Hot Shot Trucking | Episode 3 | Cost To Get Started

[@Tony-5000]

My nephew is thinking about this business. I like the straight facts you give, and I sent him your videos and channel. Too many out there are full of you know what.

[@Babylionhotshot]

You know Tony, I like you, thanks for sharing me with your nephew. I really don’t want a bed rep so I try to be as realistic as possible and I don’t want to put out info that make it seem like you can make money but you can’t. With the CDL I have now I make better money and I’m about to release those numbers. But I did start non cdl and now that I know what I know, I highly recommend CDL from the get go.

[@Tony-5000]

@@Babylionhotshot I got my CDL after I retired to find where to retire. I chose the Smokies, Sevierville, TN. I discovered I LOVE OTR and I'm just coasting along until I decide to fully retire. You're an impressive young man. Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. I have friends who do content, and I know it's hard, time consuming work. Best of luck to you. 👍🚛🇺🇸

[@algunz3047]

So yeah i see tony asked you same question for nephew and i guess i will need my cdl which wont be hard for mento get but the question being that im in south florida does it complicate things to make good money far south here ?

[@OutbackExotics]

Do you need all these things if you drive non cdl

[@haroldmontes8895]

How are you paying $369 for a $40k loan on your truck ?

[@pedrogallegos7004]

Been trucking for over 15 years. Don’t take cheap freight. Bad part is brokers know you are new when they run your numbers. Brokers will take advantage because they know you don’t have much of an option. Bills don’t stop coming. Take cheap freight it’ll come back to bite you. You’ll only bring down the market.

[@Babylionhotshot]

Gotta do what you gotta do. No matter what people say. They know they had to take a couple partials to make it work. I’m leased under someone right now but I know when my MC is active I’m just as screwed. I’m not quitting imma make it through.

[@pedrogallegos7004]

That’ll Give you experience and what loads to look for. Stay consistent.

[@pedrogallegos7004]

Remember that company that you leased under takes a cut. So if you take cheap freight that company gets a cut of the cheap freight they giving you.

[@SpecialAgentNoble77]

@@pedrogallegos7004 He's gonna take cheap freight. #RaceToTheBottom

[@tarquanpearman3994]

@@Babylionhotshot just get u a good dispatcher bra

[@theotherhalfoftheang]

I do hotshots mostly local y bring home around 800 to 900 a day, always the load back home is for paying the diesel, so i take home around 600 or 700 a day and I'm always back before 5pm

[@retard_chaser5109]

What city/state??? Car hauler or traditional flatbed/hotshot???

[@theotherhalfoftheang]

@@retard_chaser5109 flatbed, i live in the tri-state area.

[@juanmagdaleno6679]

That’s what I’m trying to do tbh hotshot here locally

[@harpsdesire4200]

What apps you use to find jobs? Or how do you find out jobs without apps?

[@jermainecobb9685]

Yo how do I get started

[@SpeedyWalker-zn2fe]

ELD it basically proves you’re up and down time…. When you’re driving when you’re not, and also, you need a paper log for back up.. “cool video”🎉

[@Bkiller141]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HONESTY MAN WE STILL HAVE HUMANS ON KZbin. YOUR THE BEST THANKS ALOT AND KEEP TRUCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MUCH LOVE BROTHA

[@Babylionhotshot]

Love the support Robert thanks. It was a tough video to make and keep up with all the costs but it makes it worth it if people think it’s helpful. Hope to see you out there.

[@christinasanderson4895]

Thank you for all the information, trying to find out what is needed was a pain. Having this all-in-one place was beyond a blessing!!!!

[@Hotshotrobbie]

Ayeeee

[@earlstacey2709]

Seems like the insurance alone is a killer. I met a guy in SC that does hotshot with a F350. He started a couple years ago. First year insurance was $16,000, 2nd year was $12,000 due to good safety record. So safety is highly important! Accidents and traffic violations could put you out of business due to increasing insurance rates. Thanks for laying all this out for all to see

[@bv2745]

I was paying over $2000/mo in a semi

[@bv2745]

I was paying over $2000/mo in a semi

[@dabol4423]

@@bv2745how

[@jackbogard1353]

You can run eld through an app on your phone. Electronic logs suck but keep you legal

[@ελευθερία-ε2ο]

I hrard on another hotshot channel that it you register your rig in another state, like Missouri, insurance will be less than half of what you pay. Worth looking into it.

[@floydb891]

Thank you so much for taking time to do this. I really appreciate you man. I’m getting ready to walk away from Corporate America in 30 to 45 days to start this new chapter of my life. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@slit8009]

How’s it going man?

[@fiyahwayne495]

​@slit8009 yea how's life

[@clevewilks4312]

So I'm about to walk from 30 yrs of Offshore Captain life to also start a new chapter in my life!! If you don't mind I see I'm a yr late so how are you and the new Trucking working out!!! I'm very interested in trying this

[@CaseysCourt]

Smart guy! "In too deep, too quit"...😂😂😂😂 love the multiple perspectives idea you mentioned...

[@clarencetv8789]

This was THE BEST explanation video I’ve come across on KZbin. Thanks man

[@GBTKTV]

I'm following your blueprint. I have seen your videos and you are amazing. I am an otr company driver, but hotshot is what I am gonna do. So thanks for all this great information.👍

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thanks. I appreciate that man. Yes stay with it and know the first 6 months your just trying to break even. Your not trying to make money. The money will come as I am finding out. You know I’m still fairly new but I’m seeing things get easier now that I’m one year old. And have some broker friends. You already have your CDL and have experience trucking. I promise you will make more working for your own company then working for someone else. Also DO NOT LEASE ONTO SOMEONE! you can do it your self.

[@GBTKTV]

@@Babylionhotshot 😁👍🔥

[@danielwilson1432]

​@Babylionhotshot what's the issue with leasing on? I've been looking to get into hotshot seeing as I have 7 years experience driving tractor trailer. I heard that a lot of brokers won't let you haul their loads without 3 months to a year experience with your own authority? I'm still learning so correct me if I'm wrong.

[@brucebarnes311]

i feel like its hit or miss wether you should try and start out with a new vs older truck, i have a 2002 7.3 chassis cab which cost nothing monthly and runs soely on used engine oil through the summer. its just nice to know youre never trapped. in a payment.

[@RowdyLee13]

super helpful man thank you, I'm separating from the Army after 10 years and start my CDL class next month. I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to make this video.

[@TheR6carter]

If you where in for 10 years and have driven military trucks there's a form you can get your command to sign and all you need to do is taken the written test and boom you have your CDL

[@TheEmmauswalk]

Thank you so much. Very useful, straightforward, honest calculation. I was just about getting my finances together, and your channel popped up, and now I'm able to get a live start-up cost vs. Shooting in the dark.

[@joesalazar770]

Yup it's either make it or break it. Cut the fenders off grind it all you can do to cut the weight. I need a trailer for hauling hay if anyone needs to get rid of one.

[@shanebrown2963]

Yes you do have a big upfront cost but just about everything you listed is a tax right off. So it will benefit you at the end of the year.

[@gtrpimp76]

I’ve already got a 1 ton dually with a B&W 5th wheel hitch which can swap to goose neck, 51 gal in bed auxiliary, 55 gallon Titan mod ship tank upgrade. I have all of this setup to pull my 5ver toyhauler. I just need a good flatbed Big Tex, my Class A CDL, and the other “essentials” to get started.

[@ronpedrick3755]

Cdl? He didn’t say anything about a cdl

[@blueleafevirosvc.inc.2796]

Your eld is your hours of service. It's a device that monitor your driving hours when you're on the road.

[@huntguy3831]

That sticker you showed for dot inspection is not a dot inspection sticker. That is a regular vehicle saftey inspection sticker. The one for dot will say so on it and it is usually on your door jamb somewhere. Just fyi if they told you they did dot and done a saftey inspection.

[@jontorres7586]

Man I just subscribed to your Chanel.I’m going in on hot shotting straight out of prison been watching a lot of you tube , a friend of mine is doing it blindly an has worked out for him I’m excited to see how it goes for me

[@WarrenWright-p8j]

Two years old but super useful and very relevant. Thank you.

[@dangda-ww7de]

So to get started is about 45-50k.

[@jackbogard1353]

You're going to do great! Super proud

[@TheEmmauswalk]

Thanks!

[@Babylionhotshot]

Damn! I appreciate that Emmauswalk

[@Estronguista]

You picked a slow market to get stared, but if you can sustain till year end it will pay off. Best of luck

[@Carpentry344]

Thank you for the info once again. Hope we all make it through. One thing you for got or maybe you don't need it it the LLC and IEN did you get that too. Keep it up brother and I hope see you on the road one day. I'll buy lunch ok. GOD BLEES YOUR BUSINESS

[@Babylionhotshot]

You know what, your right!! I didn’t even think about that be cause I just used an LLC I already had but wasn’t doing anything with. But ya so there goes another 500$

[@donaldjohnson5432]

I’m not sure if I will make it but I’m definitely going to take the risk. Once I start I won’t be able to start because I don’t have a truck or a trailer so I’ll be making payments on those 2 things. I’m positive the 1st year is going to be a killer but I believe it will get better.

[@haroldwhippsjr1060]

Thank you so much for this video. Answered a lot of questions about whether or not one can afford to start HotShot.

[@iowamagicman]

that impact will break studs off too, trust me

[@gthree0239]

My dad started out driving in an old Ford F350 stake bed. We brought that truck home (early 80’s) for a few hundred bucks. We took off the stake bed, made a diamond plate deck, installed a hitch, new paint (he was a former body shop mechanic so that was an easy job to do) new tires, and freshened up the engine with hoses spark plugs wires etc. I honestly don’t remember the size trailer he had but he was able to make $ with a paid for truck. Having payments is gonna drastically eat into your profits, it’s gonna force you to stay out longer and longer. You’re going to have to pass up on certain loads because it won’t cover your costs. I know it’s hard to find trucks that can handle the abuse and still be affordable.

[@georgelin8498]

It would be impossible to get commercial insurance for a beater.

[@davehughesfarm7983]

Nah..I have a 1993 IH eagle..My commercial insurance was $1200/mo@@georgelin8498

[@bradleyvaldez8075]

If I’m doing non-CDL hotshot do I need commercial license plates on my truck to go out of state

[@upinsmokedre420]

Man very appreciative of you making this video

[@shadoweagle6891]

More for a hotshot insurance then what you pay on a big semi truck I know because I used to own two other trucks semis make more money on the big truck van on the hotshot

[@somphitchanemanivong9904]

Ty soo much. I really need this run down. I've just gotten my truck and trailer setup for hotshot trucking.

[@CowboyWelcher]

I got to meet your brouther real cool guy. Nice guy and told me a few tips. I'm wanting to look in to it myself

[@crismonteon8725]

Progressive will usually not insure a new company. If I’m not mistaken you have to be in business for a year to be insured by progressive. May want to look around. I use SOS insurance out of Newport California not the best rate but decent.

[@Babylionhotshot]

Progressive insured me but raped me on the rate. 24K a YEAR!!

[@marcusspillman6113]

Getting my business up and going now just waiting for my 21days then hit the road full time. Thanks for the input and things to look at while running.

[@arizonaunderground6089]

How you get your loads

[@Babylionhotshot]

ya man Im in my waiting period to. Paying the insurance is brutal while you wait plus once your good to go not all brokers will work with you. but hang in there and so will I and we will be just fine. Trust the process and follow the rules set but the law makers. hope to see you out there!

[@Babylionhotshot]

Truckstop.com Centraldispatch.com

[@Jetcitty]

How’s it going?

[@versestinson8763]

Thank you for the information I’m trying to do the same thing in North Carolina. This really helped a lot I subscribe to your channel.

[@stevejorden7087]

Looking at this in spring ,benefit truck ,trailer i can buy out right,a second truck is a option if in 6 months i produce a good revenue.

[@ariesmight6978]

Next to being on the road. Loads are the second biggest risk for the truck driver.

[@lrobie123]

right. a lot of videos have a lot of jabber but also people have went to Patreon to only provide this info there

[@bukukash4921]

Good information just got my truck

[@juliosandoval8244]

Dam id go crazy with to many bills very stressfull job.and thats just to start

[@Babylionhotshot]

This was one of my first videos and know looking back from a year ago. Yessir you speak the truth lol

[@jameswaters313]

A torque multiplier is much cheaper than the impact if you need to save the money.

[@jasonverner1]

Deducting road side service is the best way . More expensive but it's my preferred choice.

[@misterpatron1]

So I live in Illinois and been trying to come across a one video that sums it all up. Thanks dude definitely subbing.

[@hotshotgotti2373]

great job bro i look foward to your new videos keep up the good work and safe travels God speed sending love from Randle logistics outta chicago

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thanks! Love received lol Hope you guys are doing good up there. I was in Chicago last week Love the city not so much the traffic but they have more loads then Marion IL so ill be back in Chicago as much as possible. see you out there

[@KBB1211]

One of the realest video I seen nothing but knowledge I’m looking into the business as well doing my research on it. Thank you.

[@frankenbeans6930]

Wow insurance is a lot. I figured it would be high but jeez.

[@joshuadughi]

Good luck on this venture!! Stay safe!

[@johnwilliams5371]

So you're saying get into the insurance business..

[@Eah2019]

Perfect exactly what I needed to see thank you definitely subscribed thank you can you make a downloadable pdf or a video that walks you through the process step by step

[@nikoatl]

Very informative I just started still working on gathering everything

[@Babylionhotshot]

Good luck out there at least Fuel prices are coming down a little

[@umbrellahole]

2:45 I thought that including cargo it had to be under 26k lbs, whats the maxload weight?

[@Torbajon61]

Don't use load board and my freight is paid upon delivery confirmed in my bank account before load release

[@DaMooks]

Good shit bro! Good luck hope things work out in this weird ass time for trucking. I've been driving a semi for 6 years just became and owner operator. Always wondered what was the deal with hot shot! Appreciate you putting out the info

[@muzeau36]

Thank you that was so informative!!!!

[@SaraClem-fi4ig]

Very good job

[@Babylionhotshot]

I wish I could redo that video but it was good I filmed it when I was just starting because I forget all the costs like installing the goose neck or getting new tiers.

[@nataliapavel6242]

This is so helpful! You’re amazing!

[@blueleafevirosvc.inc.2796]

Oh, wow! you have BMW gooseneck. I would appreciate if you demonstrated how to hook up to your truck to your trailer.

[@renzo7503]

Excellent video, brother. I learned a lot from this. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@darkonecoming]

WELL SAID

[@edpleitez3236]

Thanks man

[@bboylorettoEight08]

Great tips, for me I think I’d start with using my own Yukon cause it can tow and I can use the trunk for al the roadside supplies I’ll need to help people on the side of the road, then maybe I’ll get a trailer and work my way up to Cdl I just wanna help people and give good prices too

[@peterlivingston8155]

The helping people is bad idea, you will be running YOUR business - not a charity. Better get your head straight before you get started.

[@dane-my1qo]

Electronic they can scan your truck going down the road say please can scan and read as you're going down the road

[@Torbajon61]

Now I part time 4 loads a month my rates are 5.59. To 7.99 per mile on less than 10 000 gross trailer weight

[@jrforney1526]

Thank you 🙏🏾 Please share the business side I need help. I.E. business account and taxes

[@Babylionhotshot]

I hear you man! literally trying to figure it out at the same time as you. ill make a video when I figure it out but it won't be in time for this tax season. I can tell you every f***ing penny I spend is a business expense. All ordinary and necessary business expenses are right offs 💯

[@sethw997]

That million dollar insurance policy SHEEESH!. Probably could have gone less. 24K$ premium is easily double what insurance is in the most expensive states

[@jroc0123]

Thank you bro. 🎉

[@juandejesus1151]

Nice videos you have potential to make a great channel

[@Jman23]

Very detailed! Thanks!

[@Turnup100]

Great content thanks

[@christianbriix7098]

Thank you brother

[@dozervin1]

Box truck business is the way to go.

[@kingleo21519]

Excellent video this 11 minutes beats years of research

[@Babylionhotshot]

That means a lot to me. I tried my best and cost me a lot. Now I’m just trying to out it all to work myself. Thanks for the compliment King Leo 🦁

[@alexanderberry3199]

Great video!

[@JamesakaVicious]

This is the exact information I've been looking for! Thank you so much!! I have never done OTR or transportation before but I am looking to get into the Hotshot Industry. Do you think it would be wise to work with a Hotshot business before trying my own company?

[@jordanevans2129]

Get into hauling campers to start, you really dont have to invest into much other than a pickup, see if hauling stuff is for you without putting all your money into it. Horizon Transport Pinnacle Transport

[@patrickkogo6581]

That’s the best video on hot shots

[@alexanderspenser4960]

Thanks for these details on your business startup, and much success to you. Hate to say it, but we know there will not be any such thing as 'Loan Forgiveness' in your Hotshot Business Plan. Bsafe

[@chrish4865]

Curious if the insurance has increased significantly since this video was made?

[@zechthompson7688]

Same here

[@TOTALLYAWESOMECARPET]

Awesome, breakdown thank you

[@geardriven2018]

The insurance premium down payment is different by insurance im guessing i only had to pay 1st month up front. also they first told me that i had to pay 2 months up front then when i called back i only had to pay the 1 month

[@shedrickDuval904]

Thank you.

[@troyhenderson4126]

Thanks for sharing the information. Looking forward to following the journey with you. Stay safe!

[@mrronaldwashington7394]

I appreciate you doing this video brother I am about to enter this industry and I've been doing a lot of research my name is Papa the same day delivery

[@Babylionhotshot]

Awesome man well good luck out there. Hustle hard.

[@Embarq007]

Excellent presentation

[@505fastlife6]

When you say the weight on the trailer is 15,900 is that the weight of the trailer or how much it can carry?

[@hipolitozamorano2214]

Nice information 👍 save driving make your money 💰

[@GT20232]

Man thank you so much! This was an awesome video!

[@Babylionhotshot]

No problem, I appreciate the fact it was useful to you. with everything I found out in so many different places I had to put it all in one place. had I known it was this expensive to start up I would have saved a little more but I'm in it to win it now and I hope you are too. hope to see you out on the road.

[@shadoweagle6891]

I did the same thing there's just no money in the the only thing you get out of it is you get time off when you want if your youngster if you're a youngster you can sleep in your truck and run like a crazy man I'm better off in a big truck 🚛

[@nickmaddox4111]

Great video!!

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thanks nick, it cost a lot let’s just hope it’s worth it

[@hardluk3]

If your truck weighs 10,000#’s and your trailer weighs in at 15,900, doesn’t that only leave a hundred pounds for freight on a class C license?

[@specialk3728]

Exactly my thoughts. Anything over 26K GCVW requires CDL but I could be wrong

[@tristanmurray3692]

It's maximum towing weight

[@JustAnumbr]

I run CDL Class A OTR flatbed for a large carrier. I do well but can always improve. I've been a lease op for 3 years so Iget the numbers. My question regarding hotshot is since I have a CDL can I carry more weight? Are rates different?

[@beyondliving3320]

You were so we’ll detailed. Thank you!

[@nathanwilson2194]

anyway you can send links for the US cargo bolt on ratchets? can seem to find them

[@aamillocke1455]

This guy is great

[@nobodyspecial9035]

Bro, I’ve played this game for a living. You need a CDL if you’re trailer is rated 10,001 lbs or more, regardless of the truck weight. 100% fact. Under 26,001 total combined or 10,001 on the trailer. You just didn’t know, but now you do.

[@JBVantage1]

That’s just CA and like 2 other states..

[@bv2745]

You’re going to need a navigation system, gloves, hard had, safety vest, eye protection. A clipboard is a good idea too. But this is a whole lot cheaper than what I spent to get a semi and 53’ dry van going. I lost it all. Unless you got about 100k, I wouldn’t even start. Especially with the rates and fuel the way they are.

[@davehughesfarm7983]

Its like million farmers....They start with 5 and end at a million

[@juliomiranda-garcia2959]

Thanks for the video are very helpful 🙂