HOW I GOT STARTED IN HAULING EQUIPMENT

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[@rockingkvideos3160]

I can’t imagine how your dad did it before he had his own in house hotshot. Thanks for sharing Sam👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@revfred2008]

I have been watching you for two years and truly enjoy it!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I'm with you on the 4wd. This year I sold a two wheel drive dump truck and bought a 4wd 2018 Ram 3500!

[@jbcowherder6210]

that narrow road you were on reminds me of when i was doing firewood delivery for a while on my days off in the Georgetown to Placerville area...some folks would tell you "oh ya you can make it with a trailer".......then you end up on some rickety ass road that must have been meant for a covered wagon..... props to you for taking those jobs on hauling equipment. thanks for the info on the pros and cons of hauling your own equipment.

[@robwalters9695]

Always interesting to here peoples start and where they came from. Definitely worth it to haul your own stuff, at the very least you know how its being hauled and taken care of vs handing it off to someone else.

[@CaptainKleeman]

a wise fella recommended your channel in my comments. got yourself a new subscriber. thanks for sharing your story with us.

[@Augiebracerofam]

I agree with your dad. No strangers allowed on my property. I already have the Mrs. moving stuff around. Don’t need nosey strangers.

[@bigfish222]

Duke boy style... I love it. Old V-Belt's an outlaw!

[@MRSketch09]

I wish you'd do a part two video to this, & go back & add anything you feel you missed or didn't explain enough in this video. It's always interesting to hear a business's owner journey.(Well I feel that way anyways) I work full time in Manufacturing, & I'm growing sick of the JOB. Just over broke, for someone else.. I make just enough to keep going back, but I'm tired of the stress and currently trying to figure out how I could segway into working for myself. I'd rather be building something solid for myself, as opposed to .. working for someone else then they run off to mexico or whatever.

[@marksleeper3752]

Just purchased a new 2019 Dodge Laramie 3500 HD Aisin 4:10 gears crew cab 8' bed cummins high out put 400 Hp with the engine brake and wow do I love it

[@marksleeper3752]

thanks

[@LoneWolf-cf5tp]

Holy smoke that road was tight. Good video. Im just a day late. Lol

[@bert26a]

We have an '09 'Fruitliner' tandem axle truck with a three axle tag axle trailer for moving our two excavators (Hitachi 160 and a Kobelco 210) and we've got the Allison automatic in the tandem and once you've driven one you want to go back to a stickshift.....though an 18spd is nice.

[@carlj3515]

A single axle day cab 20k drive might do the trick. You know a “ beater”. Oh, wait your in Cal. Nanny state.and CARB.Here in Tn,a 5,000$ beater and a low boy.🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheMr9fingers]

Watching where you are traveling and the setup you ran is big enough for getting in and put of places I worknfor a company that has locations in Canada and the U.S. and are celebrating 50 years in business I started 2 years ago and run a 1ton with 14000 trailer it has been interesting getting CDL and everything in place but has been very cost effective to the point where they are looking to moving up to a trator trailer setup as for tires as you where talking about we lost a couple trailer tire and upgraged to tires that look like mini semi trailer tires they are awesome tires on the truck wear fast on the front do tonlots of hwy miles with a heavy bumper pull trailer

[@CLRracer42]

I have an EBY aluminum flatbed on my 93 CTD Ram. It has been an awesome bed, it would be a great choice. If I could figure out how to share a pic I would.

[@l0n3d4nger4]

C100 raycos are cool machines ton of them here in Michigan mulcher heads usually gone just forks or bucket by now

[@sblsbl7600]

Hi Sam, your area is very scenic. I am new to towing a large camper. Are there rules of thumb about applying the trailer brakes? By the way, Ram advertises on your channel a lot. You do a lot for their brand. When I bought my 01 3500 Cummins I had buyers remorse. I never had a Dodge so I wanted to know what the problems were. Watching you repair the trucks and speak highly of them made me happy I switched from GM to Dodge. Ram should be giving you a discount on your next truck. You make 30 minute commercials for them every week. Keep it between the ditches, Steve

[@5150cash]

3rd. The old 5500 is a nice setup but ya it would be nice to be able to hual all your attachments at once. If you ever need help hualing or need a ride partner let me know.

[@VBELTandSON]

cash5150 right on brother! Was in need of a wing man for a mission on Sunday but got it covered and trip isn’t as long if a drive as I thought but next time I’ll txt you 🤘🏻

[@mikestrucks]

Nice story ! Keep going like this 😉👍🏻

[@revfred2008]

Bro, I really lo e your videos. It brings great validity to me wanting to haul equipment. Your channel has helped me so very much.

[@jadams736]

Good ol duece n half 5 or 10 ton bobber with a 12 valve c series good ol trucks

[@timeallen6900]

With the bigger truck(semi) there’s big insurance, stickers, permits, E log and more DOT watching what your doing so if you don’t definitely need it stay clear of it and just use the guy you were using and pay him to do it.

[@turbomustang8417]

I been looking around here in Georgia at some of the county surplus F650/750 single axle dumps.

[@millarsexcavation6657]

Awesome piece of country by the looks of it

[@24revealer]

With your "Not for Hire" signs and adding "without prejudice" above the signature on your DL, ownership and insurance, you will not need a CDL as this is completely lawful. This allows you to operate as a state citizen with your own property and they can't enforce public policy against you. Public policy is legal code for legal persons, not mankind.

[@mikestrucks]

Bonne is definitely the coolest passenger 😎🙌🏻💪🏻

[@paulrollinsjr.1845]

Love 4 Lo so much played it twice lol very good video great content

[@1978caterpillar]

Nice video, thanks for sharing. I cut my teeth in an old R Model Mack with 2 sticks and less HP than pick ups have had for the last 18 years 😂 (but I loved that old truck). The Pete that had all the torque, I think you said 02 model, it wasn’t by chance yellow under the hood was it? A friend of mine at one time had a C16 powered W900 that was just absolutely ridiculous. We have moved a lot of iron with the good old 3406, but man that C16 was just a vulgar display of power all the time. Thanks a lot EPA 😠

[@carlwilliams8354]

1978caterpillar Heck yeah! I grew up in logging and sawmilling with R models then Superliners! After old Mack’s KW’s with Cats are strong pulling trucks.

[@jimt125]

Good video, been wanting to get my class a for awhile. V-belt may not have his class a but he's a class act👍🏻🇺🇸

[@carlj3515]

Is the new law,I think AB5 going to mess you guys up. Also a trick I go with my chain binders is hooking a chain on the bottom hook. This keeps the screw from twisting out and the hook getting lost.

[@timeallen6900]

Also yearly inspections

[@dewainwoodard4840]

Great video thanks for sharing have a great day and stay safe out there

[@BakersLawnCare]

Great freaking viedo keep it up

[@curtisgrimes3020]

Just FYI it’s bumper pull over 10k and fifth/gooseneck over 15k

[@VBELTandSON]

I’ve never read anything about a gooseneck hitch changing the limit. Maybe for an rv trailer.

[@LoneWolf-cf5tp]

That 10 wheel rollback might be perfect for u. But then no need for the dodge 🤷‍♂️

[@seanbarclay201]

You got a good set up 👍😁

[@gimpy8349]

When they would do inspections at your house or place of business how did that work? Would he list what you need to fix or would he fine you so you’d have to go to court? If your not driving the truck I don’t see how you could be fined.

[@TheJsote1988]

Another Great Video, i'v also bought cheaper tires that have worked great.

[@andrewslagle1974]

EBY makes some of the nicest bodies and trailers .

[@kennybates6216]

You should put a wood grain plastic around your radio like on your door panels

[@Ciberbingo3]

I got my cdl with the same guy. He was great.

[@timdokken5839]

Your videos inspired me to start a mulching business Bushfire Inc in Mendocino County do you have any tips on mulching into summer and not causing a fire? Great videos thanks

[@raulalvarez4445]

Nice history buddy keep up more videos man make more like hell yeah bom bom

[@jpeveto81]

There is a KZbin channel called Rodeo Video Eby trailers is a sponsor of his channel. You may can reach out to him or check out his channel he did a video for Eby last week showing some of the flatbed trailers. From what I've seen on his channel Eby is top quality stuff and great people to work with they built him a really nice stock trailer.

[@VBELTandSON]

I’ve been following rodeo video for a long time. Would like to meet Reed someday. I spoke with chuck from Montana the gentleman from eby reed was hanging out with.

[@Ramdodge582]

curious about those who are in states with 26k who drive into CA, do they get ticketed?

[@charlesbourgeois9029]

You could get a 4wd f650 or 750 unless you need tandem truck!

[@charlesbourgeois9029]

They cut those rds in just enough for the paver to make it through bahaha

[@revfred2008]

I appreciate the info.

[@jasonjrsconstruction7889]

Were those "Mountain" abarorists at the road closure. As a contractor in the industry how do you feel with being everywhere after the PG&E fires

[@hotshotfx3502]

Dad looks like someone i would smoke a phat joint with at a dead head concert 😒😀😀 👍👍

[@VBELTandSON]

HOTSHOTFX LoL 100% not what he does

[@shaunchesnutt8202]

Was that a multione loader I saw in the yard at your dad's? I recently bought one. Great little machine!!!

[@VBELTandSON]

Yes sir! Those machines are great! Would like to get another one for my place! Where did you find yours?

[@shaunchesnutt8202]

@@VBELTandSON I'm in Michigan and found a non current demo unit in Ohio. With only 48 hours on it the machine was like new. My machine is similar size as yours but with a glass cab.

[@sprucegoose1016]

Great video man 😎👌

[@oby-1607]

Waiting for someone else to show up to haul your stuff is the worst way to burn your life. You gotta have your own stuff or you are not complete. I absolutely hate Standard time. Dark, waaay too early.

[@KenworthKyle69]

I have a question for you. I’m currently swapping my Ford Bronco from auto to manual. I’d love some pointers on what to do and what to watch out for and all that. I’m new to the project truck world and you seem pretty experienced on it and I think I’d trust you over most the cocky guys on KZbin

[@boydboys9084]

Clearances with the shifter and shifter linkage were my biggest issue my my manual swap

[@KenworthKyle69]

Boyd Boys thanks for the tip!

[@KenworthKyle69]

BBDcummins I’ll look into it thank you!

[@johnmayfield4614]

Keep up the work guys

[@johnmayfield4614]

Hey Sam I just got the tool box

[@2-ATrucker]

V-Belt and Son I have a question about your trailer in this video. I own a 40+5 gooseneck and on your deck over the axles you have the diamond plate, my trailer is 24 years old and doesn’t have that. I’m currently in the process of replacing my decking and was wondering what the purpose of those plates are and if I should incorporate them into mine before I start putting new boards on. Thank you for your time!

[@VBELTandSON]

Those plates are to make room for the tires. The trailer is a low pro. If you didn’t have them before prolly don’t need them now

[@2-ATrucker]

Thank you!

[@achristofk]

how often do you service all the equipment like the truck and hubs on the trailer do you doo all your own welding

[@VBELTandSON]

When ever I get a chance to I do. We do pretty much every repair or service in house

[@mikestrucks]

First 👍🏻

[@hhazelhoff1363]

I’m not sure why everyone is always so concerned about weight, CDL etc, I have been hauling my heavy equipment for decades. Have clean equipment, clean trucks , good tags. Strapped correctly. And I have never been checked, never. Over 20 years of driving. Got plenty of tickets for minor stuff like a bad break light etc, nobody ever asked me anything

[@VBELTandSON]

What do you haul?

[@hhazelhoff1363]

@@VBELTandSON I’m a general contractor, primarily residential construction. We haul skid loaders excavators, dump trailers, dirt building materials. I think here in Fl we are limited to 26000 pound before a CDL is required. But with a 24 ft trailer, equipment, F350, gas and attachments I’m sure we don’t pass the test. The trick here is to not have any advertisements on your vehicle. For some reason they consider that not for hire I guess, the only enforcement I ever see is buy the landfill, and they always go after obvious violators, like not having your load covered,bad tags, bald tires, lights etc. and only the state troopers have the authority to enforce DOT violations. But I do understand that in the event of a serious accident I could have issues. That’s why we make sure we look the part. We avoid tons of paperwork, insurance, and other bureaucratic this way. So far so good, excellent channel, we are going to buy a mulching head for our Kubota 040. Because we love your setup. Thx

[@billytodd8919]

I have my class A in south carolina and California is ridiculous with their laws

[@dirtbikesanddiesels978]

how can u still register that truck in cali

[@VBELTandSON]

What truck?

[@hphillips7425]

CDL and recreational marijuana what are the California laws concerning this? Also I just got a clarification e-mail from the Tennessee DMV (Tennessee does not require a CDL for those who are moving personal equipment as long as it is not further than 150 miles from your property)

[@leifwilson7053]

Zero tolerance. With a CDL we get random drug tests.

[@andrey30008]

What do you guys do with all the trees you cut down? Besides mulching?

[@boydboys9084]

Firewood and/logs I believe

[@andrey30008]

Where in CA?

[@guntherflume7129]

I see a Pete in the future !

[@ge23ll]

I know the green peterbilt

[@andybaker5787]

Is Dad a bit camera shy

[@2605155]

19:25 I'm now officially lost in the woods. Start sending smoke signals. I hope someday they find my remains. WTF, there's: not living in the middle of town. And then there's that.

[@VBELTandSON]

That road was literally 3 minutes from down town main street

[@chrisspence3216]

Ya said CDL cost ya 1000 what all did ya have to do I need to get mine ASAP?

[@williambuehler2533]

Chris, its just like getting your C at 16.. just alot more info to test on. Go to licensing dept, written test for each category you need. All will have General knowledge. After that its what you need air brakes, combination (required for class A), doubles/triples, tankers, hazmat, passengers. Then you will need access to a rig for the test. You will pre-trip, back and drive. Some places I've heard of them allowing the use of a dump truck just to get air brakes while the rest is done in a hotshot setup. That is something you will have to check out in your area. If you don't use airbrakes or manual transmission there will be restrictions for them meaning you can't jump in a manual truck and take off if its there. As for cost that's really going to depend on what you can get access to. You could rent a truck and trailer for the test, or if a friend owns or works for someone willing to train.. thats the cheapest way. Or you could spend more like $5k (probably higher now) and go to a class where you get everything from instruction and practice they provide the equipment. Most reputable schools will have a garuntee pass, meaning you listen and actually try they will work with you until you pass (if you don't listen they can't honor the garuntee). But all in all I've seen it both ways I went to school and have trained others for an employer. What I noticed is I learned more on the regulatory side, where most employer training is get in learn to drive and get on your own fast as possible no time spent covering the details just what you have to know. I would always let the other person choose. I can pass on what I know or they can get the basics and figure it out alone.. (most just want to figure it out later.... my phone rang nonstop from that.)

[@chrisspence3216]

@@williambuehler2533 thank you so much for that detailed response . I need it for hauling my track loader and tractor around I do weed abatement And land clearing also dirt work etc ... a recently bought 10000# track loader I use a 1350# mower and I always carry a 650# bucket as well and I. Bought a trailer with a 19990 # rating was a deal I couldn’t pass on both the machine and trailer , so I’m over legal for sure I pull with a ram 3500 Electric brakes with no probs . So it’s time for the CDL now that I have time until weed abatement starts again in a couple months

[@williambuehler2533]

@@chrisspence3216 so your minimum requirements would be general knowledge and combination vehicles. However I'd add at least haz mat and tankers.. maybe even doubles these will give you the ability to haul a lube trailer or a tank with water for dust control.. ive never wanted to haul people so no need but there have been times if I had the endorsement I may have jumped on it. Edit: also make sure your equipment passes inspection and have a friend drive it to the dmv for you. That will be the CMV for your test bringing cost down to a few hundred for license and another 100ish for your dot physical. My guess is around $500 or less.. small towns typically are easier to get appt and easier going with less traffic adding stress during testing. (My .00002) good luck and as Sam said don't be THAT guy.. the cost and time difference is definitely in your favor to do it right.. we aren't back in the days where you just got told "don't do that again" now it seems like a personal vendetta with some..

[@chrisspence3216]

@@williambuehler2533 oh I agree im Gonna do it ASAP

[@glennhobbs59]

Off topic How do you like the DJI Osmo Action ?

[@VBELTandSON]

It’s great I’m a fan on it. I used it and GoPro in this video. Dji audio is quite as good but still gets it done

[@glennhobbs59]

V-BELT and SON awesome thanks for your info. Keep up on the videos I have the bell on and I like every video. Hopefully see more of the G56 swap and driving videos of it. Love 2nd gens

[@lasoberbia5189]

Lots of commercials 🤦‍♂️

[@VBELTandSON]

I do not add the commercials! KZbin does. Not my fault

[@lasoberbia5189]

No worries I still watch all your videos

[@thefumminspagerpope4452]

I was getting sick watching all them curves on that road haha

[@VBELTandSON]

TheFumminsPage rpope haha should of saw it 5 times speed. That was rough ha

[@davidcaskey4669]

@@VBELTandSON I love those binders what kind are they and what are they rated for

[@VBELTandSON]

David Caskey speed binders

[@jamesgunnyreed]

Doesn't kno if he would have went with a stick shift on the 5500??? Converts every other truck to stick shift.. LOL

[@VBELTandSON]

4 speed auto is crap ha new 6 speed auto is awesome haha

[@alexcusick5591]

Just bought an eby flatbed few months back. check out MDI_Truck on insta

[@cumminschevy5275]

2nd

[@mikestrucks]

Cummins Chevy hell yeah buddy 🙌🏻

[@cumminschevy5275]

@@mikestrucks vacation time

[@mikestrucks]

Cummins Chevy nice ! Happy vacation 😉🤙🏻