How to start a Hotshot llc | Step By Step

[@ijo58transportllc51]

- Just a heads up… there’s a step missed in this video. I failed to mention Commercial Vehicle Inspection. The cost of that inspection was $45 for my truck and $45 for my trailer.

[@haithamd8572]

Love to listen to triple OG's

[@ijo58transportllc51]

Thank you!! My great-grandson calls me "Triple OG". Your comment reminded me of him. Thank you very much and thanks for stopping by!!

[@cressmith9102]

Very helpful! Have a blessed day and keep on trucking

[@ijo58transportllc51]

@@cressmith9102 - Glad that I could be of help to you! Good luck going forward and thanks for stopping by.

[@dennisalvarez2518]

Thank you sooo much. This will get us on the right track.

[@ijo58transportllc51]

@@dennisalvarez2518 - I’m glad to have helped. Wishing you all the best. Thanks for stopping by and be safe out there.

[@lionround]

Great video. Thanks.

[@ijo58transportllc51]

Thank you very much and thanks for stopping by!

[@KenChambers-y2j]

Great info, thank you for the help, this makes a big difference.

[@ijo58transportllc51]

- You’re welcome, glad to be of help!!

[@nanaandpawpawsadventures]

Hows it going out there? Would love to hear what you think now.

[@ijo58transportllc51]

I've been down for the last couple of months, but not business related. Otherwise all's well and I've passed my new entrance audit. So, things are looking good and hopefully the future is even brighter! Thanks for stopping by, really appreciated it.

[@northernfinn2998]

Thank u sir

[@ijo58transportllc51]

- thanks for stopping by!

[@davidhenderson4759]

What a about the 3 months waiting period, some some brokers Won't even give you a load.

[@ijo58transportllc51]

I really think that depends on the broker. I got my first load as soon as I was up and ready to hit the road, which was about a month after I got my authority. However, I did encounter one, maybe two that said they only work with 6-12mo authority. That was no problem at all. There are so many brokers out there that as soon as one turn you down call the next. Just remember who turned you down so that you won't be calling the same broker over and over again. Thanks for stopping by!

[@r2rowdiaz139]

Do u have to go trou any federal requirements to start ?

[@ijo58transportllc51]

Yes. You'll have to get an Employer ID # 4:08, MCS-150 (MC# & DOT#) 6:06, UCR 6:49, DOT Physical 7:16. Click on the blue numbers and it will take you to that area of the video that talks about the federal requirements. These were the requirements as of the time this video was published. Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

[@r2rowdiaz139]

@@ijo58transportllc51 do these requirements to apply to both CDL n non CDL drivers??...thanks for replying

[@ijo58transportllc51]

@@r2rowdiaz139 - Yes, if you plan to operate under your own authority. If you're planning on operating under someone else's authority (Lease-On) then NO, not all of this apply. But, if you're planning to operate your own company under your own authority then yes, you'll need to address these requirements.

[@r2rowdiaz139]

@@ijo58transportllc51 truly appreciate ur reply...the plan is to start driving under someone n stay under 26k pounds (non-cdl) for now

[@x4x4offroad87]

Hi sir that video was very very knowledgeable and very helpful I am actually on the road to starting my own hotshot I myself live in Texas and would like to get in touch with you for a mentor in this if you would be willing to do that I have a truck I'm fixing to buy a lowboy trailer I would like to hear your thoughts in any information that you can give me on this and I'd like to grow a friendship as well thank you so much Love the video

[@ijo58transportllc51]

- Thanks for stopping by. I’m in the Killeen area and wouldn’t mind sharing my experience with you.

[@patrickruffin8464]

When you say a lot of phone calls? Who are these phone calls coming from?

[@ijo58transportllc51]

- Foreigners that have setup businesses in the United States, brokers, dispatchers, factoring services, parts distributors, and you name it. Once I used my telephone number to establish my account with FMCSA my number went viral. 😂