Back to hotshot trucking after spring break in Miami

[@richardbarkley9909]

Boy, Again very impressed with the way you care for and secure your customer's materials Alex. I'll bet you have fantastic ratings for your work!!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you. I try to do my best.

[@alexisalainnangkil]

@Mr.AlexKogan you should let the insurance company see this, they could lower your rates. Lol kidding aside tho, your killing it as usual 💪🏽

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@alexisalainnangkil lol. I wish. Thank you!

[@stevenwoodard6921]

It's good to see you back and being consistent. I'm learning a lot from you in your videos. Keep it up great stuff.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!!!

[@MrC_333]

Awesome video! Thanks for the continued content. Do you think you could do a break down of some of the companies you use for Factoring, EDL, Loadboard, Brokers, IFTA etc?

[@alexhernandez2725]

love watching your videos man ur a chill dude. keep on truckin man inpiring future hotshots like i plan to be one day. its nice to chill with u and learn by seeing how u and other professionals do things 💯👍🏾 ✌🏾

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thanks. I really appreciate that 👍🏻

[@DavidHolguin408]

Hats off to you Alex have blessed day sir!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@glennjukes5581]

Nice-looks like you got a load out down south-w/ the palm trees. Glad to see you back, man. Be safe out there-

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I did. Thank you!

[@alfonsogonzalez6412]

Fully recharge💪💪 awesome start Alex, let the grind begin 🤑🤑😎😎 I'll be starting next week taking a little 2 weeks vacation be safe bro keep them coming

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@alfonsogonzalez6412 recharged like the energizer bunny. lol.

[@alfonsogonzalez6412]

@@Mr.AlexKogan 🤣🤣🤣

[@alejandrorojasmarmolejos8102]

Love to watch the excellent work that you doing out there. God bless you and family.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@alejandrorojasmarmolejos8102]

@@Mr.AlexKogan I tried to contact you thru IG but I not allow to msg you.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@alejandrorojasmarmolejos8102 I’m not sure why not. You should be able to message anyone.

[@alejandrorojasmarmolejos8102]

I guess you have to follow me… But is not showing any option to msg you.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@alejandrorojasmarmolejos8102 if you click on a user on Instagram you’ll be presented with a button to follow and message Both big buttons right next to each other.

[@marcocardenas4635]

Good deal Alex hope u had a good time off con la famila! Quick ? Alex I’ve noticed in the past when you are park and to do your reset hours. And you are driving some where are you log in as in personal time or what are you on the log of motive drive ??

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

When I’m on my reset I log out of the eld. The truck still counts the miles but I claim it later as personal conveyance.

[@jeremiahhanson8747]

Whats your rule as far as how fast you drive with a load? & why the twist in your straps? Its awesome to watch you💪🏻

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! I usually drive speed limit. Maybe 5pm over sometimes. Just depends on the conditions. Sometimes slower if it’s raining. Twisting the straps prevents them from vibrating from the wind.

[@mikelopez4148]

Gas is $5 and rate didn’t budge 🤯

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

$5 maybe in Cali. Midwest is around $3.50 but rates definitely have gotten any better.

[@mr.fleites6839]

Great video Alex. Quick question a trader like yours with your set up how much is a new trader like that going for?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thanks. $35k is what I got mine for.

[@_Machine631_]

alex does the most work and is always dressed to impress when he does it. haha. im surprised some places don't hassle you, like warehouses or construction sites.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Haha. Thanks 😁 I’ve been asked to put on pants in the past. 😁

[@Cassidymoss]

Why the half twist in the straps?

[@mikekelley8612]

I've been curious about his as well

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

So they don’t vibrate in the wind. If you ever see tall loads on trucks, pay attention to the ones that have the straps flat. You will see they vibrate. That can loosen them.

[@tg9388]

Looks like you had some great loads this week. Congrats I’m just curious how many miles are you at on the truck . Have you done any aftermarket upgrades to the truck recently or are you thinking about doing anything?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I’m at 149k. No aftermarket upgrades. I don’t have any planned yet. 🤷‍♂️

[@tg9388]

@@Mr.AlexKogan i’m seriously thinking about trading in my 22 L5 P and getting around, but I keep hearing from people having issues with some kind of bolt with the grid heater either wearing and off and causing major engine damage so I wasn’t sure if you already had that thing addressed or if you had any issues so far

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@tg9388 Banks makes a part to replace that if you are worried about it. I’ve never heard of anyone having that old break. I only heard about it when I was checking out Banks performance parts.

[@tg9388]

@@Mr.AlexKogan yeah I’m still doing my research and trying to learn a little bit. Maybe it’s for the Cummins motors for certain years but also very high mileage is when it happens cause I know for the Duramax we have a Dowl pin that seems to be breaking off and causing some issues as well, but I don’t think there’s any fix for that other than pulling your entire motor out and replacing that part of thecamshaft which I can only imagine how much money that cost

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@tg9388 I think these issues might have a bigger chance of happening at higher mileage.

[@AcadiaHaulers]

I meant to ask. How do you like your PJ trailer? It seems to make you great money, and they all break eventually. I am looking to go up in size and wondering your likes, dislikes.. air ride worth it? Also, I tried to connect on that other app but couldn’t send you anything. When you’re up in this area let me know. I can let you know of some very decent runs from New England.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

PJ trailers are nice. I like mine. Really not much bad to say about it. Air ride is definitely worth it. For me at least. The only thing ai wish they did was put more screws to secure the wood down.

[@AcadiaHaulers]

@@Mr.AlexKogan thank you. That seems like an issue with a lot of owners. The general issue is the decking. I found a couple of nice units at nationwide. Just have to make the jump now and go up in size.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@AcadiaHaulers That’s where I purchased mine.

[@mr.fleites6839]

Trailer 😂