HOT SHOT. Hauling Logs to Saw Mill! How much an hour do I make?

[@mikeclark1733]

i always wonder why a channel like yours would get any thumbs down.i mean if you dont like cutting wood or 12 valves why you watching?

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@richardbowles7690 or die hard ford guys

[@adamcannon6331]

It's those darn bicycle people. Getch ya every chance they can

[@MRSketch09]

I appreciate that bit at the end where you were talking about the proper legalities of doing this kind of business. You put it in a way that was easy to digest.

[@newlifeforoldshtuff7810]

That was close to the pole. Great video I love watching the work you do. The log truck is cool with the trailer that can collapse to fit short logs. Love seeing the 5500 doing work no matter what that is. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.

[@diamond_industries]

Cool stuff. That log truck is awesome, I love when its on the channel.

[@jasoncassel364]

Amen brother about the cycles. They don't pay anything but think they own the road .

[@davidsnow1481]

Good video Sam the mountain loin was like ah crap a camera run away just like big foot. Love watching the 5500 getting the job done with ease. Love the work yinz do keep it up.

[@cecilharris3751]

I am a Otr driver and I live in Las Vegas And I love watching your channel! I take loads by southern cali all the time.

[@LoneWolf-cf5tp]

Excellent video, always entertaining. 👍🏻 Gotta watch those bicycle riders. 😆

[@travisstevens9432]

Great video and like your truck and trailer set up.

[@bobbyjfarms3681]

There's an annual bike race here in my area that is very rural. One year, a neighbor ran his herd of cattle down the road the night before the race so that the road would have a fresh coat of manure.

[@SUBI_PaT]

Another stellar video nicely done man

[@jessewarren2689]

dammit your videos are soo freaking good!

[@Bill737190]

Love the channel. And 100% agree on bicycles.

[@justinbaker3868]

Hard working you got the best videos

[@stevenward8167]

In my home state of Wisconsin they've told me that if I'm just hauling here and there and it's not a primary source not income then it's not considered commercial.

[@brianherron5400]

Nice, couldn't explain it any better

[@paularchuleta8266]

Great video and explanation

[@sprucegoose1016]

Great video man 😎👌👍

[@Jason-oq1uz]

Sam another great video, make that money where you can. Love to see people out there working as hard as you and VBelt do. America !!!!!!

[@bernhard8540]

here where i live bicycles have to be on the side of oncoming traffic so that they see cars and cars see them .. but i agree with you for sure

[@andybaker5787]

Keep up the good work Sam

[@kevincoleman9761]

DOT cops told me to get magnetic stickers. When I'm commercial put them on when just driving around take them off. I keep all my trucks in my personal name not my company name. They did tell me if they see me with a skid steer on back pulling into a job site, they know I'm working for hire. I own several semis, I just don't want to fill out a log book for rest of my life and deal with there 11 hour work day crap.

[@matthewclarke7993]

I saw the mountain lion and great video

[@mccarterjg]

13:00 situations like that backing into a right hand corner, definitely has me thinking about spending $500 on a quadcopter with live camera feed and GPS autopilot

[@michaelmyers1779]

The bike stuff depends on state. In ohio your allowed to be on the road as much as vehicles. But im the type of rider to get the hell outta large trucks way. Personally i find it a respect issue

[@Kriss_L]

Lots of bike riders around my area, and they love claiming they have just as much right to the road as cars but they ignore the traffic rules constantly.

[@pedrohose605]

Ever though of doing a 4th gen dash swap on one of your 2nd gen If so would u take is along step by step ???

[@bigmurph1447]

I wish they made that 2wd low ranger kit for are trucks. I am not sure what year truck it works on

[@12collier]

Wow tight fit on the entrance. I would have tag the pole. Lol. Stay safe.

[@blankenshipfamily01]

Like the vidjas man. Instead of at 3RD gen. It b cool to see a old long bed Dodge with a 12v haulin a load of logs... When ya gonna git a 1st gen and build it and make it sumthin nobody else has or seen lol

[@dbotrain4083]

100 percent agreed with the bicycle nonsense.....

[@bobpettit6653]

Great video’s, Sam

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

Cool video 👍

[@jonathaneddy4503]

I agree, bikes on the road are a pain in the ass

[@SmudgyContent]

I have a friend of the family that buys property logs it out then resells it , I don’t get much for helpin him but it’s good money for the weekend... mostly cedar and pine so yeah 😑😬👀

[@topchoppers7980]

Having been in the logging woods for last ten years I bet money that load was 18,000 maybe more

[@christopherjilek5467]

I have noticed in the past couple videos you have been mentioning the word Ford a couple of times. Makes me wonder what is in the works for VBelt and Son. 🤔

[@josh33025]

As long as you teach your brain to realize that equipment is in a different pattern you can run it just fine. The gradalls I run at work are in JD pattern but everything else is excavator.

[@woos31]

Don't matter how many of those kitties you see Sam, you still get goose pimples everytime! I've seen dozens of those damn things and kilt a handful and it never changes man..........somethin about seeing the ultimate killing machine with yer own eye holes I think is what that reaction is. Pretty badass critter if you really think about it

[@bryanchipps6572]

That little Mill Eve had some redwood in there

[@merrymanrc]

California do have some pretty forest land

[@mattmelby2759]

Question I'm in mn and plan to possibly start a skidsteer mulching business and at the end of the video you were you were talking about dot and not the for hire sticker. how would that work for me if I was to do a business and have my logo of the company on my truck but a not for hire sticker on the trailer ?

[@rockinhlandscapes3180]

Thank you for the comments about the bike riders! I have the exact same sentiments. Just cant understand why they feel they have right of way. Terrible attitude. Puts everyones life at risk.

[@bret0044]

Why didn’t the logging truck bring his trailer? Good show sir. 👍

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Like your Channel ! What town are you near . I like to add it in weather bug to see what the weather is like on Channel’s I follow . I ‘m in Raleigh-Durham , North Carolina Thanks

[@bwaldon01]

Totally understand the frustration with Cyclists. Out here in Colorado, I cant imagine pulling a trailer like that on a nice day. There are so many wanna be pro cyclists out here that on a day like that you simply cant get anywhere in the mountains in any reasonable amount of time. Drive for an hour you will run into 100+ cyclists outside boulder. With so many blind curves, you simply have no choice but to dang near stop behind a bunch of these guys decked out in spandex. That frustration is without even considering the ones that blow around a blind corner way too fast crossing into the other lane and oncoming traffic then be pissed cause a car was coming in that lane. Or the ones that blow through red lights and stop signs without even so much as a glance for their surroundings. Some of the roads out here are just a perpetual cycling competitions with no winners from spring to fall.

[@kenmcclure5623]

Hell Ya Brother, I dont know how you have time to read all of the comments. Love the channel.

[@VBELTandSON]

I try to read as many as I can:) thanks for watching

[@Troysbuildsnlife]

Come to washington it's worse any combination over 16k has to have damn dot number here.

[@mikestrucks]

3rd of 3 💪🏻

[@TheTexasking7]

Where do you get your steering wheel covers at?

[@VBELTandSON]

Cabellas or bass pro

[@dirtfireservices]

CHP Commercial cops are pulling pick ups and small trucks over like crazy on I80. Went to riverview in west sac and they had people pulled over on both sides of the freeway. On way back same thing.

[@tiptoplandsolutions1421]

Good morning Big S

[@lclandcare]

I agree with you about the Bikers, the only people that will comment negative on that statement is people that don't drive big trucks and drive around on electric cars. I'm sure there's lots of those in California

[@scottleggejr]

Curious about the model. How many miles was that job? How much time from ass in seat, leaving your base to back on the sofa? How much did you make? How much fuel?

[@scottleggejr]

@ And a pic up the old lady's skirt too ;) No answer to the question is an answer. He reads all of these comments.

[@VBELTandSON]

Lol what you want? I have a video on practically every “model”?and once I’m done with this job I didn’t go home and sit on the couch I go to the next job. Keep moving until the sun goes down. I share probably to much as it is.

[@MrCoopersdad]

Looks like nice country, where are you?

[@jadebrecks]

How is your solar battery charger keeping charge?

[@VBELTandSON]

It’s not. I added another solar charger and plug it in when I’m home

[@welderboy525]

Yup unless you live in a state like Massachusetts you need dot numbers on anything over 10k

[@jimmydickson8854]

California’s taxes are too high that why people and company’s are leaving to Texas and other states

[@robertmatthews2776]

GOOD job,GOD BLESS Y'ALL

[@ShizSmokesmedicalfromINSA_215]

We Appreciate you 💪🙏🙏

[@RMcelfresh]

Virginia is the same way. No need for DOT numbers.

[@Mvp-AngelOfGod]

U don't use air shocker hitch now?

[@VBELTandSON]

On my other trailer

[@firecaptaintom6670]

Can I ask where you found the Stumper shirt?

[@VBELTandSON]

Stumper sent it to me

[@vcummins]

Road bikers are asking for a head on collision, most of the time you have to go into the other lane to pass.

[@johnkulbeth144]

Again with the baby logs lol

[@rorygielarowski8855]

I am getting 115.00 a hour for Ten yard dump truck in Alaska! Really

[@carlkillman2586]

When I was grown up as a kid me n grandpa would hunt mountain lions with our hounds if there is one thing in the whole world I want back that is bein in the hills with the hounds grandpa n me but now He’s to old to do that anymore n I’ve moved away from home

[@pilgrim666butters]

Only a couple states let you run hounds on cougars now. Ridiculous hound hunting is not a crime

[@knowltek]

Watch logger wade while driving is a crime too...js...hahaha

[@VBELTandSON]

Haha I’m just listening to him

[@mikestrucks]

The cyclist here are always friendly ! They always waving after me when i overtake them with my 1st gen....😅💨💨💨💨

[@VBELTandSON]

😂😂 classic

[@johnfuhrmann3410]

@@VBELTandSON Hate them bike riders, they ride side by side here all the time. Allways in the way

[@nathanwoten6236]

Ya CA sucks i live south of u in the valley (Hilmar to be exact its just south of Modesto bout 40miles ish) an i haul equipment for work an what ever little hot shot jobs i can pick up usually 1-3 a week that usually take 3 hours ish each sometime i run down to la area an back bit any way i had to get my CDL an im just running a 16 3500 cummins its got a little engine work an a pacbrake ( thanks to you ) a compound setup an sum good air bags on the back

[@motohobo8826]

What is your thoughts on deleting these days, I have a 15 ram 3500 srw g56 and I'm wanting to get more out of it.

[@boydboys9084]

I'm a Chrysler tech, delete and tune for sure and straight pipe if possible if you're looking for additional power or torque, that being said the straight pipe reduces back pressure which allows it to breath better

[@alanack67]

Dump that atf 4 out of that transmission and get some good oil in there!

[@joshlower1]

@@boydboys9084 a trueechaniv wpuld understand that diesels need lots of backpressure and a straight pipe with no resonator or anything is terrible for them.

[@tonyturner779]

what if you dont have 4 low cause its a 2wd lol. just slam and hope for the best? hahahahaa

[@VBELTandSON]

Tony Turner id guess so

[@teak5476]

You are still required to have a CDL license right? Or not right?

[@alanack67]

As soon as the vehicle, combination of vehicles is over 26,0000, has more than 15 passengers, or haz mat placard. You need a cdl

[@texgarcia1958]

In California any trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10000 lb requires a CDL. By the way you can actually go over 26000 pounds without a CDL provided your trailer is not over 10,000 lbs

[@brianhouk543]

U hit the nail right on the fuckn head about those bicyclists! Can’t they pick a better road with a lil more room to ride on!!

[@scottloescher5149]

Who cares what everyone else says. Do what you want and don’t explain to any one. If they can do it different or better more power to them. Don’t be afraid of the key board Warriors that don’t even have or do anything like you.

[@kenzodrow9604]

thats crazy you were finishing up your job to me it shouldnt matter your not over loaded over width 100 percent legal but i dont make the laws

[@james_jr]

Hello sam

[@jonnyg9330]

Wait you're Canadian?

[@VBELTandSON]

Lol I’m from Cali

[@rockingkvideos3160]

Mountain lions are on the move, seen a few bears as well. I know it’s wrong to roll coal when overtaking a cyclist, but it is always going up hill and now with them wearing masks and all I figure they are prepared😎😂🇺🇸. Thanks for sharing and 🙏50K.

[@zxej6879]

Rolling coal means you are being cruel to your motor. And wasting fuel. Nothing funny about that.

[@VBELTandSON]

I have been very cruel to my engines* :)

[@zxej6879]

@@VBELTandSON -Didn't they teach you in the Marines; Take care of your diesel, and your diesel will take care of you! ( or was that bayonet?) Anyways, be nice to your toys. Not everyone makes money, fixing their toys on KZbin.

[@VBELTandSON]

I wasn’t in the marines or any military. And lol to your KZbin comment. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@vittsy2321]

So how much does he get paid?? Watched the video 2 times

[@baseballwarrior17]

vit tsy @12:34

[@huskerboy3471]

Hi

[@cumminschevy5275]

2nd of 3

[@mikestrucks]

Cummins Chevy 3 of 3 ready to party 🤘🏻

[@cumminschevy5275]

@@mikestrucks yup 👍💃💃

[@pugetsoundsolosailingadven596]

If you are hauling for hire, why do you have "Not for Hire" tags on the trailer?

[@VBELTandSON]

Magnets cover them when working

[@williamthomas9463]

Amen! If you want to ride your bike, go back to your city where you came from and ride in the park! Get off our roads where we’re actually doing something that matters. They jam up traffic and endanger the safety of everyone else on the road. The definition of pure arrogance!

[@steverone7623]

Friggin hippies probably hate you because they see dead trees going down the road

[@henryminor9847]

1996 12valve 3500 great shape e-mail if interested Henry

[@travissullivan5476]

I have said that for years. Bicycles sucks!

[@davidbottles3035]

First maybe

[@BossVoss39]

Couldn't agree more with the cyclist, my theory is if there are no bike lanes then don't go down that road! Most of the time where I haul trailers there is no shoulder.

[@cjeam9199]

You don’t have to jeopardise your safety by going into the oncoming lane, you can just stay behind if you wish. Might take a while before they pull over to let you past though.

[@joshlower1]

I prefer to just run them over and let the hungry moutain lions get em.

[@ToddMills801]

Sad you have to explain things to the keyboard warriors. Keep up the good work.

[@baylonyoung3218]

First

[@calebsimth4562]

I hate pedal bikers, their always in the way on skinny back roads around here also. Great video.

[@randr10]

7:59 The cyclists are increasingly dangerous these days. They seem to pick roads with no shoulder to ride on. About 2 years ago when I still lived in San Diego I nearly ran into a 12 year old kid who was riding with his idiot father coming around a blind curve. With oncoming traffic I had to get hard on the brakes to avoid hitting them. This was in the car. If I was in a loaded truck like you no way could I have stopped in time. That road was the choice spot for cyclists because they thought it was scenic. There are trails and bike lanes all over San Diego County built using taxpayer money. I rarely saw anyone riding on those, just dozens of them riding down the winding 2 lane road with no shoulder. These guys have more of a death wish than the bikers IMO. You hear about one of them going up over someone's hood about once a week when the weather's nice, which is most of the time down there.

[@vaccumme]

I don't understand why this Truck is NOT Legal In ca. My good friend has one that he drives to work everyday ??

[@VBELTandSON]

Which truck?

[@vaccumme]

@@VBELTandSON I saw a video where you said that you will have to use your Dually because of the Ca. Smog Laws. I think it is the Dodge Cummins in this Video ? Ted.

[@VBELTandSON]

It has 3 years left. Still legal right now

[@vaccumme]

truck @@VBELTandSON Sooooooo, In the near future my Friends beautiful will not be legal to drive. What am I missing ?

[@VBELTandSON]

Supposed to be not carb legal in 2023 for my 08 which is 19500 gvwr

[@ad1011000]

Lmao what you want the bikers to do 😂😂😂 ride in the ditch an be attacked by the mountain lion 😨😨😨😨

[@jeepanimal2943]

Would we be wrong iffin we said YES! ????? We keep having the situation of the "Local Cycling Club" out for a ride, with 20 or so in the group. Two abreast, 100 or so feet sometimes of slow moving cityots. (Or is it citiodts?) Regardless, on main roads, paved yes, but also prone to high Agricultural equipment, Hiway transport and even horse and buggy traffic. Correct, the best of all worlds. Then along come these damn cyclists, that believe they are the supreme beings of the road. And hitting them just isn't rewarding enough. (They're only worth like ten points a piece. Not like a fox, hit one, 25 points.) (Just kidding snowflakes.)

[@walterwhitman2608]

Spin your washer fluid sprayers to the right (passanger side) and wash your windshield everytime you drive by them.😂😂😂

[@boydboys9084]

Walter Whitman genius

[@84hoover]

So how much click bait

[@VBELTandSON]

I said in the video! Come on

[@robertess8679]

I'm confused, you say your hauling personal equipment and not making money on it but aren't you hauling company equipment to make money? Which wouldn't that mean you have to take that not for hire off and run dot numbers?

[@VBELTandSON]

I do not need dot numbers either way.

[@alanack67]

@@VBELTandSON you are over 10,000lbs you need a dot #. Unless you stay in your state. Some states require a dot number regardless

[@matthewweldin7888]

@@VBELTandSON What about insurance? I've read about hotshots and the like. If you're pulling say a race car to a county fair for personal enjoyment, and you happen to win a trophy, you have thus made money pulling this cargo, thus need x,y,or z insurance and or numbers from what I read?. I hope that makes sense, just trying to understand it myself. Basically what I read is if you're making money (intentionally or not) you better be squared away, in state or not. Correct me if I'm wrong. Either way keep up the vids Ol Son.

[@texgarcia1958]

So technically this rig is not for hire when he is transporting company equipment. You are only considered for higher when you transport someone else's property. This makes him not for hire. His truck has a California authority number on it. He only operates in California so they don't hassle him for it. He is required to have a usdot number. but he is not required to have a motor carrier authority.

[@joshlower1]

@@alanack67 he literally states he stays in his state you dumbass.

[@alanshelby5980]

By posting this video and explaining how you broke the rule on hauling not for hire loads is really stupid idea. DOT and law enforecement look at these videos. LOOSE LIPS SINKS SHIPS.

[@VBELTandSON]

Sorry Alan

[@robertb6700]

Hot Shot?!? More like courier at best.. great way to just marginalize a career choice/profession

[@VBELTandSON]

More like I’m NOT a trucker. I just haul stuff once and awhile.

[@matthewweldin7888]

Ol Bobby is a little salty I think.... Call it what you want Roberto, end of the day he's making money, bub.

[@bobpettit6653]

Great video’s, Sam