Copart Really Let Me Get This Car | Weigh Stations | Hotshot Car Hauling

[@danielmarks2727]

I’ve been driving in the oilfield for almost 5 years. We rarely get pulled for inspections in the rigs but almost always get pulled in with the 550s. Dot has openly admitted that they do it because they’re much easier and faster inspections.

[@williamshultz3598]

By the way on your trailer brakes. When you're trailer is empty. Roll one wheel up on a block and then adjust the 2 wheels that are off the ground. Adjust till you can't turn the wheel and then back off till you can roll the wheel.

[@shauncollins2017]

Just a friendly tip....With the Accord, I would have flipped it around so the nose was facing backwards. Without a windshield, its a giant parachute at the front of your trailer plus theirs a chance you could blow out the backwindow. Also rip off any loose parts on these wrecked cars and throw it inside the car. Mirrors, fenders, headlights just rip them off and throw them inside. DOT will ding you for having parts flapping around on a wrecked car.

[@geraldkoth654]

I had 14 ply tires. I found the Transeagle in 16 ply. I could immediately tell that the sidewalls were stiffer as the trailer did not sway at all.

[@thomasarnao2699]

Hey CP Miller this is how the scales work in Florida for most of them they weigh every 5th truck that goes thru them and when you get your cdl the ag station is also a fuel inspection site. And congratulations on getting your permit

[@MintMonte87ACSS312]

I fall more and more in love with these fender every time I see them.. they have me currently trying to design my own on my blueprint machine, going for a look similar to yours but I’m purposely making them look more “boxy” look to blend into my second gen better for a classic look. Happy for ya Steve!! Love being sent you way from my family and myself from New York as per usual!! Have a great trip BRUVA’!!!!!!!!!

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

They weigh me and even gave me a level 1 when I'm empty. Seems like they are trying to catch you assuming you can bypass when you are empty. I never bypass the AG stations unless the sign tells you to (when the ramp is full). I also use the Keep Trucking App, but have it set to the 15 minute setting. I figured since an actual paper log is to the nearest 15 minutes then that's good enough. So when you stop to fuel up 2 minutes before the hour, it will log it in at 15 minutes before the hour. If you wait until 15 minutes after the hour, that 17 minute actual stop logs it as 30 minutes...enough for the required 30 minute break if you need it!

[@bmcdiesel159]

Steve whenever they are forklift on like that, I would always have them lift first unit up like normal... Then I would back the truck up and the nose of the car would sit way up in the neck. Even with your winch mounted the way u have it so can gain a foot or 2 in overall length... Sometimes ya need it

[@CPSteveMiller]

I've done that. My last load I couldn't because the car was too low but I would've pulled it up further had I gotten a third one.

[@chuterooster365]

Good stuff, there's a video on here "How Florida weigh stations work", there more high tech then you know, the one arch you drive under takes infra red photos of your rig and can tell which brakes are adjusted properly by using temperature. They use license plate recognition along with many photos taken of YOU in the driver seat and about every angle of your rig, whether your pulled in or driving by at 70 mph on I-95, time stamps it and puts it in a data base. Then the next time your license plate is recognized in there system, it compares in milliseconds the time stamp and there computer will pull you in based on set parameters, like, should this driver be driving 16 hours after the last photos were taken.... yeah, ask me how I know this, when the DOT man hands you a photo of you driving by at 70 mph(St George, SC I-95N) and it doesn't match your log book, there's nothing your gonna say to get out of that one. $358 falsifying log book and pull around back and take a 10 hour break. Happened to me years ago in SC, had a buddy Happened to in FL, I-75 Punta Gorda, So I learned to do it right, I'm sure you all are, its not worth risking everything to fudge a log book to keep a dispatcher or broker happy. It's not there license that gets points.

[@carls2210]

Or their life that gets lost if you wreck and because you were sleepy.

[@craigbennett1025]

Good job brother keep it up be safe out there and make it home to your family

[@darrenrich1549]

In 1998 I blew by one with a 26 foot penske truck. 5 miles down the road a Sherriff Deputy lit me up. I was active duty Army at the time, so it was a verbal warning.

[@darrenrich1549]

It was a ag stop... citrus canker disease prevention. Didn't have any.. so I ran it.

[@rickeycompton5518]

Your killing it!!!

[@my11badkids78]

That mustangs paint actually looked cool. That distressed look lol

[@williambrockjr2736]

STEVE I COMENTDED BEFORE THAT YOU SOLD YOURSELF, WORD HAS GOTTEN OUT ON HOW PROFESSIONAL YOU HANDEL YOURSELF. WHEN YOU ACT LIKE A 👍 PROFESSIONAL YOULL BE TREATED LIKE A PROFESSIONAL. KEEP ON MAKING THE VIDEOS FOR I ENJOY THEM.

[@williamshultz3598]

Glad to see you back on the road

[@chrisblair8773]

I've hauled a lot of cars out of that copart. It's a quick drive for my trucks. I think it's cool to see you at a familiar place. That Doge truck is getting it Done.

[@Duckbutter93]

You're right with Florida weigh stations not caring, except the i4 one, ive been pulled in every single time, even empty.

[@torosview2572]

I passed you last night in my limegreen freightliner rig..I hit the air horn twice..it was funny cuz I was watching your video earlier that day 😄..drive safe and keep up the good work

[@CPSteveMiller]

I was wondering if I got a flat or something😂😂

[@torosview2572]

🤣😂🤣

[@ernclaw8469]

Always killing it!!🤟🔥safe travels!!

[@larrymock7136]

Florida has sensors on the ramp that detect air leaks,over heating breaks,ect.

[@dixiemae5042]

Yes. They’ll say don’t bother pulling in if you’re empty. You’re wasting your time and their time.

[@boseal7633]

Day old subway is great

[@dommeister4004]

You ever thought about running the 17.5x6.75 steel wheels like are on some equipment trailers? I think that’ll let you get into the 16 ply low pro tires. 14s on those wheels you got will be a big improvement but I looked into the 17.5s for my equipment trailer and saw that the wheels themself had a 6500lbs rating. Might be a chunk of change but reliability and longevity might go way up also should increase the weight rating of your trailer. If you look at equipment trailers with them opposed to ones with regular 8 lug single wheels the solid steel with 17.5s have a 2-3k higher rating.

[@CPSteveMiller]

Nice thing about 16s is they're easier to find. Maybe some day I'll upgrade to 17.5 but not yet

[@All-Miles-Matter]

@@CPSteveMiller a 17.5 won't work on that trailer. You need an 8k axle to upgrade to 17.5. those 7k drums have a different bolt pattern. I can't wait until you actually look at an 8k compared to the 7k...you may shit ur pants. They are freaking beefy man.

[@hotshotdave5159]

Spent 6 hrs at the copart in Louisville about a month ago and 4 hrs in Memphis last Wednesday yes copart is ridiculous

[@tylerdunn6578]

Tracking you going in and out of state maybe. I used keep trucking hauling boats and if I didn’t have it plugged in I’d get a ticket but now I have 99 model dont half to plug in and if I want to use keep trucking I can to save paper but you half to have printer on board in order to do so if officer wants logs

[@BushCraftN4U]

sometimes they will run you across to take a look at the numbers on the truck, stay safe and best wishes to you and yours.

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Yep window down to hear commands on speaker

[@boseal7633]

You must be on 20 where they have inspection then the weigh station outside Pensacola

[@CPSteveMiller]

I don't go that far out. I stay on 95 and 75

[@jeffb2456]

The Honda side mirror left hanging by it’s wiring harness is likely to be in the the middle of the road somewhere between where you are and where your going.

[@CPSteveMiller]

Nope. Dropped it off with the car today.

[@dixiemae5042]

Hell yeah … Steve saw it fall off and pulled over to retrieve it … 👊🏻💪🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻✔️💁🏻‍♂️

[@boseal7633]

Hey little thing think about I switched to 14ply went threw 2 sets seemed like they wore out faster I went back to 10 ply

[@thunderrode1744]

Hi bro whatcha up to hope all is well prayers 4 yall and keep walking tall I personally would bungie the mirror on the blk honda accord to keep it from falling off during travel cool cool stang cool color and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy hauling have fun 4 me too walk tall and keep pushing forward 🚐⛺🌅🌌🌄🏞 👍👍💪🙂👍👍

[@clintonknight8897]

I only run and love the 14ply Hercules H-901

[@dixiemae5042]

Yes. Over 160k miles on mine and still half tread left

[@MAX999MAX]

Steve your videos are amazing thanks. God bless you

[@doylejames3743]

did u do ur cdl test and did u pass?

[@CPSteveMiller]

I got my permit a few weeks ago

[@charlesschnell3821]

They are checking your numbers and dot numbers and the csa report scores

[@johnaitken6899]

Yes stop before the scale they look for that and will write you a ticket for not stopping.

[@priusrepellent]

Let’s just hope “she” can find me good power only loads too!!!

[@donkintz281]

Lol the front car looks like you drove it!!

[@CPSteveMiller]

More like I parked it and got hit 😂😂

[@donkintz281]

No I have seen you drive lmao

[@donkintz281]

@@CPSteveMiller besides don't act like you are the only one who ever got their shit ran over.!!!

[@joshuamartin8101]

What's the Legel lenghth with keeping the bed on a pick up? I have a 95 c3500 dually (Google says about 20 ft length) and looking at a 48 ft used trailer needs a bit of work but I can do the work.

[@CPSteveMiller]

Each state is different. Florida is 68ft. Indiana is 60ft. Some states don't care. General rule is 65ft but there is leniency. Depends on the state and officer

[@joshuamartin8101]

@@CPSteveMiller ok so I'm in pa (not far from u) I register it in pa, let's say pa 68 ft. Does it go by the registered state or by each state meaning can't drive threw let's say a state at 60 or 65

[@joshuamartin8101]

It's posted for 3k needs a bit of work but I can do it all or learn to do it. But don't wanna get 48 ft trailer if over all I'll be 68 and will be messed with when I'm just starting out

[@robertsullivan3877]

Ifta sticker is what most weigh station s look for, regardless of empty or loaded status.

[@CPSteveMiller]

26,000 or less you can't run ifta 😬

[@robertsullivan3877]

@@CPSteveMiller true, weigh stations love to search hotshots for them. Some states ( Georgia, California and New York) are extra picky.

[@brettreines9749]

Yes stop b 4 scale get pissed if u rock plates 4 scale 4 calibration love content b safe

[@garrieparsons2265]

Do freight loads for hotshot guys pay $2.50 per mile on average? I’m not sure if so with gas prices you need more for all your time efforts 👍

[@CPSteveMiller]

Freight is all over the place. Could be 50 cents a mile or could be 10 bucks a mile. Just depends on a lot of variables. I don't mess with it. I will once I get a 40fter

[@richscott2952]

Did anyone ever bother you for your wheel spin knob ?

[@CPSteveMiller]

I had a state cop in pa try to pull something years ago but it was only once. I won that arguement but nobody has ever said anything after that.

[@mr.chevrolet3395]

What company are you using for dispatch?

[@CPSteveMiller]

The company I'm leased under has dispatchers. We aren't using any company for that.

[@mr.chevrolet3395]

The company that your leased under are they looking for any new owner ops out of the south eastern region???

[@CPSteveMiller]

I know they just leased on a few. Not sure what the stipulations are. I generally stay out of it. If you have a truck and trailer they may but I can't make any promises 😬

[@mr.chevrolet3395]

@@CPSteveMiller ok kool preciate it

[@boseal7633]

Next time your at loves email your electronic stuff to loves an get them to print it off

[@chriskahlson]

What percentage of your time and costs are just paying for equipment and overhead expenses ? So how many days a week, hours and miles do you have to work to just break even ? Then at what point are you deferring your 1099 earnings into a 401k ?

[@CPSteveMiller]

My overhead isn't much. I take home more now than I was when I was making 28 an hour at my old job. If you're paying taxes as a hotshot you aren't spending enough. Every mile is a write off. Any maintenence is a write off. I work 6 days out and stay home for 3 usually but that's not the end goal. Once I'm debt free I will be home daily doing this. Right now I'm working on 5 days out 2 days home(starting this week). You can work legally 14 hours a day. 3 days from nj to Florida pays 3k minimum. It's the up that I'm still learning. Fuel is 700 to 800 a week. Insurance and misc expenses vary. I pay the company I'm leased under 125 a week for insurance and misc fees and 10 percent of each load. Dispatch is 3% and 2% is deducted if the company gets paid from the customer directly. All in all if I made 4k in a week I got to keep 2000 to 2500 of it. Just my experience. Weeks will vary though. I've made more and I've made less

[@CPSteveMiller]

As for the 401k I will never do that. I save and invest my money as it comes in. I don't trust any of that stuff. The government is too shady. Too many retired people screwed over.

[@CPSteveMiller]

Pretty much if you look at this like a job, you're thinking in the wrong. It's a lifestyle. It's an investment for your future and a stepping stone to other doors. I love this work but it's the reason I'll be debt free next year. It's the reason I could afford to pay that 24k in the 6 months they wanted it or I'd have to go to court and fight. I plan on opening a company again in the future because of this. Home everyday but it is a lot of work but is worth it if you're patient and willing to do the work. Just my 2 cents🙂

[@chriskahlson]

@@CPSteveMiller once you have $100,000 and zero debt you’ll feel secure. You should be putting $1000- a week before paying any taxes in a individual 401k, you’ll have $100,000 in two years that nobody can take even if you go bankrupt.

[@mobbstyle4lifedmv]

Do you know if the company you work with leasing on new drivers?

[@CPSteveMiller]

Probably. Not 100% sure though

[@warrenmichael918]

Just wondering how you are getting by without an ELD?

[@CPSteveMiller]

Engine is a 96

[@warrenmichael918]

@@CPSteveMiller Thats right, how did i forget about the 12 valve swap

[@Lonelypickupman97]

They want to look you over for anything wrong with your equipment

[@joenissan]

You have the safety chains for the gooseneck, why not use them? I know they may not be mandatory but it’s still a good idea.

[@CPSteveMiller]

Can't. There's nowhere to put them

[@joenissan]

@@CPSteveMiller You don’t have 2 eyes that go to the frame for them? I’ve never seen truck with a fiver hitch that didn’t.

[@CPSteveMiller]

This is a rail system. It has nothing. Even then I still wouldn't. I don't like risking them catching on something. I had the neck all but a few feet from the cab today. That arm for the 5th wheel worries me

[@tobydog247]

@@CPSteveMiller it's a goose neck not a 5th wheel

[@KevinCoop1]

Why did you not cut that tiny wire off the mirror and throw it into the car? If it breaks off at 60 mph, it could be very dangerous for others. Hopefully, it’s still there when you are ready to unload it. Be careful! Kevin

[@CPSteveMiller]

Wires(especially in groups) are super strong. It was still there when I dropped. I'll keep it in mind on future cars but it would've taken a lot to get it to fall off. This guy is actually fixing this car 😲

[@KevinCoop1]

@@CPSteveMiller Happy it stayed on and no one was hurt. Your and others safety is always a priority! Best wishes, Kevin

[@tomdesantis551]

No keys means its full of drugs

[@mikebougher3731]

The Honda everything was going good until it wasn't.

[@dakotak8437]

As a CDL driver scales are pointless.

[@michaelhartloff3833]

Wassup

[@tomemmons6]

👍😎

[@TOLDyouSOagain]

How is there any money in that honda. They bought it and paid for transport, is dont see the profit in it

[@CPSteveMiller]

He even said they're fixing it

[@capazontwo]

Deuce 👍👍👍

[@geraldkoth654]

That wreck hit a very light small garbage can on the sidewalk. POS furrin' car.

[@chuckychuck]

👍👍👍👍

[@frediefarmer]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@TheProchargedmopar]

👍💪