Hotshot Near Home | Hotshot Trucking 2024

I stayed closer to home this time and made BANK!

[@debpritjay]

I’ve been Hotshot for 5 years same setup non Cdl 30 ft. Started like you but rates was better. But getting home I get loads same timeframe 2-3 hrs. From home due to most loads going to big City 2 hrs away. I no longer run OTR I now have a semi setup and my hotshot is contracted to a local client that I run daily and my drivers are home every nite. Been local 3 years now and it is nice! Find your own niche. Wish you much success!

[@TakeoffHotshot]

@@debpritjay Nice! Motivation to to keep it going. Thanks for that!

[@JohnKWannamaker]

Bro, this is an inspiration to watch. Glad you don't eat that gas station food. I'm counting the cost to upgrade to a bigger truck, buy or rent a trailer and pay for my authority to do the same hotshot moves. Keep making the videos. I just wanted you to know it is helping someone.

[@TakeoffHotshot]

Man I really appreciate this! It means a lot. Be sure to do as much research as possible. I’m hoping to provide more meaningful content soon. Thanks!

[@lyfeaboveallthings]

​@@TakeoffHotshot after signing up with the load board. How hard was it for you to get loads from brokers being that your authority is new?

[@Mottomotivations]

You know a lot of people complain about cheap freight. But at the end of the day whatever makes you money, pays the bills, and then some.

[@TakeoffHotshot]

Facts!

[@almarkowbender]

If you enjoy it don't stop, money like this might not be available forever. Also, you're very well spoken, great style keeping it short and sweet, easy way to tell if someone is being real with you.

[@TakeoffHotshot]

@@almarkowbender I appreciate the observations and feedback!

[@marvingreen6644]

I'm home every night, I found two cities that ship to each other daily. I don't run over 4hrs each way. Just depends on where you're at and what they are doing.

[@TakeoffHotshot]

NICE! That sounds like a dream man. I’ve been fortunate to keep a consistent triangle going more recently and it feels a whole lot better doing unnecessarily lengthy runs.

[@lyfeaboveallthings]

​@@TakeoffHotshot after you sign up to the load board. Was it hard getting loads from brokers being that ur new authority please?

[@TakeoffHotshot]

@@lyfeaboveallthings yes! Most only work with you after 6 months. You can grab a few decent ones at 3 months. I’m sure you’ve heard of the two main ones that work with new authorities by now

[@ijo58transportllc51]

I'm trying to stay close to home also, but it's hard to do here in Central Texas. Oh, by the way, I have that same food warming case, it's pretty nice. Stay safe out there!

[@杨森-n5r]

I m a cdl driver and i want learn some flatbed things from you man please get more video...😂

[@TakeoffHotshot]

Lol. I got you. I’ll get more content flowing.

[@jasonscales2522]

You must be based in NC! I'm in NC there's times when it's a struggle to get home especially when an appointment is in play.

[@TakeoffHotshot]

@@jasonscales2522 yessir! NC is home

[@1Brycali]

That 5 hr radius is the way to do it.

[@TakeoffHotshot]

Keeps the family happy too!

[@lonniecomer2764]

I looking to start a hot shot business can you going me some advice on where I get the loads from I live in Florence SC

[@TakeoffHotshot]

Of course! You can only get loads if you are registered with an MC number if you plan to go to other states (interstate). Load board apps like DAT and Truckstop are a few to name. Check Takeofftotaltransport.com to connect with me for more.

[@frankdamanalan3847]

When is a low load? I just put the tarp on top and unfolded no bungees just straps. It’s a lot faster.

[@TakeoffHotshot]

@@frankdamanalan3847 I hear that! Time is money!

[@DavidQuinn-z6o]

Any recommendations for dash cams

[@TakeoffHotshot]

@@DavidQuinn-z6o any dash cam that records continuously and saves for at least 7 days is good. I chose a random brand from Amazon. It was like $120 and probably from china. Came with a front cam with motion activation and a back cam that sticks to the back window. No need in spending too heavy.

[@DavidQuinn-z6o]

@ thanks

[@pheap369]

Are you operating own MC OR leased on with someone

[@TakeoffHotshot]

@@pheap369 I have my own MC and I now lease other owner operators onto the authority.

[@LithaniaBarthélemy]

How much to lease on what percentage

[@vlogwithatm278]

I need a mentor bro I wanna learn !

[@TakeoffHotshot]

I’m not in the position to mentor, but happy to answer questions!

[@RobertJones-ce7cg]

May be a dumb question but my brother was setup in the business but went belly up. He deactivated his DOT number and has been deactivated since 2021. I am getting into the business, can I reactivate his DOT and change company name and owners name??

[@TakeoffHotshot]

I’ve actually ready about some folks reactivating. The only issue is that the authority age starts over at 0. If it hadn’t been so long since deactivation, some brokers would be able to continue working with you based on positive relationships. As I always say…you never know until you TRY. Make sure if there are safety issues on the report, those will be deleted along with the age upon transfer. Come back and let me know what happens with that.

[@RobertJones-ce7cg]

@@TakeoffHotshot Yes sir,. Thank you for your response

[@K..hozea2]

You still lease on drivers

[@TakeoffHotshot]

Alwaaaays and foreverrrrr!

[@K..hozea2]

@TakeoffHotshot OK I'll reach out just got a truck 🚚

[@TakeoffHotshot]

Congrats!

[@terrencesmith2106]

Do you need a CDL for this ?

[@TakeoffHotshot]

Not required. Just need a set up that follows the FMCSA guidelines.

[@terrencesmith2106]

@@TakeoffHotshot nice !!

[@walkerinmotionllc8618]

I should have executed my journey. I have a whole setup and never worked it.

[@TakeoffHotshot]

If you have the resources and availability, give it a shot. Happy to answer any questions!

[@walkerinmotionllc8618]

@@TakeoffHotshot I’m living in Houston Tx area now I don’t have the resources but o got the hustle. Once inflation hit I backed out and said I’ll wait but I really want to try.

[@dayday3838]

What app are you using?

[@TakeoffHotshot]

A mix of DAT and Truck Stop. Don’t rely on any one source, ever.

[@jimgraves6464]

Keep oily side down

[@TakeoffHotshot]

@@jimgraves6464 I may have missed something what do you mean? #teachme

[@TakeoffHotshot]

Lol. I googled it. Thanks bro!

[@DonaldWaggonerjr-f2g]

I got your junior. I’ve had my CDL a real license since 1994 probably before you were born. Do you know what you can do with your junior?

[@TakeoffHotshot]

If you tell me to shove him up my *ss, it says a lot about you, junior. But once again, you’re in the wrong place. We are not here to know or care about semi truck drivers. And we don’t care about your CDL. If you’re not delivering good, useful knowledge, just skip the Hotshot content, and go deliver your “real” CDL freight with your “real truck”. GOODBYE.

[@Officialenamoredmedia]

@@TakeoffHotshot😂😂😂

[@DonaldWaggonerjr-f2g]

Half of you run Illegally and you take up spaces at the truckstops for real truck drivers that need their rest. You guys need to quit adding to the traffic and find something else to do.

[@TakeoffHotshot]

@@DonaldWaggonerjr-f2g hey junior, we only want advice from folks that have value. Unfortunately you have nothing to add here, but thanks for your unsolicited nonsense. Advice for YOU: If it says Hotshot in the title and you don’t believe in it, just skip it. Search “real truckers”…hope you find what you’re looking for there.

[@globesaveslives2532]

CDL and non CDL paying the same equal tax, The Truck stop for all interstate truck drivers 😮

[@Officialenamoredmedia]

I’ve been a “REAL” driver for years and you sound like a damn fool. You represent everything wrong with the industry today, a total lack of respect. Hotshot tricks are extremely needed to the industry and not only that it’s much harder to understand than “real” driving. SMH jacka&&