Customer Tried To Refuse The Freight | Non CDL Hotshot

[@dannydeshler4327]

You probably already know this but: 1. When bolting your spare to the bracket, use nylok nuts...they won't vibrate off of the bolt. 2. Put a cable lock around the spare to the gooseneck frame. It will secure your spare from falling off plus adds some security so someone doesn't steel the tire. These are the best lessons learned, sometimes expensive but you won't ever forget it either.

[@optimus3305]

Non cdl and cdl drivers should have mechanic experience, absolutely invaluable on the road, and carry as many tools and parts as possible

[@ricklabuz7039]

I'm not even a trucker but I love you're content and swag stay safe out there my dude

[@ChrisTV1]

💯💯 I appreciate it!

[@Onelove_011]

Good lesson on the BOL bro. I lost 1k for not listing condition on a shipment returned bent and rusted from shipper. Always take pictures at pic and drop locations.

[@mwilson7097]

I've been turning you on to Young brothers and young married couples to your channel to help them not make the same mistakes that I made and hopefully I can do this trucking thing for one more year and let y'all Young folks have it!

[@ChrisTV1]

I appreciate that! 💯💯

[@kaywya96]

You looking for a driver Chris?

[@HotshotMacc]

That’s dope man! Chris the truth 💯

[@martyrosalyn]

My spare is up there like that also. I have heard many stories about them falling off, either by the weld breaking or the lugs coming unscrewed. So I added a chain around it for extra safety. But, keep up the work brother. Make that money!!

[@ChrisTV1]

Will do!

[@lyfeaboveallthings]

@@ChrisTV1 hey Chris,how's those bolt on winch holding up on ur trailer???. I'm thinking of getting some for my trailer but I want to hear from you please??.

[@staceyd1240]

I'm new to the trucking game, I working on starting my own trucking company. I'm glad came across your channel, it just amps up my energy

[@MrTipteezy]

Well young man you just learned the hard way what a pre trip inspection should be all about not just mechanical for the truck but anything you have attached by bolts or chained and strapped down now you know small thing to a g learn from your mistakes and keep rolling strong my guy I learned the hard way early on in my career got a unsecured load for something that wasn't even part of the load

[@Canonlyberee]

Love your channel theres no bullshit involved. And your entertaining keep up the great work your going places 👌🏾

[@ChrisTV1]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@MS-kp7pb]

Give this man his flowers for being so transparent 💯💯💯💯🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿thanks for the transparency bro

[@ChrisTV1]

Appreciate it bro! 💯

[@larrysparks2868]

L.C.S. express. I had the same problem with my spare, I now use Teflon locking nuts . Seems to have fixed the issue. Really enjoy your videos, safe travels.

[@ChrisTV1]

Thank you!

[@garettdalmann4039]

It’s cause of lower elevation in Florida the air is more dense so the truck needs more fuel if you have a boost gage you will see that you are running more psi in lower elevation. It’s why engines have more horsepower in lower elevations turbo or no turbo. Good vid and good job driving, hauling is harder work then people know keep trucking

[@ChrisTV1]

Never knew that!

[@randallkeisler7372]

I am glad you didn't get hurt I love your videos I am praying for you thank you

[@albertoldschool6950]

Proud of you!

[@rockingwithken6955]

Your pure motivation bro congratulations on all your success keep pushing the only way 💯💯🎯🎯💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kenbrown8500]

I had my truck spare tire come loose from under my truck ( tire cable mount snapped ) and ran it over with my Big Tex 25+5 trailer. Luckily no one got hurt BUT it bent both axles. I had to remove the front axle tires to get it home about 100 miles. Took me 2 1/2 days to find 2 dexter 7K axles. I finally found a pair in Ft Pierce FL and they did not ship. I had to drive from NC to FL to pick them up. Pre pandemic dexter 7k axles could be found at any Big Tex dealer and were about $550 per axle. These were $950 per axle and had to drive to FL to pick them up. With that said Don't forget to check your truck spare tire under the bed. Good luck to you. Stay safe

[@danielfinney4295]

That's a decent trailer, it has a torque tube under it. I'm a welder at a production facility that builds trailers like that all day. They are a bitch to put in but well worth it. Good luck with your ventures And edit: the axel tubes are meant to be bent upwards to pre spring then for when you add serious weight to it. Probably just the spring perch. Take it easy

[@OverKillPlusOne]

Yeah I could see in the video, spring perch was bent due to the side to side beam being bent up, sucked it in.

[@Johnboi720]

Much love and respect man! Please keep the footage rolling. You keep it trill 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@ChrisTV1]

💯💯

[@robertintexas]

Retired truck driver here. You dodged a bullet with that one. Might cost you some out of pocket, but it could have been waaaay worse. Could have bounced and gone through someone's windshield.

[@JustinSmith-ph1le]

Looks like the axle perch is not sitting on the left springs, probably from the tire hitting it. Also, the axle tubes are bent upward, so that when the trailer is loaded down. If the tube was straight, then the axle will be bent down when loaded. It’s the same way for the trailer bed

[@phantom21629]

I noticed the same thing at 13:07. you can also see where the U bolt is moving around in the axle tube.

[@kb2825]

New to the channel I don't currently have CDL but it's in the works I have my AP just waiting on the training in two months. This just seems so far away but im willing to make that journey.

[@mwilson7097]

For a better ride with a flatbed or reefer trailer or dry you want to put the heavy weight towards the middle to get that smooth ride

[@alranger252]

My Dad always said "bad stuff makes the good stuff better".

[@ChrisTV1]

I agree.

[@akilshekem3091]

Need that box truck content , no doubt!. Great video

[@001lliwyn]

Great content. Keep up the good work. Stay safe out there.

[@doctorpepper4655]

admire your work ethic. keep truckin young man

[@raypollardLA]

Great vid bro coming from Fort Worth much love keep up the great work stay safe out there hope to see you out there! 💯💪🏽

[@frederickdavis3132]

You really share the real. Some of these KZbinrs only show the pros and slight cons, that's mostly talking about brokers and bad loads

[@ChrisTV1]

Appreciate that!

[@j.hood1191]

I appreciate you sharing this knowledge!

[@christopherwilson7698]

I’m buying a 22 crew cab ram Dually 6.7 H.O with the Aisin and 4:10’s also added the factory 50 gallon tank Can’t wait to start hauling but not looking forward to filling up lol.

[@ChrisTV1]

We all cry a little at the pump these days, it’s just part of the game.

[@45acpbbb]

Ubolts are loose. Tighten them to the axle. I can see daylight between the too

[@percivale6511]

One thing you can do to make the Pre-trip faster on that Spare tire is once you get it mounted back on, make a mark with an ink pen on the nut that holds the Tire on and have it go onto the frame so all you have to do is see if that line is still lined up on your pretrip, I do it on all of my Lug Nuts as well, this way you can tell if it's starting to come loose instead of waiting till it's finger loose and you then notice the issue.

[@ChrisTV1]

For sure I’ll give that a shot.

[@timarrington746]

Man I feel bad about the trailer. Hope its not too expensive repair. Keep them videos coming 👍🏿

[@BigFuzzyGaming]

Put a chain and lock around the spare. Keeps it from falling off and someone taking it.

[@andrewknotts7806]

Put springs or loc nuts on the spare, probably bent the axle and mite have snapped the center bolt in the leaf pack

[@Blackwater_House]

Padlock on a Safety Chain on that Spare Tyre, so even it shifts out of position it can’t drop completely.

[@otrsolutionsautotransport]

Sway will be the problem you need to keep an eye on. Make sure your load is properly balanced

[@stephenrobinson7945]

A bicycle cable lock would work great to secure your spare tire.

[@ramirogonzalez563]

You have options you can make a bigger platform for your tire to sit on get some steel find a welder and your problem is fixed

[@javierdozal1356]

Thanks for the video! Much love and respect! Hustle Hard!! 🤜🏽 🥊

[@prjndigo]

Palm trees aren't really native Florida. We're more like coastal SC but with more normal trees and some wild scrub. If the repair shop didn't replace the u-bolts on that right front axle, do it.

[@tomasjosefvela1]

vibrations above or around 60mph are usually a balance issue with the tires but could be the wheels not tracking correctly.

[@ChrisTV1]

Bet!

[@MikeBonesJones450]

Love the content man keep it up

[@mackboyhenderson3771]

GREAT CONTENT BRU I LIVE IN WINTER HAVEN FL. YOU WAS RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO MY BROTHER MECHANIC SHOP ACROSS FROM BORDEN MILK COMPANY

[@officalrooachbeatz7492]

Dang bro I didn’t know your trucking videos was this🔥🔥🔥

[@ChrisTV1]

I’ve been trying to tell ppl 😂

[@BigWillnOhio]

Great content as always, ive been thinking about trying to start my box truck business just in the plotting stage as of right now. Be safe out there ✊🏽

[@mwaygp]

Don’t do it now.

[@bobbakian7369]

@@mwaygp why not?

[@mwaygp]

@@bobbakian7369 fuel is extremely high right now, while the freight prices have went down currently, I would wait a bit

[@dougtodd416]

Put your tarps on top of the tire. (This keeps the sun off of the spare and keeps it from chafing) Then, put a strap around the tarps and tire. Then you killed two birds with one strap.

[@derekhill5490]

South Bay, Fl. That was me driving the bus 🚎 😂😂

[@ChrisTV1]

Ayyyyye!!!!

[@MikeOrazzi]

It's always something. Keep the faith.

[@ChrisTV1]

Always! 🙏🏾

[@MikeOrazzi]

@@ChrisTV1 Whenever I tow, I have 2 or 3 spare tires. I had 2 blowout on the same side with a 4 ton load on the Ohio Turnpike. When one tire goes, the other will too.

[@azimsalas1772]

Just a tip, you should always put your seat belt on when you're driving.

[@ChrisTV1]

Agreed.

[@cowboyjohnnydriver9795]

Check your tires we drag them when backing or to scrap of turns whn dying a u turn

[@SeanCuttaBabineaux]

My older brother did non cdl hotshot in Louisiana. Good money.

[@nelnick95]

Bro that sucks 😅. I bet you chained up ya spares now Safe trucking bro

[@stackfire9601]

You can fix that rim make it look brand new with a large crescent wrench trust me on this I've done it many many times the tire is definitely toast

[@downundarob]

If you drill through the stud holding your spare, and then use a padlock to help secure it, wont fall of that way.

[@albertoldschool6950]

Try putting a small short chain thru the spare tire so it can't fall off.

[@sableduran2086]

Hi what kind make truck you driving is it 2500

[@Ericka0316]

Chris for your allergies, get some Quercetin he works tremendously. Sprouts and Whole Foods carry them as well of course Amazon. Be safe out there and God bless you

[@mahoneimagesphotography638]

That spare tire was probably some full size flat bed semi driver that did that! They feel you are cutting into they money. Check everything every time you stop!

[@ChrisTV1]

Never thought about it like that. I gotta stay on my P’s & Q’s

[@tylorrose6260]

You should make a video about mpgs!!! Or incorporate it in a long video

[@db2loud]

I'm watching your show now at 13 minutes and 47 seconds I paused your outer u-bolts is broke on the front axle going to finish watching now

[@josephwashington6658]

Damn youngan I loaded a lot of hot shots. And sounds like you know what you doing 😏 I love your videos. I might stop loading them. And start driving them.

[@normajeanhedlund7429]

Chris, you should run highway tires in summer. They stay cooler, better fuel mileage. All terrain use only in snow seasonal. And please move around slower with camera. You move it around and up and down too fast. We retired long haul truckers with 30 years out there. Be safe 🙏

[@curtisschmit680]

Tighten up those u bolts the axle dint look tight on the leaf spring

[@tractorjeff6757]

make sure all the mounts to the engine are tight and mounts tight to metal skid. i wouldnt strap the motor either, as long as the fasteners are tight.

[@slickric41]

You should take pictures or video of inspection when picking up loads.Custers are picky and not wanting to pay full freight.

[@ronbrown653]

I like your channel. I'm a company CDL driver looking at hotshot trucking. What's the steps to get started in hotshot trucking non CDL???

[@DrOdTtg]

Yo for your allergies use mullein and stinging nettle leaf n rosemary and make a nice tea you can maybe cure that ! Awesome vid btw new sub!

[@TheIncredibleHoosier]

🤙🤙 loving the videos!

[@Bloodcurling]

Cotter pin/bolt or two bolts cinched against each other for the separated spare

[@pizzzleproductions4650]

Keep pushing

[@HotshotMacc]

Bro them days without showers be the damn days 🥴 And bro I swear I be wondering if we pulling thru this agriculture inspection station or not 🤔🤣 dope vid brudda 💯 Damn bro, you seen what happened to my trailer! Minor Setbacks brotha

[@gregkendrick1874]

Damn that little tire seem to did alot of damage damn

[@ChrisTV1]

Right I was thinking the same thing!

[@itsupport4817]

Add a ratchet strip to that spare just in case them bolt shake loose again, and stay safe out on them roads.

[@gregcook383]

It is not inconceivable that a semi driver loosened the bolts securing your spare. Some of them do not like hotshots. I have seen them get so close to a hotshot at a truckstop that they could not get out. Same kind of jerks that pull kingpins

[@JosephHobbs-ql4sy]

Winter Haven Florida is my hometown! Heck yeah lol

[@jamieroberson20]

Tractor supply has the tire u might b able to strating the rim out good enough for a spare save some money bro pennies make dollars eventually

[@Blackwater_House]

I once had a Boss who observed that I wore the same clothes every day. Monday morning I arrived at work wearing the same clothes and carry four other identical sets on hangers. You see I hate clothes shopping so when I’m clothes shopping and I find something I like, I buy Five of them. That way I got the right size, the right colour, the right material and Im happy and I don’t need to go clothes shopping again for quite some time.

[@HoggDiaries]

When you replace the tire throw a chain and lock around the tire

[@ChrisTV1]

Definitely will!

[@josephwashington6658]

I don't know where you live. But the best place to get get a good spare is a salvage yard. And if you got a little extra change get two and leave one home. You never know when you will have to get another one.

[@EDOutdoors91]

Bro those chains should be crossed, the right chain gets hooked to the left anchor and left to right. That's a violation. 5th wheel connector doesn't have to cross but gooseneck does.

[@messenger3777]

Does not matter on a gooseneck.

[@EDOutdoors91]

@Messenger it does, check with an actual DOT officer and they will tell you. Unless you have a gooseneck connected to a 5th wheel adapter. The whole point is for the chains to cross to catch the neck if it comes loose.

[@mronecallllc157]

Always put you a chain and lock on your spare tire and that would had fixed your problem. And check it doing pre trip

[@smiffthefather5207]

Can’t wait to have my name on my own setup someday..keep grinding and inspiring fam 💯

[@paulhylton9503]

you kno the brokers cut the rates once they find out your a hotshot

[@ChrisTV1]

That’s why I tell them I have a flatbed 😉🤓

[@disarmyou84]

How long is that trailer including the ramp deck

[@markcopland5738]

Hit hard enough to move one side of the axle which might cause the vibration.

[@trashpanda2312]

put a chain through the tire and around the bar the spare sits on, that way if it ever loosens up again it can't fall off.

[@MasonMcGowan95]

Ayyyye what’s up from Tampa!!

[@travelandfood9625]

I thought I saw you on the interstate lol.

[@charlesmartin7444]

Which do you prefer the hot shot or the box truck ..??? Or better yet which makes more money?

[@johnnyreeseiii8189]

Always check it during pre and post inspections.

[@ChrisTV1]

Definitely added that to my pti

[@ryanhogan6509]

Get yourself a few “nordlock” washers , throw them on your spare , they are about the best for vibration., as far as the axle, that’s a tough hit., gonna run ya a few bucks,

[@ChrisTV1]

Yeah they said just under a grand for parts & install

[@alfonsobernabe4291]

Why don’t you fill it till it stops pumping ?

[@lisacrawford3066]

Curious how you got into Hot shoting ??... what company could recommend if you cannot afford to buy a truck and trailer for non cdl

[@blackkittypanther8172]

Hey Chris Your USDOT number shows that your out of service now What happened?

[@craigrogers2903]

Thank you for bringing it really about the business hope to meet you on the road one day.

[@RADIOROMANCESA]

I like you videos I’m used ass tutoring. God bless you.

[@anthropologistma-phd3693]

Heavier loads go closer to the truck bro or the ones u gonna drop off first go to the back. Better balance and easier to correct incase any sliding error.

[@ChrisTV1]

This isn’t correct, heavier loads go over your trailer axles, if you put it close to the truck it will over load the back axles

[@anthropologistma-phd3693]

@@ChrisTV1 ok

[@davidjackson7768]

My spare fell off too big tex is bad about that

[@ChrisTV1]

SMH 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@zacharynowell4978]

You bent the crap out of that axle that tire hit standing up and thats how the rim got two bends in it front and back hopefully thats a insurance coverage

[@bartman8876]

Will be on this life style at the end of the month. Spent last 7 months getting all the knowledge i could , supplies, and picking trailer up next week Is hooking saftey chains like that legal honest question yall?