I haven't had any straps get damaged from containers yet.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

It gives me a little workout to jump up on top. We sit in our trucks too long. I probably wouldn’t get on top of it was freezing outside though.

[@NathanWhittaker-j4y]

Great video. Hotshot driving is very interesting, thanks for sharing it.

[@Cell970]

How much tongue weight do your trailer empty add to the rear of your truck? Wanted to buy a trailer like this and wanted to know.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I’ll be honest. I haven’t checked. My trailer is a bit heavier than most. Most trailers with a 25,900 gvwr are in the 8000lb range. Mine is 10k. A little heavier.

[@jondoud]

Does the winch between the wheels cut the strap? I just started hotshot and have learned a lot from you. Thank you!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

It’s not sharp but it’s squared off metal vs the sliding track that my winches I have in which is rounded. Usually I roll up my strap and put the excess in there to protect the strap but I didn’t have excess with the containers so you saw me putting a piece of an old strap in between there.

[@aluciol7104]

👍🏻all good ,only thing that looks weird to me is the way you are putting the twist on your straps in my understanding twist must be on the wind deflection space not on the flat side of the load.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Which load are you referring to that looks weird?

[@yrbuddy77]

Man i got a 20 foot 11k on the trailer right now sitting in the cold up in North Dakota i cant wait to get it off the deck in am.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I bet.

[@TheGuaduas]

Alex I have few question 1.how long are you out on the road before you go home? 2.Do you use loadboards to dispatch yourself are you have a broker? 3. Do you find find loads for drivers and dispatch for them. Thank you Alex for all sharing may God be with you and give you wisdom to continue

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I am usually on the road for 2-3 weeks. Depending on business. I have a dispatcher that finds my loads for me. I do not find any loads for other drivers. Thank you!

[@TheGuaduas]

@Mr.AlexKogan thanks Alex for response

[@kennethwilliams3877]

Hey Alex! Good seeing you! ?, should your hook on your chain, go on top of chain? So, if comes loose, it wont fall off. Ken!! Oh!!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Hey Ken, thank you! I put my chain hooks on top of the stake pocket. It will not fall from there.

[@kennethwilliams3877]

Ok!! Looks good!! Ken!! Oh!! 👍🏾👌🏿

[@mrajnabi666]

Hy, Alex How many dollars did you make this week?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Watch the video. I talk about the numbers.

[@NathanWhittaker-j4y]

Great video. Hotshot driving is very interesting, thanks for sharing it.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@manoloaycartgalecio3531]

Hi, great job securing the load 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@JustinMettleMcMahan]

Drive safe out there brother. I'll see you on the road in a couple years. 💪🤘

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! See you on the road 👍🏻

[@twofi5e]

Bro, every time you went over the edge to put the corner protectors on, I felt like I was going to fall. Get the corner protector pole man! 😂

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

It just seems like it because the camera is on the visor of my cap so it sticks out further when look down. lol. It is not the safest way to do it though. I agree. 😁

[@countreekidd]

@@Mr.AlexKogan As I've gotten older--and fatter lol--I have developed a 'healthy' fear of heights. It's going to take a minute for me to calm down after seeing that lol.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@countreekidd Lol. It was a little high to come down from especially with not much on the container to grab on to.

[@kennethwilliams3877]

So it would stay connected to tha chain!! Ken!!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Everyone has their preference of how to hook a chain. I was taught to do it the way I do it but some prefer to put the hook back on to the chain.

[@oas9235]

How easy get out of salt lake Utah on you offload?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I was able to get out the next day. Got lucky. Usually it’s pretty hard to get out at a good rate.

[@raulbueno4284]

Is that a thing about hot shotting? Still 2024 now

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

If you read your own question, would you understand what you were asking?

[@raulbueno4284]

I mean is, I’m surprised hotshot is still around

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@raulbueno4284 semi trucks are still around. Why wouldn’t hotshot be around?

[@raulbueno4284]

Did you remember tow Pigglet he quit

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@raulbueno4284 many quit. Doesn’t mean hotshot business is dead. Plenty drivers still hustlin out here.

[@Chocolazulu]

👍

[@diannaallmaras3540]

Another great job! Rock on Alex!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@bigtymerslawncare303]

Why have the straps twisted like that

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

So they don’t vibrate from the wind.

[@bigtymerslawncare303]

You need a foldable ladder

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Nah. Nowhere to store it.

[@bczerniak]

Great job Alex

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@ThomasEvanchick-gk7os]

Good to see ya buddy!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!!

[@gatorfdx]

Those containers are extremely aerodynamic. I bet if you threw a set of wings on there, you'd be airborne within 50 ft. 😂😂

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Without a doubt 🤣👍🏻

[@BENNHENDRICKS33]

Awesome video man, never realized the potential money in hotshotting. Do you plan to hot shot long term, or buy a bigger rig? Would be dope to see a video of just industry talk on things you learned and how the industry is in general. Keep it up brother you’re killing it out there be safe.. hustle on

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! As of now I just plan to do hotshot. No plan to switch to semi.