Hot Shot Trucking | Episode 3 | Cost To Get Started

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How much does it cost to Hot Shot NON-CDL

[@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?

[@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]

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[@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.

[@clarencetv8789]

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

[@MakMonyDOTcom]

I am a big fan of your channel. Your transparency is so refreshing! Most content creators suck but no biggie, I’ll just watch you! 😎 Liked & subbed

[@jackbogard1353]

You're going to do great! Super proud

[@joshuadughi]

Good luck on this venture!! Stay safe!

[@upinsmokedre8376]

Man very appreciative of you making this video

[@misterpatron1]

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

[@troyhenderson4126]

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

[@robertmiller4844]

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

[@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

[@renzo7503]

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

[@Jman23]

Very detailed! Thanks!

[@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

[@nataliapavel6242]

This is so helpful! You’re amazing!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@somphitchanemanivong9904]

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

[@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

[@patrickkogo6581]

That’s the best video on hot shots

[@juandejesus1151]

Nice videos you have potential to make a great channel

[@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.

[@haroldwhippsjr1060]

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

[@petershelvin3113]

Great content thanks

[@muzeau36]

Thank you that was so informative!!!!

[@beyondliving3320]

You were so we’ll detailed. Thank you!

[@jamariquai01]

Good info, bro. Keep up the good work

[@nickmaddox4111]

Great video!!

[@Babylionhotshot]

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

[@Embarq007]

Excellent presentation

[@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

[@aamillocke1455]

This guy is great

[@Maxfuel21]

Dope video bro!

[@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”🎉

[@juliomiranda-garcia2959]

Thanks for the video are very helpful 🙂

[@TOTALLYAWESOMECARPET]

Awesome, breakdown thank you

[@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 😁👍🔥

[@shedrickDuval904]

Thank you.

[@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.

[@clintdickens3825]

Thanks for sharing, good info.

[@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.

[@jroc0123]

Thank you bro. 🎉

[@christianbriix7098]

Thank you brother

[@Estronguista]

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

[@denniskolmetsky2273]

Great video... Good luck on the road . . . 😆

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thanks I appreciate it. its going good so far, not easy to be away from home but I'm not going to give up.

[@VICKY-if4ov]

Good video ... Thank you so much brother 🙏🏻👏

[@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.

[@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

[@bukukash4921]

Good information just got my truck

[@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$

[@saintjulien4157]

Thank you for that

[@mscle60]

Im from Fairbury, IL so its cool to see youre in IL.. ive been living in SC since 2016, workn at a funeral home doing maintenance and cremations but havent had opportunity to do the apprenticeship and 2 yr college course for my degrees so im thinking about turning back to some driving and maybe hotshots would be better for me right now.. just not sure yet but Id like to just drive a truck for someone first and get some money built up and my credit back in order 🙄.. ive got some work to do for sure

[@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

[@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]

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[@Jetcitty]

How’s it going?

[@PopPopJoe]

Hang in there!

[@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.

[@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.

[@denzalbrooks375]

Good video 💪🏽

[@Babylionhotshot]

Thanks Denzal appreciate it. It took a lot of time

[@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

[@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.

[@jackbogard1353]

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

[@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.

[@hipolitozamorano2214]

Nice information 👍 save driving make your money 💰

[@user-dq3jk9py4q]

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.

[@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.

[@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 🦁

[@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

[@dionbraddy]

Great Information Video

[@Babylionhotshot]

I really don’t even need to make an updated video. I’m glad I document it and made a video. Because I watch that video know and I would have for got some of those cost. But I may need to make another one because now I’m cdl and there are more costs with that

[@dionbraddy]

@@BabylionhotshotOh ok I definitely understand.

[@Bsavvymusic]

I like how you asked for your like 😂 you got it champ

[@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..

[@a737mech]

My initial start up cost was $ 70,000 had to make $10,000 month just to cover all expenses. Ins. Was 2,300 month. Needless to say had bad luck did not end well. Open 2 yrs. Ran little over one yr. Just because it took months to go through all the red tape and paying all expenses before we could ever make first dollar. Eat through about 1/2 start up cost in the first 6 months not running still going through red tape. Once we Officially started we only had about 1/2 start up left. Was not enough to cover. 10 months later shut down. Not enough start up capital you need enough for 1 hole yr. Operating expense. I'd say no less than $100,000 to get started after paying your $70,000.

[@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.

[@iowamagicman]

that impact will break studs off too, trust me

[@lrobie123]

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

[@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.

[@hotdude655]

That insurance seems outrageous....

[@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!!

[@dangda-ww7de]

So to get started is about 45-50k.

[@bobbyhughes4895]

Great video. It looks like INSURANCE COST ABSOLUTELY KILLS this industry. $2000/month?! That’s TERRIBLE Way to make EVERYTHING MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE than it needs to be INSURANCE COMPANIES and KILLING BUSINESS

[@andreweyerly8455]

Electronic log book is what eld stands for

[@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

[@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

[@ariesmight6978]

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

[@gone6727]

You don’t need a 3/4 ton truck to do hot shot work. There is a guy in Texas who became famous for his Toyota Tundra racking up over 1,000,000 miles with only one mechanical failure at over 750,000 miles. His transmission would no longer engage in reverse. Anyone who does not believe this can simply do a search “1,000,000 mile Toyota Tundra”! Even TFL Truck did a story on it.

[@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.

[@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

[@ni4niruiz]

The costs are spot on. I would suggest negotiating a fair price for ELD and also beneficial to get a prepass device as well around 17 dollars. Thanks for the video

[@ni4niruiz]

$17 a month you'll receive savings per toll. I got my ELD from Motive

[@MichaelGriffey6969]

BigRoad is cheap and you only need a phone and their free dongle that attaches to the ECM

[@MonsterTruckingCo.]

Cheap freight is worth it if you already have a good paying load on your truck and your looking to offset fuel cost with a lower rate load. I’m in school getting my CDL, and honestly, my cost of operation will be very low and I’ve been building a business plan to be profitable at 1.25/mile rates. Just have to want it bad enough to succeed. Hotshot is only a small portion of my upcoming trucking company. Private hauling, I’ll be around 2.50-3.50 mile or more depending on factors, but to keep the trucks running, we’ll hit some load boards until we have our own client base. There is so much you can do in this segment, Freight Rv transport Trailer transport Car hauling Equipment hauling Construction supply hauling Be creative and the list goes on and on. There is always a way to make money when it comes to transporting. Don’t let the low freight costs persuade you. Learn how to make those numbers work or learn to negotiate to a number that does work for you.

[@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.

[@taeyounkim2130]

I'm going to start too, let me ask you one thing! Where did you learn to drive a trailer?

[@QuikModsOBS]

What's the lowest cargo we can get? Will running a older paid off truck help with insurance

[@frankenbeans6930]

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

[@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

[@sammysneed6679]

Wow , i mean what you spent to go to work would buy me everything I would work for.