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[@Hunter-vl6ft]

I make a ton staging RVs for older folks. They tell me where they want to visit, usually the Gulf Coast. I pick up their trailer and have it set up and ready for them. They'll spend a week or two, then I'll pick it up, wash it, and dump the tanks. Put it back in storage and send picks when complete. Collect the vinmo and schedule the next one. In the summer, I'll easily make 50k in the summer alone. I have a group of 20-25 customers, easiest money I've ever made.

[@erikadee8668]

How can I get more info on starting that?

[@youtubeadmin3158]

​@erikadee8668 go camping target a couple older folks as in ask if they'd be interested in that and you'll spread thru word of mouth if you're any good

[@phoenixarizona8441]

For those wondering if you can start with a smaller setup yes i started with a Cago Van a chevy 1500 and a 20ft flatbed trailer and a GMC Yukon Xl sleeper setup in the back been in Hotshot for 18 years

[@fezcarstuff5851]

What kind of loads were you able to run with the Yukon xl?

[@jaredjolivette5048]

I got a 1500 Chevy Silverado 2007, could i get a trailer and actually do loads?

[@prescotthancock5907]

@@jaredjolivette5048 Why couldn't you?! If it can tow a car or something thats a load. I wish I had a truck right now.

[@BIG_BUCKS_BIG_CHECKS]

How do I start up with a truck and a 16ft car hauler ?

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

I just started up and my authority went active just under 2 months ago. I’m a non CDL out of Oregon so the freight over here isn’t always great. However, I hustled like crazy and that’s exactly what you have to do if you want to make it. I ran my first load on June 14th and in a 15 day period I grossed $12,415. The biggest advice I can give anyone just starting, either get your CDL and run it from the beginning that way, or get on the phone and get your own customers and a select few brokers that have great customers that pay well. Also, don’t give up 5% of your business to a dispatcher, find your own freight, just my opinion. Also, don’t lease on, you lose 25% of your business. I know that’s not possible for everyone, but it’s just my opinion that running under your own authority and dispatching yourself will pay you the most. All I pay off the top is 3% to my factoring company, and they only see the brokered freight I run and I bill my customers direct. This is a fantastic business guys, if you want to run hotshot then do it, being out on the road is pretty great!!

[@TURK52BROADWAY]

I need your phone number to talk to you direct, I have so many questions

[@synnie7820]

This is something I'd love to get into since i love driving anyways, whats the best towing diesel pickup truck vehicle for these long trips? Dodge? Chevy? Ford?

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

@@synnie7820 you’re going to see most hotshot setups using a Dodge, and a lot of it is the new Ram’s are set up to be a towing machine. I’ve been very close to maxed out at 25,800lbs hauling some hot tubs out of the LA area and brought them up to Oregon and Washington, it absolutely dominated the mountain passes on the way up and on the way down. I personally wouldn’t use anything else, but I have a buddy that runs a F-250 and it treats him very well too, so I’d imagine it’s just preference.

[@synnie7820]

@@Blue_Sky_Hotshots That's perfect because ive been thinking about possibly putting my foot in the door on this kind of job and im already a huge Dodge fan so thats a plus for me!

[@parkerwillis8072]

I've really been wanting to hotshot but i dont have a clue how to start

[@nativestacker4185]

Wow , things sure have changed since I retired , I was a Hot-Shot Driver for years , but it meant something different back then , most Hot-Shot Drivers drove CDL big rigs or sometimes a straight truck with a sleeper , From the pick-up point to the drop with no stops in between except fuel . You sleep between loads if you have time , or you could team up with someone , back then regulations were more relaxed , once I went from Minnesota to El Paso in 19 hours , back then if you were late you would be docked for time lost if you broke down the first thing you did was get a lease truck or what ever you needed to finish the load and go back for your truck later . Now I see these young fellows with pick-ups and goose necks and wish I was still driving , looks like fun .

[@Babylionhotshot]

Shoot, ya it’s heavily regulated now. But docked because you broke down. That’s like putting salt in a wound

[@jdog1392]

That's cause these guys are running LTL not Hotshot. I don't know where the terms got mixed up but somewhere along the way it did. Hotshot is now not when you can or when your headed that direction. My guys all have a backpack in their trucks ready to go soon as the call comes. It doesnt matter of its semi, straight truck or even a 2500, you get paid a high rate to get there now.

[@bayouslots3143]

Yep, I ran Hotshot back in the 80's. Most of my loads I could run with my F150 stepside, I installed a sleeper top over the bed. Point A to Point B! I ran mostly parts for PHI Helicopters, injectors, and governors for rebuilds. Don't miss the Helo leaving going offshore you never get another run. I still have my CDL. I would just rent a truck from Ryder if needed back then. Best runs I ever made, Harahan, LA to Venice, LA, load 3- o-rings in a bank size envelope 87 miles oneway $250.00. 7- MSDS {8 1/2" x 11"} sheets of paper Kenner, LA to Port Fourchon, LA, 90 miles, $285.00 had to be originals, not faxed not much email in the 80's. That was great money in the 80's. Then offshore went to $hit. Old habits are hard to break, still carry a small duffel bag for a overnight supplies and change of clothes.

[@justinjess7776]

That's pretty crazy! I work in wright WY!!!

[@jayway8612]

@@jdog1392 why a backpack in their truck? lol this isnt jason bourne

[@dwarden3]

I make a ton of money moving and setting up travel trailers. Sometimes move from storage yards to campgrounds, sometimes from backyards. Set them up, turn on acs and give the customer a text when its ready. Most of my customers are retirees and they don't want to hook up tow or set up. I do it all for them, when theyre done they send me a text and I tow back. 150 within 10 miles each way. 50 bucks for each 10 miles beyond.

[@joesalazar770]

Good gig if your young and can setup trailers like u are I'm sure it's going to get a lot tighter. With what the gov wants to do

[@shotgunnar2586]

How do you get the biz? I’m getting set up to do this here in Florida.

[@chrisdodich83]

My boss has 4 trailers he air bnbs that I have to run around and setup. And he makes a killing doing it. Basically like you said older people or we get a lot of tourists being in Canada. They want the experience and they’re willing to pay for it. And I get free road trips out of it

[@alexkitner5356]

@@shotgunnar2586 big market for moving boats north and south in the spring and fall along the east coast.

[@mgehrisch]

I’ve been thinking about doing this. My family has a travel trailer that we use a lot, and towing is one of the parts of it that I actually enjoy. I’d be able to help folks move and set up trailers pretty easily. I can’t do 5th wheels or goosenecks because my 2500HD isn’t set up for those, but it could do pretty much any travel trailer. Glad to hear someone else doing it successfully. How do folks find you? I’m assuming referrals from RV dealers is part of it. Are there apps like Uber for trucks that can tow?

[@73roken]

Houston, TX has a lot of freight? Not surprised and love to hear it! I just turned 30 years old and finally decided my best path forward in life is to begin hotshotting. Thanks for the breakdown, this shows me I can get started and worry about getting my CDL A within the year after I get some money going. That ending of $17k for 22 days for you compared to $36k for your brother with a CDL A really blew my mind and opened my eyes. My dad’s a trucker driver and has been his whole life so I’ll be happy knowing he can help me.

[@HannaloreJohnson]

I drove a cargo van, expedition ( hot shot) for 11 yrs!! The guy I drove for had 3 vans and when he got out of it last yr, he says if he could have got drivers like me, I took all loads, never late pickup or delivery, didn't go home but every 3-4 months for 7-10 days max!! Yes he paid insurance and repairs, but I took care of his van like it was mine! And the owner paid the gas in advance, so it came out of my paycheck to keep the card up!! I also looked for all discounts I could for my gas! I was driving for Panther and did a 60/40 split with owner! And I kept all has and other expense receipts/records and average my take WK 900 -1500!! I loved it!!

[@pdavis4436]

So they had cargo van hauling the trailer

[@arthurweir]

I did hotshot for a year,started out during covid. It was tough. And November 2021. Give it up. I was a CDL with a 40 ft Bigtex. At first it was good. Then the brokers started getting greedy. Went for 2.50 3.00 dollars a mile to 1.00 1.50. And a Ram 3500 cost just as much as a 18 wheeler. Now back in a bid truck. Best of luck guys and gals.

[@alangarcia4446]

I have a full fledge semi truck company. Our truck doesn’t gross 8.5k a week. You are 100% being truthful with you’re info. I have a pretty good feeling this guys a lie.

[@mikeiniguez7621]

@@alangarcia4446so the trucking is good bussiness?

[@salvadorguerra2869]

I’m a Dispatcher, if you would’ve a 40’ single wheel trailer you could’ve take longer loads like Drainage pipes for example and match his numbers for sure

[@Babylionhotshot]

You are right, but It’s tough out there right now no matter what. Do you have relationships with shippers?

[@steveco6891]

We’ve have ADS as a customer for many years I concentrate on the local deliveries once in a while they’ll ask for a Salt Lake City pickup but don’t like the $5.50 per mile rate but in a jam ….

[@christophersiegismund4101]

Longer trailer equal more weight taken to stay under 26001.

[@andresmith8693]

Maybe the east part of the US but not down south.It's too much competition here in TEXAS plus all these low rates have made some guys parked them trucks and started working for companies. What this gentleman is taking about is doable but best believe you wont have a life. Since so many truckers are getting out the business, the economy will pick up some where in the future hopefully!! What he isnt telling you is the HOT SHOT or PARTIAL loads are limited. You might be on the computer for two days just to book a load.

[@Imperialstarz96]

This video definitely gave me a lot of help since I’m trying to become an owner operator. Only thing I’m having trouble is finding loss and where I can find a book. Seems like you guys do it with ease

[@fraliexb]

7:15 hey Evansville Indiana on that 1st destination... I work at Berry Global. Don't have my CDL anymore though.

[@MiltX42]

Hey man any info is good info! When you stop learning and have no interest in learning new things it’s time to pick a new career! Keep the videos coming brother!

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thanks man I appreciate that. I am definitely still learning and when I do I’ll share. Just got my cdl so I’m sure there are going to be some learning curves coming up. But the whole squire my cdl was a great experience I can wait to share because I’m about to tell everyone the secret to getting it cheap and not to go to these expensive 4 week schools or even worse sign a contract with a big carrier and have to work for them for 2 years. Anyways thank you once again I like hearing you remind me that the longer I’m a student the better

[@TheBlankJoker]

Something I would add is that if Hot-Shoting fails, having your CDL gives you additional options. I have a fairly close friend who has his Class-A CDL but does Class-B work. I'm right now going to get my CDL and when I "graduate" I'll pretty much have everything. Flat, Tanker, Hazmat, ect. I mean most of what I just listed is take a test at the DMV. Hazmat is a test you have to take every 2 years, which just so happens to also be about the same amount of time you need to redo your DoT physical.

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

Greetings: What is "flat"? New endorsement?

[@TheBlankJoker]

@@Dark_Knight_USA After going back to my manual / study guide its not an additional endorsement. That's my bad. But it's a type of trailer that is usually used for hauling materials like your standard Freight just without the "shelter."

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

@@TheBlankJoker Greetings: Thx 4 the correcting URself. Hopefully lesson learned 4 U.

[@davidclearwater4646]

Hey, that's where I work there at 3:43. Thanks for moving our products safely and quickly.

[@CrazyHorse9]

Now that’s the most straight forward video I’ve seen yet on money. Thanks!

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thanks Luke! I appreciate that. I of course want to talk about all the little details but I tried very hard to cut out all the fat.

[@jeffouellette9946]

The moral of the story is you're getting as good a fuel mileage as an 18 wheeler. I don't know what kind of mileage you get but if you're getting ten miles to the gallon Hall in any load that means you're getting $10 to every $4 that you buy in fuel. What you really need to do is you need to buy a bigger fuel tank that away when you go through a state like Pennsylvania you can fuel up before you get to Pennsylvania and not have to buy fuel in Pennsylvania. Same with other states. Other people are just mad because they're not making the amount of money that they were making but you can still make a living by paying a truck note a trailer note and still walking off with a big profit every month.

[@sergioarevalo7445]

That part!💪🏾💪🏾

[@kevinshasteen5682]

For starters, your "Gross" is not for that one week or month; its an average throughout the year and should include truck or trailor repairs, eating/living expenses while waiting for a run. What most Owner/Operators, and new drivers in general dont comprehend is the rates per mile you agree to are basically 1990's rates. Unless your accepting Hazmat and DOD loads - you are not turning a profit. I grew up in a trucking family that did Hotshot trucking from the 1960's to 2017. Got out of it simply because it wasnt profitable anymore. Too many foreigners living in their trucks accepting lower rates forcing the rest of us to accept lower rates. Unless your making $1000 minimum per load, and already have another load to get you back in an industrial area, to keep your wheels rollin; you arent making a profit. Unless you have your own authority for getting loads, you arent making a profit. My dad and I had these conversations with new drivers who were told they'ld be making $300k a year but were never told their earned gross was really more like $60k a year after expenses and thats only if you stay out there 3 or 4 months at a time and not come home after every load. The busy times for trucking are after the first quarter up to the end of the third quarter. The labor rates for shop repairs was $35 an hour back in the 60's and 70's. Now the labor rates for truck repairs are $115+ per hour. Can a person still make a profit hotshot trucking, now called expediting? Not sure if you could call it a profit. You can survive, but it isnt for everyone. Ive seen grown men crying at truck stops - saying they cant do it anymore. You're never at home, your family grows up living their lives while you grind it out on the road. It takes a special significant other to put up with you never being home unless your significant other is also your co'driver, two drivers are always better than one to keep the wheels rollin. Whoever your co'driver is, can you trust them while you are sleeping? Truck Stop food is better now than what it used to be. I remember at times wishing for good quality fruit and vegitables - I would've given $100 for a good quality fruit/vegetable basket. Now days the light duty trucks have 10sp autos, thats nice. When you buy your truck make sure you purchase "The Best" most comprehensive protection plan they offer - you will need it! Anyway, that's my .02$ worth aftet watching the industry change from the 60's to the post 2015's

[@bensanders7392]

Some people delete the bed off of the pickup for weight savings so that they can get a little more cargo on without being over that 26k# however....HOWEVER once that bed is removed from that frame for just a bare 5th wheel now it is considered a tractor( not a pickup) and falls up under FMCSA whereas a pickup does not necessarily under most conditions.

[@tobybriggs7776]

bingo

[@Seluecus1]

Let's keep in mind that having a CDL A/B opens a whole new world for delivery/transport services. If you're in that field, it's typically better to just get your CDL and make the extra money for doing the same job.

[@Babylionhotshot]

Yup exactly Thats what I figured out the hard way. if I started all over again id be running CDL from Day one.

[@jeffstrains4014]

@@Babylionhotshot When did getting a CDL for passenger trucks become a thing? I was a truck driver in the early 2000's and it was unheard of

[@Babylionhotshot]

@@jeffstrains4014 when people got smart and realized, you don’t need to run a $300,000 piece of equipment to transport stuff that I hundred and $20,000 piece of equipment can transport. Anything over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating need to CDL but I see me carrying more than semi’s every single day. Sometimes I wonder how some of the semi’s are even breaking even

[@HotOneRecordz]

@@Babylionhotshot we're not breaking even. The industry is in serious trouble. Self driving trucks will take over once all the tractor trailer guys go out of business.

[@Mannysosa223]

@@HotOneRecordzself driving trucks is a myth they can barely make electric semi trucks. Plus self driving trucks will make deliveries late since it’ll have to charge up using a battery and who will be responsible for all of that? And besides it’s not like it’s self driving a semi truck it also has to drive with a trailer equipped. Let’s see how those electric self driving semi’s will run on a mountain.

[@pokor5791]

The standard undo is CTRL-Z. Works for all Microsoft Office and most other applications. Standard redo is CTRL-Y.

[@clevewilks4312]

Offshore Boat Captain tapping innn. I'm buying my first set up come New Yrs!!! So you got a new subscriber and fan. Thanks and keep the content coming

[@Rol267]

Good break down. Got me thinking more about going on my own. The partial hustle is smart

[@c.n.h4841]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video and putting this information out

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thank you for taking interest. I appreciate you so much. Thanks for the compliment

[@Iknowvfx]

Always get your CDL. A ram 4500 and 5500 doesn't even get you a 10k gvwr trailer to stay under 26000 gcwr

[@holgermessner851]

I know. The video is 1y ago. As a German who drove long haul from Canada to the border to Mexico and all over the USA, I know when someone talks about getting a load home. And yes. For someone who needs to get home regularly, that’s sometimes not possible. To make it easier for my company to dispatch me, I stayed 3 weeks on the road and 3-4 days at home. I had no discussions or arguments with my dispatch staff anymore. They made sure that I had a load home. - And yes. Owner operators have it really hard sometimes to get a load home. I did know some owners who just lived in the semi-truck. No house or apartment. - Don’t drive anymore. Enjoying sun, beaches and cold beers in Panama.

[@kensharpe9949]

City or Country?

[@holgermessner851]

@@kensharpe9949 Lived 14 years in the Edmonton/AB region

[@cragre28]

I ran a box truck to expedite carpet and other stuff from 2006 to 2008 or so. Then I sold the box and ran my 2006 Chevrolet 3500 dually with the Duramax with an enclosed trailer. GCWR was 25,000 and I ran magnets with company name and DOT numbers. When I was not loaded, I took them off. That was 2010 or so, and the DOT started going overboard on expediters and small trucks. So I just pretty much ran without any sort of markings and avoided the scales. Then people started cutting everyone else's throats and hauling for less than fuel and other expenses and many people had to quit because they couldn't make money. I stopped for different reasons. I fell asleep one night in Bristol, Tn after only 3 hrs of driving going from home to Baltimore and sideswiped a van at 3 am. Her honking probably saved my life. Then I took a load to Abilene, Tx and made it out there fine on very little sleep because every rest stop was full. On the way back, I nearly fell asleep several times. I would stop and climb back into sleeping area over my gooseneck, but I could not sleep because I would have nightmares that I was falling asleep at the wheel, and I would wake up screaming after only sleeping for a couple of hours and be wide awake. My wife got me a hotel in Louisiana and I made it home, but it was close a few times. Don't ever drive when you are too tired, it's not worth it to put your life at risk and others on the road. I nearly killed myself and put other at risk.

[@marshallcollins8634]

@cragre It’s a good thing you got off the road. As the saying goes If you can’t stand the heat Get out of the kitchen. There is no SLEEPING in TRUCK DRIVING.You are either a DRIVER or you’re NOT. That’s OK because Walmart needs greeters.

[@makeitpay8241]

you don't need miles, you need money

[@cragre28]

@@marshallcollins8634 I have ADD and when I tell myself I need to do something, my body does exactly the opposite. So when I knew I was going out on a trip or when I was out driving and knew I needed to sleep, I could not sleep. Then when I needed to be awake, I would get so sleepy. I have lost both my sisters, with my last sister passing away in 2012 at age 37, so after that I did not want my parents to lose all their children, so that's when I stopped driving for good.

[@tobybriggs7776]

job not for you man,sry

[@jeremiahprestegard7334]

I have driven a big truck for a big company.. I have also driven loads paid by for family, I have never driven loads as professional cdl hotshot.... driving loads for family cost me out of pocket for breakdowns and would have left me stranded if not for me being a mechanic by trade and choice. I could fix my own truck and could check the surrounding area for people needing vehicle repairs so I could afford my repairs.

[@scottsimmons6638]

Love to see you making the breakdown, you're working your ass off, bud. one of the things I like to do to keep my numbers honest for me is I'll keep my mileage based off of where I'm at rather than the quoted from the board. Pickup SandyLake(1400$) 82 miles >> Pickup Kittanny PA(900$) 61miles. Shortest distance is the Kittany drop in CharlotteNC so that's 490miles to get there. then Blue Ridge GA for the SandyLake drop 270miles. Total money was 2300$ and total miles was 903miles making the true rpm 2.457$. I appreciate your videos.

[@novavroomvroom3435]

Great information and keep on trucking...!!!! Stay safe out there...!!!!

[@Babylionhotshot]

Hella ya nova thanks!

[@TheCanes1219]

Great information my brother. You broke this down better than any KZbinr I've ever seen. Definitely subscribing. Going to get my CDL in a few more weeks. But I do want to own a few hot shots to start off my company.

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thanks Canes! I Appreciate that. remember a trucking company is a lot to learn as far as getting it off the ground. make sure you start off small and slow. ask as many people in the industry questions you have. get a plan then when your ready execute. good luck Canes!

[@TheCanes1219]

@@Babylionhotshot thanks bro

[@novavroomvroom3435]

Yes, you can make more money with cdl hotshot but the more weight you take the quicker you wear out your equipment... As a retired A.S.E mechanic I can say with confidence that these medium duty diesel trucks are not made to last with the amount of weight you take with a cdl hotshot load... I have a 07 E-450 cab and chassis and is very capable of hauling cdl hotshot but the maintenance costs and wear on the equipment in my opinion does not justify the difference between cdl and non cdl... this is just my opinion...!!!!

[@Babylionhotshot]

Good point. I’m going to try and watch out for heavy loads. Pretty much I’m going to capitalize on load I can now take because I can haul the length. Especially because of what your saying from experience with the wearing out of equipment. Thanks man

[@gordonbickel7182]

Buy commercial equipment. 650 or better. Better have a sleeper or hotel room recipient. Dot magnetic Tire are more expensive then the 650 or better

[@davehughesfarm7983]

I pull a 20 foot goose neck stock trailer with my IH eagle..Looks crazy but fook it...

[@01dumbfrog]

I have done it both ways I have always made more driving for someone else than owning my own equipment and the most was working by the hour pulling saltwater off the natural gas wells around Fort Worth Texas. Tanker without hazmat endorsement. My average $130K 60-70 hours per week.

[@toddfortune3480]

CDL changed my life in 2005. Now the problem of not having money is gone. Good money in trucking.

[@robertoreyna4356]

I love your hotshot videos , please make more I have a CDL Class A Permit, seeking to finish training then do Box Trucking and or Hotshot

[@JohnDeereCollector]

Just letting people know states like pa neither of those trailers are legal to run without cdl. If the gvwr of the truck and trailer together is 26001 or more you need a CDL. So the biggest setup is a f 250 with a light 18ft trailer roughly.

[@craigwheeler2057]

Chevy 2500 HD gas with 22’ equipment hauler with steel floor. Truck & trailer weighs about 11,500# empty. GVWR of truck & trailer is approximately 24,400. I can easily haul 10,000# loads safely and not hurt the truck or the trailer.

[@TheAlienBeard]

In the south east in addition to this you are not allowed to tow any trailer that has a gross more than 10k lbs

[@supersize75k5]

With a derated trailer and proper weight distribution between truck and trailer, absolutely can run one of these. I have a 32’ 12 rated goose and a 40’ 12 derated goose with a ram single wheel I scale in under 15-16,000 total empty. Trailer ordered that way for that reason, I only move my own items but it was to be legal. Same set up used by my helper for his hot shot efforts. I would suggest anyone being serous to just go cdl and higher capacity trailer though

[@daviddemand6856]

Happy that there’s a market for anyone who would serve Illinois. You couldn’t get me to think about a Chicago delivery for under $2/Mile.

[@BrianSimmons]

It might be that your spreadsheet was "over simplified" for this KZbin video, but your calculations are incorrect when you have a partial load. You are adding up all of the mileage together, even though you had loads on the trailer at the same time. You need to keep track of your actual mileage driven from end of the previous load to the end of the final drop. That is likely lower than the total amount of mileage listed for each individual load and is greatly going to affect your net income numbers.

[@Ats889]

If you are getting paid to haul loads get your Class A CDL and if you’re doing it with your own equipment get your motor carrier authority. Do not play around with the FMCAS.

[@AcquiredPrawn49]

This is the info I’ve been looking for. Thank you

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thanks, I’m glad you took interest. I tried my best to make it not boring but I know one thing… it’s the truth

[@darkonecoming]

Good job on the presentation. I'm sold. making adjustments

[@gtmentertainmentgtme9303]

Best explaining !! Strait forwards with A-Z facts

[@Babylionhotshot]

I’m trying to cut out all the fat. I want to say so much but I’m trying to stick to the facts. Thanks man

[@JeffreyKemper]

I am surprised you do not charge more money even non cdl on a regular basis! I am just getting ready to file everything and buy a truck to get into it. I got my class A cdl liscsen already with tanker endorsement. Getting ready for hazardousmaterials. Waiting on my business loan or life insurance policy loan. Looking at a 2024 f- 450 4×4 crew cab "" Dually,""with less than 50,000 miles. Looking at buying it for $4,000.00! I got connections. Or a 2023 Ford f350 crew cab 4x4. With under 25,000 miles from a dealer. I had a dealer want to charge me $80,000.00 for a new truck. Plus, a trailer 40 ' for $500.00! Hopefully find a uusiness grant for $10,000.00 & a $50,000.00 S.B.A micro business loan. I figure $2.00 a mile is good. Plan on either going to Chicago. And Texas and Alaska.

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

I'm not sure how pricing works when Hot Shotting but when I was an Electrical Engineer on the Oil Rigs? When we needed something Hot Shot? Our Budget was almost unlimited! Because we need it & we need it fast! We would pay anything to get that piece of equipment! I authorized a small Pump to be Hot Shotted in for $40k in 24hrs from Houston to Freeport TX, 50miles..

[@Babylionhotshot]

Damn! Ya if you throw that money at something, it will come real fast haha. Oil industry is great. Thanks for your work Mike

[@tomcat5986]

I need your contact info or for your buddies still in the business. I'll work as a dedicated hauler for that kind of money for sure.

[@Metromulchers]

Two things, are sure you have enough cargo insurance to cover all the freight you have on your trailer at once. Reason some brokers specify dedicated truck is for that reason. You get in a wreck and only have $100k cargo but have $400k of freight claims you got a problem. Secondly running high miles week after week will wear out those pickups fast. Once they get high miles on them they get extremely unreliable. Considering what they cost to buy new and what they are worth when you run them up to 500k miles you might consider using a single axle tractor with a sleeper cab. You’ll be running a cdl with IRP obviously with that setup but you can rebuild the motor and run that tractor millions of miles

[@tobybriggs7776]

got my CDL-A...Got my setup on its way. 2019 kenworth single axle and 40' hotshot wide deck. LET'S GO!!!!!!

[@dnh1107]

How's that going

[@TaylorHaubrich]

If you are pulling weight that requires a CDL you might as well do it safer with a big truck. IMO hot shot should only be non CDL. Leave the big stuff to the big boys.

[@Babylionhotshot]

Ya just got an f550. The f250 was not good but it got my foot in The door. We are about to see some real hotshot number with a real nice setup pretty soon.

[@TaylorHaubrich]

@@Babylionhotshot You still paying for def and fuel. Now I drive a semi with 48 ft flatbed but when I ran hotshot I had a good setup. I had a 98 3500 with the 12 valve Cummins. It's mechanical indirect fuel injection pump so it will run wvo/used motor oil. I ran two separate tanks. My auxiliary tank was built in to a toolbox so to camouflage it. The auxiliary tank had a heater and once up to temperature I switch over to the used cooking oil. Before shutdown I always let it run on pump diesel. Being a 98 I wasn't subject to electronic logs or def. Guys would be butthurt crying because I would undercutting their rates and grabbing loads. "he doesn't know he's not making any money he just out here barely paying for his fuel". Well jokes on them dummies 😂

[@MatthewMaranell]

​@@TaylorHaubrich ... you're still hurting the overall industry 🥴

[@TaylorHaubrich]

@@MatthewMaranell idk how. It's a dog eat dog world man. You gotta take care of your family number one. If you can't figure out an edge to survive and take care of your family then that's your business.

[@felixx2381]

@@TaylorHaubrich facts ain’t like they going give that money to the people but to put it into wars . Take them for everything give them nothing like Leonidas once said 😂

[@geejr5664]

I need to no more I have the 40 foot!I am trying to get started!

[@Babylionhotshot]

do it! its a tough job as I tell everyone. you have to be a hustler, negotiator, driver, office person and a few other jobs but if you learn it, its worth it till you level up. Maybe to a broker.

[@joebrings5817]

Cdl hotshot here. 5k a week at 40 weeks a year. 2k to 2500 miles a week. Reset n repeat.

[@Babylionhotshot]

Hell ya! Love it

[@fozman845]

Let's make sure you understand if you have a CDL and get a ticket riding a bicycle it will go against you.

[@TonyVoigt-oi5fh]

In mn no matter what you do you have to have a class A license if you are operating in commerce with a combined weight of over 26,000.

[@Babylionhotshot]

Yup. This is true

[@Normie2388]

Getting a cdl is a key to $100,000. Sysco, UPS, hotshot, fuel transport. All these will give you enough money.

[@teamdada2194]

Wtf

[@zoomwithsmokeybear2597]

I will give a load that I took on a hotshot, household goods Seattle, WA @ .58 am going to te.ple,TX/ light generator in SeaTac, WA, @ $1.50 a mile going to Boca Raton NM, / Gas Pump Spokane, WA 1.76 per mile going to Denver, CO 4.00 per mile. But what is wrong with this load from Denver to Texas only .58 per mile from Denver to Texas. .57 cents a mile does not pay the bill or the fuel to deliver this load. The best place to run hotshot is down south hauling oil field stuff. If you can get on, you can make $1,000.00 a day

[@hotshot_tev]

Dude just get you a 40ft non cdl set up you don’t need a cdl set up. That alone will change your gross. I run a hotshot company with two non cdl 40ft trailers and we do very well and have been since February of 2019. We do 3,000 miles or less every week and home by Friday evening every week. Work smarter not harder family time and everything else is more important. Keep at it brother

[@tyler238]

About How much would a good set be? And how do you find the work? I see these on the highway nonstop hauling like 3-4 cars(I live by the big 3 in Michigan).. Been wanting to change careers

[@slowgoat6089]

How much do you pay the drivers a week

[@waynesworld2086]

What's the stipulations on doing non CDL hot shot ?

[@MrDerKuenstler]

How would you recommend a rookie get started?

[@waynesworld2086]

Any non cdl hot shot companies or owners hiring in the Louisiana area ?

[@jreyman]

Highlight all 5 columns on that line, and drag it back up where it should be on the line above.

[@hotroddude6551]

Wow. This is a great comparison. Probably the only vid that breaks it down any where close to being accurate. Great job. There are ways to reduce certain expenses as well. Especially on maintenance.

[@jeffherdz]

Your brother sounds like one hell of a business man. That's the way to haul butt !!

[@dougbastian3324]

Don't forget that you'll have to pay road taxes and ifta reporting = time and money with CDL.

[@jamesnelson5700]

😂😂😂 say you don't know what you are talking about without saying you don't know what you are talking about😅😅😅

[@Babylionhotshot]

Ya I need to look into ifta before I start running CDL. Do you know how much it costs per mile?

[@jamesnelson5700]

@@Babylionhotshot it doesn’t cost per mile, it depends on the state you fuel in, and it’s a tax credit that you can write off, and it’s cheap.

[@matthew6202]

Lol IFTA is just tracking the miles and gallons of fuel you drive in each state. I’m an owner operator with a semi and I think last quarter was $33 😂

[@jamesnelson5700]

@@matthew6202 yep mine was like $26 bucks

[@davidwestervelt6050]

I see that most of your work is done with open trailer. Which you can load higher due to its lower height. Would it be better to build a special trailer to do dry goods and freight that you normally hall. Would this open up more opportunities. Probably more work for the shipper. I would think that you would not want a tow motor racing in and out of it. Which means it would have to be loaded from the side and possibly have good canvas sides. Then a good securement plan. It would have to go together pretty quick to get in and out. Maybe even one hard wall with one soft for loading from one side. Just wondered if it could open up other options for load. Possibly double stacking. Possibly even dedicated space on a trailer for this. Seems everyone is going after the same type of freight. I would think a smaller truck would be more efficient and faster than a semi. Just food for thought. What would also be interesting to run the numbers on is the best power unit for the setup. I would think CDL without semi. This could be 40 ft trailer or under. Sure, is a lot easier to get a shorter trailer through the city. It sure would be nice to not be beat up by the truck because it so stiff to handle the weight. Gotta get those dollars somewhere. Pa has a lot of warehouses going up right now. Do they have yards that still pull semi-trailers into that need to be dropped at final destination. Which could be done with an older city semi-truck. Everybody has to find their Nitch. I know they have become really creative with the cattle trailer. Course the numbers will tell you if something is worthwhile. I wish you well in your findings.

[@Shane7son]

Stuart, I love your videos, bro I’m thinking of going hot shot myself I live in California your videos are inspiring. Thank you. God bless you brother thank you for these videos

[@Babylionhotshot]

Shane, I appreciate that bro. I know cali has some different laws out there. Your definitely going to want to get your cdl if you don’t already have one. I made money as a non cdl but honestly leaving home and hustling hard, it started to not be worth it. Unless your out for like 3 weeks a month.

[@georgeparrault9945]

First Savings is When You buy a Truck, and Trailer While going Apportioned Plates. “ You Do Not Pay State Sales Tax on Trucks or Trailers “

[@tonytsquared5576]

The Atlanta market +150 miles has been dead with any loads at $2+ a mile for the past 6 weeks. They have been heavy with sub $2 per mile pricing so multiple loads are impossible. Any good loads are quickly taken. There is too much competition. I have had 1 load in the past 3 weeks with no backhaul. I have a 2 partial tomorrow. One is a p/u in Cleveland GA and delivering to Daytona FL. The other is a p/u in Athens GA with a delivery in Jacksonville FL. I have got to have a half tank or less in fuel when I hit the weigh stations or I have got a problem. That is after leaving behind a 90 lb tarp and 125 lbs in chains and binders at my parking location. I will be running backroads and will have only one weigh station which I plan on hitting with a quarter tank of fuel. There is no backhaul or any loads out right now. It has been a rough month. The only bright light about this is that I have a condo in south St Augustine that I will sit at for a couple of days to see if I can find anything out of north FL or south GA. But then again, the Blackfin Tuna are running off the coast of St. Augustine right now. I am also considering selling the trailer and getting a box truck. That is moving right now.

[@luich2275]

You make whatever you want, it’s all up to you

[@henryleonardo3544]

8800 a week sounds good. Don’t understand how somebody legally runs over 3000 miles in a week. 4000?!? Nobody can run 4000 in a week legally. If you’re new here these numbers are from running illegally. Don’t waste your time getting involved based on these numbers. It’s all fun and games until DOT gets you for these things and if you get into an accident and they find out. It will be extremely ugly for you. Please be safe out there drivers

[@Babylionhotshot]

4,000 miles over a 7 day period = 561 miles a day. Ask any hotshot driver out there. And they will tell you that 561 miles a day legally isn’t difficult. Especially when I’m running through Kansas and Wyoming with speed limits of 75 and 80mph. Also no traffic. Plain states, check ‘em out sometime 🫡. If your running the applications or the cluster of the north East yes, then you will not make as much because of traffic.

[@adamsaucier7727]

Impossible to run that many miles for 7 straight days without a 34 hour reset. Are you not running an eld??

[@joebrings5817]

Impossible lol

[@MondoChow777]

​@@adamsaucier7727 Most hotshots aren't running ELD. It's just a matter of time before FMCSA drops a regulation.

[@joewallace6994]

Henry Leonardo has no clue what he's talking about!!😂😂😂😂

[@badass1g]

36k in first month! HOT DAMN SON!!!!

[@edgarclavel9086]

That’s why the industry is down guys take load for $1 a mile 😂

[@trucker_rob]

This guy posted the rate per mile, he took a load for .85 cpm and his brother took a load .75cpm. You’re absolutely right, this is the reason why our industry is fucked man. Brokers shouldn’t even be allowed to be in our industry. Guys hauling cheap freight are hurting us all

[@sheldonclark1946]

Thats always been a thing. There will always be someone to haul for less. Its all in negotiation with the broker and making a friend. Know ur both making money so find a way for both of yall to win. If you arent doing that. You wont get the good ones.

[@r.rodriguez4991]

And yet his average is over $2 a mile. Stop blaming other people for your problems.

[@michaelmcgee9309]

No shit! I've been doing this for almost 7yrs. These guys with the none cdls are fucking up the rates. The brokers I have great relationships with tell me that they love them. Smh!

[@r.rodriguez4991]

@@michaelmcgee9309 Why not join them?

[@mahammadmammadov-ne8os]

There is also more toll involved in PA-NJ so that should be accounted against expenses on this particular CLD route comparison while none-CDL route was in states without toll roads.

[@SteinerFab1357]

I ran hot shot for 5 years. I am a CDL operator and I can tell you that a trailer over 10,001 lbs requires a cdl. Those trailers alone weigh over 9000 lbs empty so you have no load weight left available to stay under cdl requirements as a commercial combination vehile driver to stay fmcsa compliant. You need dot #'s on your truck as well to be legal. You also need authority I also have or leased onto someone else's. If you don't do this and you get D.o.t'd by police, your in trouble with fines and probable tk impound, maybe jail. It's hard to make it worth it without a big truck cause trucking goes by weight and little trucks cant carry enough weight to offset the costs and be profitable. I got out.

[@jaysonlq4918]

The 10,001 lbs rule is only for california, I have comfirmed this, I am moving out of california to start hotshot.

[@marqueztransport7697]

Need to be under 26,001 to be considered no Cdl and this guy in the video is saying you don’t need appropriated tags but you do for this type of work I ran a hotshot company and got out cause of idiots that don’t know what’s going on and now I just have semis. Way better overall

[@631chucky]

Great perspective!!!!! Great video!!!!

[@scottanderson3746]

Hey ya ,great video and great to see you running the numbers. By any chance did you manage to break down the total income less your expenses and figure out what your hourly wage would be?

[@cblackbone]

Great content! Looking forward to jumping into the industry.

[@P-J-W-777]

I was in hotshot for quit a while but got out because of the rate per mile. There really wasn’t any profit in it for an owner operator as the rates aren’t going to cover any major problems with your equipment and you will eventually have problems.

[@joshkrause2977]

Only way possible is a new truck every 6 months lol always under warranty.

[@P-J-W-777]

@@joshkrause2977 yeah because of the DPF, DEF and EGR system.

[@AerynSB]

I'm new, but for cargo vans 1.00 -1.50 is good right? This dude is obviously hauling way more.

[@P-J-W-777]

@@AerynSB it’s as good if not a little better than the average of today but not near as high as it was. The brokerage companies are making all the money and paying the drivers much smaller fees. I was getting 2500 for 1600 miles one way hauling for the oilfield and that was just average. If the load was more important or heavier the pay was higher. But that was all without going through brokerage companies, cutting the middlemen out of the proverbial loop.

[@JeepBigE]

Jumped around a lot and seem a bit scattered brained.

[@TruckingToPlease]

Have no idea how many over tasked hotshots I've seen broken down on the side of this 1300 run from Hammond, LA to Le Roy, NY. These little guys are unregulated, follow no maintenance and upkeep plan, nor versed in what the class A CDL drivers are required to know and be responsible for. I use this formula for a break even margin on jobs. Milage ÷ lowest possible fuel economy x the average fuel price on the trip x 3. 1/3 for fuel 1/3 towards the truck 1/3 towards the driver Ex: 1,200 miles ÷ 5.5 (low fuel economy) x $3.39 (Avg fuel economy) x3

[@s.s.sniper9077]

Great content man, I just started my business this week and I can’t get a load because my authority is only a week old. Any advice?

[@tyler238]

Damn.. never thought of it that way

[@scottbulach]

Meaning it’s still not active or are you saying a lot of brokers won’t work with you right now?

[@arp_tweezie8184]

No experience.. best to contact with a company till you get miles under your belt.

[@scottbulach]

Where are you located and what kind of truck and trailer do you have?

[@skrapenpennies9947]

Try different brokers I only had a hand full that wouldn't

[@joesalazar770]

Just a small topic I haul hay for personnel I go about 180 miles round trip it cost me at current fuel prices no maintanance figured in just fuel and time10 mpg loaded with about 15 empty one way. 18 gallons of fuel at 3.99 a gallon then ad insurance tires maintenance and add depreciation on truck and trailer I don't see how you can make much at those prices. Especially if you have a major breakdown transmission axle motor front end is considered maintenance wear like tires. Your at 2.23 per mile. If you all keep this up we all are going to go completely broke. No joke. Plus itl be a requirement that no one can pull a trailer without training and a special license u think in just talking look at Europe and other places it's about control all over the world.

[@johnnyceagles]

Been wanting to do this for a while, but have no experience in it and am worried about getting dispatches. Have an adequate truck already

[@mscle60]

Im same way, but without a truck.. id have to drive for someone for awhile to build some wealth up before id be comfortable trying it on my own cuz im in a somewhat precarious financial situation right now and its tough.. I want to work my butt off and make some good money once for it!!

[@100pyatt]

DOT loves the hotshotter pickup truck guys. So many running illegally and dangerous it's a gold mine for enforcement

[@michaelstewart5017]

I’d love to have that data set and make that SS jump through some hoops for them.

[@mgiffee6816]

I have my own customers. I only use a dispatch board if needed. I control the rates with my customers. With that being said this economy is killing us

[@rolandomota6688]

How was your first 90 days? was it hard to get loads?

[@Babylionhotshot]

Very, if you haven’t started the process yet just make sure you have about 10-15 Thousand dollars of cash that can fluctuate in the first 90. But once you make it through the first 6 months your on your way. But I still get told “ nope I can work with you because you are not a year old yet”. But it’s rare. Good luck. Just don’t rush it. Start when you feel comfortable

[@hotshot_tev]

More like the first 6 months to a year. More and more brokers are going to 6 months to a year because rookies are screwing up there loads etc

[@bensanders7392]

Seems that hotshot is a big huge magnet for dot inspections getting pulled in to every scale and targeted random. It is very easy to unwittingly go over your 26,000 lbs without knowing it, and get jammed up in a lot of trouble for it.

[@alfonsogonzalez6412]

Hey bro hope ur doing well, that was a great video, I'm cdl and the secret formula for me is partials + less milage = sssss.🎉🎉🎉🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷😎😎🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@Babylionhotshot]

Shhhhh!! Don’t tell any one! 😉 no it’s a huge industry and we can all share out secrets. But ya I’m taking the 53 foot step deck out for a spin this week so we shall see.

[@alfonsogonzalez6412]

@@Babylionhotshot can wait to see the result that got to be a hell of difference in $$$$$ but need a good work horse 🐴🐴💪💪💪💪💪 to pull it . Let us know ASAP when ur done with the trial I was thinking of moving up the scale tooo🤔🤔🤔🇵🇷🇵🇷😎😎🤑🤑🤑👌👌

[@JPBrister928]

What's a good trailer setup for a Ram 3500 HO dually that can be light, wide, and long enough to haul an extra load brother? I'm so happy I found your video. I just worked my ass off to get this truck Detailing and I need to learn some hotshot to incorporate it into my business transporting large boats from warehouse/garage to dock and move 5th wheels too. I'd like to hotshot during summer months when it's too hot for high end Detailing and haul boats and aircraft eventually too with coatings for protection. Thanks!

[@Babylionhotshot]

You sound like you could do pretty well as a hotshot. First thing you need to know is you need to keep you trucking company in business all year around. That means keeping your insurance all year around. For your first year your looking at about 2k a month. But if you did want to do it anyways I’d get what my brother has. I just post the video of his trailer and he explains the specs much better than I can do on text.

[@alexkitner5356]

Curious, do non-CDL drivers have to keep logs and conform to the hours like CDL drivers do? Is that an advantage for drivers who can grind out more miles per day?

[@dalehefferman]

yes both must log all hours

[@makeitpay8241]

@@dalehefferman then why would anyone run non CDL?

[@dalehefferman]

@@makeitpay8241 depending on what you drive there are advantages

[@bat__bat]

​@@makeitpay8241because obtaining a CDL is much harder and more $ than it was 5 years ago. You also have more yearly paperwork, more expensive insurance, state-by-state extra fuel taxes, and more rigorous inspections. If you're wanting to start out with a semi truck and you have the truck and trailer already, then it makes sense to get the CDL. But if you're running a pickup truck and gooseneck trailer, the likelihood that a CDL will increase your income is much much lower. You can't even enter the argument until you have a dually pickup truck capable of towing over 20,000 lbs and a dually tandem trailer capable of holding over 16,000 pounds. A capable truck could arguably be called an asset, but the trailer certainly is not ever an asset.

[@Reginald4-fp8tp]

You and your brother are averaging between 1.65 and 1.88 per mile. Once you take out fuel, truck payment and insurance, you are making .43 cents a mile ans you brother is making about .57 cents a mile. Yes he make 21,000 in 30 days, but he drive 36,659 miles (worked drive the mad everyday 10 hrs or 70 hours per week) and you drive 10,034 in 22 days (you drove an average of amount 8 hours a day). Even though you don make as much as a hot shot, it seems (because you are home every night), the hot shot quality of life is much better for a family person. But, it's hard to bead putting 20 grand a month in the bank every month (240,000 a year). In two years you would put away almost a half million dollars (then you could cut back or come off the road for other things). It seems in the long run, the CDL wins hugely if you can keep the loads coming and the truck running. Thanks for the insight.

[@6by6by6]

How do I make less than minimum wage and put myself into bankruptcy all in less than a year…. HotShot Trucking..😂

[@ryanware2183]

It was the perfect length. Well done

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thanks, I know it was a lot but I'll learn how to take up less time from peoples day but deliver them the same information. I appreciate your feed back. That so valuable to me, thanks Ryanware

[@RickBiehl-x9j]

WOW, great content, What type of drivers license do you need to run a Non-CDL. I run a forestry mulching business and run a 350 GMC dulley and pull a 25 foot trailer and ramps with my skid steer and mulcher.

[@Babylionhotshot]

In IL class C in FL just your regular License. Depends on your state. It will tell you on the back of your license. over 26,000lbs or over 10k LBS

[@ulrickmartinez4372]

This video is Money 💰 Very value information for people like me that want to start in this industry. Thank you!

[@jaimecortes1496]

I have my cdl exam next month .... Im aiming for this... Awesome work guys any recommendations on companies that hire new grads

[@chrismarciniak5329]

CDL is not based on weight alone, if you are over 2 axles, you are require to have a CDL, an authority and ifta. Also if you are pulling moves from a load board from a broker/shipper, that is illegal. Also you are crossing state lines. Do not cross a weigh station. You will get shut down and fined. Sorry, but read the FMSCA law book.

[@amoshillmusic]

Will you make a video explaining fuel, lodging, parking, food allowances, various company tools and electronics when it comes to taxes and how it all works with deductions?

[@freddycano1211]

Nice work thanks for sharing this info with us

[@jasonfleming8752]

More information please,I have a class A and looking to get in the hot shot game, thanks

[@samsavedbygrace996]

Sweet video. I liked it. Love the break down

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thanks Sam. I’m glad people out there like you appreciate it. I’m going to do my best to bring more numbers and honest numbers to everyone about the hotshot industry

[@dreonwilliams9046]

Keep up the great money videos EVERY WEEK!!!💯✊🏽

[@Babylionhotshot]

O shoot that would be hard as hell. But I will keep track over the next three weeks and bring the numbers to you. Especially now that I have a 53’ step deck

[@dekangafbb290]

thsnk you fir the video i will be starting my flatbed traning.. alot was saying you can😢make alot no more byt your video gave me motivation

[@TheLjel]

I really like the comparison. It really is not a fair comparison, and by the way you really won or were even. First of all, you are comparing a 40' air ride trailer with a 33' trailer. Obviously you can carry significantly more on a 40' trailer than a 33' trailer. You also quickly glossed over the fact that your brother started the day before you. I understand that you each had to build in your down time. If he really worked 7 days vs. your 6 days, he made $1,435 per day and you $1,467 per day. And that is not even accounting for the additional money you could have made with a 40' trailer. As I said, a very interesting and informative video, but it is really all about maximizing your time and your load capacity. Thanks again for the interesting analysis.

[@Babylionhotshot]

yes very good points I tried to pack in a lot of the data and with the attention span of people I had to make it a short as I could. I hope to make more comparison videos between my bothers 40' trailer and my 53' step deck. should be better and now that I am more experienced I'll throw more of the variables into it. Thanks for the feedback and perspective TheLjel!

[@jackbogard1353]

Your heath has taken a tole bud. This adventure has been hard on you my friend

[@Babylionhotshot]

Yes it has. Deffinetly going to start watching that aspect of the job. going to start going back to the gym. thanks for the reminder.

[@bat__bat]

So why dont you run a 40ft big tex for non cdl? That completely changes things and makes partials not only possible but lucrative. The CDL allows you to carry about 12-15k more pounds before maxing the truck, but youll need a more expensive trailer, probably some truck upgrades such as rear air bags at least, you'll need a dually truck and dually tandems on your trailer, that's 6 more tires you have to maintain full time versus the non cdl setup. Not to mention the more expensive fuel per mile to carry all that weight and the brakes you'll be grinding down twice as fast. If you're arguing that you need a dually regardless, that's incorrect. Non cdl can certainly run without a dually truck, but the cdl hotshot certainly needs a dually. Then the time and cost of obtaining a cdl and having the headaches associated with extra paperwork all the time, ifta, etc. The value of a cdl doesn't really make sense until you get a semi truck.

[@Babylionhotshot]

ya my buddy James told me air bags would really help and obviously since then I have just made the smart decision like you were talking about and I just go my CDL and a bigger set up.

[@kamankuhl587]

Thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge. Thank you.

[@DChase-ky2pg]

For non cdls, is a dot still needed? I have a f350 and I want to start part timing locally with single car or flat bed hauling? Thx

[@andrewknoell]

Yes it can be.