Hotshot trucking out of Miami, FL $$$?

[@juanv8319]

Alex you never miss man! My biggest reason why I like your videos is how you actually record the process of securing loads, I share most of your vids to my friends and fam so they can see very similar of what I do on my day to day process in hotshot! Keep it up with this quality and consistency and this channel is going to boom! GOD Bless and drive safe 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you my friend! Really appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you for the support 👍🏻🙂

[@pzdousands_]

glad you're doing well on getting decent loads love your videos and transparency. i myself have been having a few rough weeks so far but i hope rates will get better soon.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

It’s all about being in the right place at the right time. This job is all about being lucky.

[@coryparson8421]

I've tied down the same way the only other option is going through the tube in front on the boom. Good videos man!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! I think the hook is perfectly fine. Never had any issues doing it this way.

[@BENNHENDRICKS33]

Another good video, be safe out there. 🤙🏻

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! 👍🏻🙂

[@BAKOKOLTONx]

It'd be cool if you had some time lapse videos of you driving down the highway and stuff. Love your videos 😊

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Good driving scenery in my next video. Hit the notification icon so you don’t miss it.

[@NoahMacMusic]

You are a boss bro keep up the work Respect you be getting the gym workout in as well Keep up the hard work brother

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!!! Really appreciate that. Unfortunately I don’t get anywhere enough gym time as I’d like 🤷‍♂️

[@williamstorogonzalez7241]

excellent channel greetings from Venezuela👍👍👍👍

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you and Hello!🙂

[@Javs_817]

Alex thanks for putting out these awesome videos, about to start doing hotshot with non-cdl for about a year to get some experience and then get my cdl. I’m in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Hey, thanks for watching. Dallas is a good area for loads, most of the time. Good luck. 👍🏻

[@Javs_817]

@@Mr.AlexKogan do you think a 28’+5 Big Tex 14GN trailer would be a good trailer to start out with? Non-cdl

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@Javs_817 I would not go any shorter than 40ft. If you go smaller then you are reducing your chances of earning.

[@Javs_817]

@@Mr.AlexKogan thank you I appreciate it

[@SergioGonzalez-ex8kf]

I’ve been moving skids over 10 years I usually throw a chain behind the bucket not on the cylinders and chain it forward . So the chain on the back pulls back and the chain on the front pulls forward.

[@neiljackson8313]

You just north of my home town.....Ft. Pierce. Enjoy the warmth while you can brutha

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Home in Miami now enjoying the warm weather but it’s windy for the last two days. Still better than freezing temps.

[@PowerlifterRich]

U get stuck in the strom alex? Glad u got that heater! Be safe keep fueled up!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Luckily I didn’t get stuck but if I did that heater would be a life saver.

[@albertotrejo8531]

I don't see a problem chaining it that way. I used to always also go through that big round hole going across. Especially on these john deers. Good vid alex

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! A few people commented on my previous videos that it’s not proper to attach the hook to the load but I’ve never had issues with that. 🤷‍♂️

[@albertotrejo8531]

@Mr.AlexKogan Everyone has their way to do it, if it works I think that's all that matters. As long as that load is secure then it's good for me 💪 I'm in Indiana now waiting to drop a load tomorrow then headed to Minnesota. Hope I can find something out of there 😂

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@albertotrejo8531 yes you are correct. Minnesota is super cold. Stay warm.

[@austinweber5763]

I’ve always chained our bobcat that way. Never had and issue

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Sounds good. Thank you!

[@HotshotAngel]

Bro I’m currently in Utah stay off 80… OMG that is an experience in the winter.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Oh yeah. 80 was closed last week due to bad weather and high winds. I went through Colorado on 70 and that was awful. Truly is an experience in the winter. I’ll try to avoid it as much as possible now. This was my first time through Colorado in winter.

[@truckertavis]

Hey I just got into Miami!! Haha well about an hour North in Lake Worth. Delivering on Tuesday and then hopefully can get a load out of here but stay south. The storms out west aren’t fun 😅 awesome video as always!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Enjoy the warm weather and good luck getting a load out of there. Always have to be on top of the load board so you’re the first to call the broker.

[@bczerniak]

Like yr nice music in the vid 😎👍🏼

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you. That’s the hardest part in editing, looking for music.

[@lumbajackbenz5408]

Hey man good stuff on the videos. Just a quick question what are you eating throughout the week? I’ve been doing the lean cuisine meals but they get old pretty fast. Just trying to figure out what everyone else is doing to make life better while out on the road. Stay safe out on the roads 👍🏽

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! I eat similar stuff. Healthy choice meals from Walmart. I add a can of chicken to each meal for extra protein. It does get old but really not much you can do unless you prep meals from home but that’ll only last a week.

[@anthonysmith3827]

That's the only way i've ever secured a skid steer. Write down below where you place the hook. There is a hole that runs all the way through to the other side. You could secure it there as well

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I figured there’s nothing wrong with using hooks if that’s how it was designed to be secured.

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

I’ve used hooks just like that on a skid steer and threw a strap over the bucket too. Or, like Anthony said, I’ll chain through the tube and that holds the bucket down too. I don’t think I’d use only the tube/hole because that’s attached to the hydraulics and could pull loose. Correct me if I’m wrong but I didn’t think that was allowed as one of the main points of securement?

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Although looking at it again, this particular skid steer the hydraulics aren’t part of that and the tube is the frame, so I would think you could on this one.

[@JustinMettleMcMahan]

It's Sunday, I need to go get some donuts myself.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Yes you do. 😁👍🏻

[@alvinmann7675]

Appreciate the video again Alex! I really enjoy watching the securement part. Thanks for taking the time to record that man. Them doughnuts like bomb! Love that tricep push down machine... what's your workout split? Be safe out there bud! How's that Ram running for you so far?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Hey, thank you.! Donuts were great. For my workout I alternate push/pull days. 1. Chest 2. Back 3. Shoulders 4. Biceps triceps 5. Legs And abs a few times in between. Then again that depends how often I can make it to the gym. If O barely make it there then I try to do a few different things on one day. The truck is running great. Have a few minor hiccups with the DPF filter. Going to dealer next weekend. Regens frequently.

[@alvinmann7675]

@Mr.AlexKogan Cool man. Yeah I figured if you do a 3 day a week work out it was maybe something like a bro split possibly . Been there with the dpf issue on our 2021 3500. I was getting constant regens almost every 100 miles. Finally the dpf went full and it wouldn't go into regen. The tech at the dealer did a manual regen on it to burn out the soot to get it to 0%. Only issue was we were in Tennessee heading back home to Texas pulling a load and he mentioned it might not regen once it fills again... at 60k miles I didn't want to but I had to and now after, the mpg is a ton better and no more def... but I'm not sure how strict dot is on that when getting inspected. Our truck is very quiet. Things that seemed to help the constant regens with ours, Hot Shot secrets extreme every 6k-10k miles but only helped for about 1k miles. The dpf is a known problem and not just with Ram. Our extended warranty only covered emissions up to 30k miles unfortunately. Even then... another dpf which is very expensive will only last what another 30k-50k miles. I'd like to know what they end up saying with your issue I'm curious.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@alvinmann7675 I’d love to put my truck on a diet but it will cost $5-6k. Had my dpf replaced once around 20k miles. Worked good for a while and then started filling up more frequently. I’ve noticed aftermarket air filters will cause it to fill up quicker. I was using Wix from oreilly and it was filling up super fast and when a regen finished it would start filling up within 15 minutes again. Putting oem air filter and it seems better but still fills up when truck isn’t under a load. Just put in oem fuel filters, will see if that helps any bit still going in to the dealer.

[@alvinmann7675]

@Mr.AlexKogan So also with the air filter, the last one I ran was one I ordered on rock auto not sure of the brand but wasn't mopar, but after 1k miles I was getting a Po56E code. I researched it and didn't find much, but on one forum, a guy said he went through the same thing, changed back to mopar Oem air filter, and code was gone. I switched back to oem mopar and boom, perfect, no code. These 5th gens are very, very picky with certain things. All I run now is OEM filters fuel, oil, and air. The 22 Ram I've heard needs the 19-21 computer for the diet. Didn't do mine for power, just reliability. The weight loss was relatively inexpensive compared to 4k to order a new dpf, but I didn't have to switch computers either. Hopefully, it goes well for you at the dealer, bud. Could just be the sensor that's bad that detects the percentage with the dpf and not the filter, but our filter was shot. If you get a chance, let me know how it goes at the dealer. I'm curious what they will say. Take care man good chatting with you👍

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@alvinmann7675 Yes the 22 rams need a computer from 19-21 unfortunately and that’s what makes it so expensive. I don’t want the extra power, just want to get rid of the dpf headache like you said. Yes theeee trucks are very sensitive when it comes to filters. Very strange. Guess I’ll see what the dealer says since my dpf is still under warranty. I’ll post an update when I find out. Be safe!

[@donalda3437]

Just curious on why you do not use a chain for each corner ?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I did but you don’t need a separate chain for each corner. I use one chain and split it so half goes to each corner. As you see I use one binder per corner so that means each corner has its own chain even though I’m using one per front and one per rear. Hope that makes sense.

[@waynelutz]

Alex, how's the diesel heater been working for you?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I need to make a video on my thought. It’s awesome. The best winter investment anyone can make for the truck. Slept in zero degrees weather and stayed warm.

[@richardbarkley9909]

Good morning Alex!! Happy new Year!! Are you ever concerned about your truck & trailer and/or axle weight enough to stop at a Cat scale at a truck stop and weigh?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Happy New Year! I never had any concerns to scale my self. If I am ever pick up a load and it feels heavier than my max then I’ll definitely go to the scale. You kind of get the feel of what your truck feels like with different weight on the trailer. Hope that makes sense.

[@albertotrejo8531]

I try to scale each one of my loads to have a ticket with me just for records. It's only $13 and takes 5 mins. Doesn't hurt a thing

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@albertotrejo8531 yes but that’s a lot of unnecessary expenses for scale tickets. It adds up.

[@richardbarkley9909]

@@Mr.AlexKogan Makes all the sense in the world.

[@mloml41]

Also do you do your reset at or near planet fitness cause im thinking of getting a membership so i can get a work out in and shower

[@mloml41]

Or do you PC there?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@mloml41 I reset at the truck stop and just PC to the gym.

[@coryparson8421]

What's your gear ratio on that Ram? 3:73 or 4:10? If it's 373 change them to 4:10 change your world if you're running 373

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

4.10

[@coryparson8421]

@@Mr.AlexKogan I bet she hauls like a dream

[@mloml41]

How do you adjust the 5th im having some play when braking and take off with heavy loads

[@mloml41]

I got the same 5th wheel

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

You mean it jerks when you take off?

[@mloml41]

@@Mr.AlexKogan yes jerks

[@ogzynyl1551]

How many years of driving license is required to start working?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I don’t think there’s a requirement to have a certain amount of driving years. If you want to do CDL though, you’ll have to take a class before you can do the test for it.

[@furioustrucking]

them donuts look yummy

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

They were way better than I expected from duck donuts.

[@roddybriskets3835]

Hey brother quick question been thinking of doing hotshot been flatbedding for 2 yrs with a big company but now just want to do my own thing, 1st question do you use paper logs or E-logs as hotshot and what kind do you use? 2nd can you team drive as hotshot? My brother wants to tag along and learn flatbed he’s got a cdl also but just started.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Hey what’s up! I use electronic logs. Motive. You can team drive but it’ll make sleeping arrangements a bit hard.

[@roddybriskets3835]

Thanks brother also one last one what’s the max you can load on a 40ft gooseneck?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@roddybriskets3835 depends what trailer you have. They all come with different ratings. All trailers also weigh different so that’ll determine what you can put on it. My particular trailer I can put 15,800 lb on it.

[@roddybriskets3835]

Yea was thinking of one with air ride similar to yours but I appreciate it brother

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@roddybriskets3835 Not a problem. One thing to note is air ride sometimes freezes in winter. I’ve been having issues. Pump keeps pumping but pressure doesn’t build up. Only in freezing temp. Just thought I’d share that.

[@tg9388]

Oh man this sucks. That’s where I work in Virginia. I could’ve met you at the donut shop but I known you were there. Oh well, maybe another time awesome video though.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! It’s such a small world. Who would have known I’d be in your town 🤷‍♂️

[@PowerlifterRich]

I'm also in Virginia dropping a truck! Quite busy in Virginia sounds like

[@poolsarecool]

You lease or own the truck?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Own

[@Oneshot_28]

I was wondering who you use for your dispatch?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I keep that info private.

[@Oneshot_28]

Definitely understand

[@jerrodg938]

Subway made donuts 🍩 cool

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Yes. They are actually very good.

[@jerrodg938]

@Mr.AlexKogan I bet !

[@jerrodg938]

Are you originally from Canada? You have an accent

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Belarus

[@jamesnelson5700]

How much did that pay coming out of Florida?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

You didn’t watch the video to the end. I talk about the prices in the video 🙂

[@jamesnelson5700]

@@Mr.AlexKogan lol I’m at the cookies and cream right now lol

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@jamesnelson5700 lol. Nice. You’re almost there. 😁

[@thepeeve]

Putting a hook in there like you did is good. I only do it when I can’t wrap the chain around and hook it to itself

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@thepeeve right. There really was no other choice.

[@colinbrown4482]

Donuts and gym C,mon man Pathetic

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

And why is that?

[@georg6668]

Саня, тебе хоть платят за рекламу пончиков?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

К сожалению нет но надо что бы спонсировали 🤣🤣