PAPERWORK YOU MUST LEGALLY HAVE INSIDE YOUR TRUCK + CAB CARD EXPLANATION | HOTSHOT TRUCKING

I break down the paperwork legally required to be in your truck for operation and inspection purposes. This is best organized in a binder!! I also explain what a cab card is and when you need one.
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[@sarahramnarine27]

True that. Got pulled over and the binder was exactly what the DOT officer wanted and officer complimented me on how organized it was.

[@brandeno326]

Awesome video man, this was some great advice to someone like me who's just starting with their own authority, i never would've thought about a few of these! Thanks again

[@stewarttransportation6003]

Thank you very much. This has been super helpful. The lady that handled this left us.

[@tribe007]

Huge Information here, really appreciate you taking the time to outline the contents of that binder!! Cheers man and safe driving

[@redjeb5833]

Great info to keep us new guys out of trouble. Thanks!!

[@vic1159]

Your videos are extremely informative and helpful. Thanks again and I look forward to watching more of them. Thanks again

[@stevenjackson8806]

appreciate that loadmizer!! Im getting my book setup now off your content!!

[@jerrythompson8532]

Priceless information! Beautiful!

[@GP-bs3mn]

Thanks for the info. Made my compliance binder today

[@mikebyer743]

Excellent advice!! I’ve been carrying a binder like yours for 20 years. Makes a very positive impression with DOT. Great videos man.... 👍👍

[@hotshothauler]

this is a very handy video esp for someone like myself who is just starting out

[@TheJbauer76]

This was great. I’m still setting up my business so this will definitely help me get on the right footing.

[@markcerundolo7898]

Have just subbed as I enjoy your videos greatly. So many people post conflicting information. I have no doubt and trust what you say. Thank you for the great content

[@MirandaGunnBeachBody]

THANK YOU!!! I have learned so much from you and I am excited to get my hubby up and running!

[@xcel5879]

I'm also setting up my business, ty for the detail information you provided.

[@nighthiker8872]

You are so right. Get extra copies if need . MAKE, you got to have EXTRA COPY have that MED-card.

[@cs9742]

I find this fascinating for some reason.

[@KrystalPerdomo]

Good video and love the beat at the end!

[@steeleexpressllc990]

Spot on, once again.

[@jenniferkaump6620]

Great video!!!!! And YES, you need to have a copy of your Authority Letter.

[@DroptineTrans]

Awesome another great video, working on stuff now

[@housseinal-eidan482]

Another essential video!! Thank you sir!!

[@Carlos-fd3dj]

Thanks for the knowledge I appreciate it!!! Super helpful

[@biggieromine4175]

Great information as always

[@jared7453]

Thanks for breaking it all down! This has been a huge help!!! There isn’t a lot of info on exactly what we need to get into the business and this helps a ton!

[@LoadMizer]

Jrob7850 !!! Yessir! I noticed that too, one of the reasons I decided to make a channel lol. I’m happy to help man, trying to get the general info out there one video at a time 👍

[@irenemcgraw1101]

Great advice for new hotshot driver You always have very detailed information in your videos. Thanks

[@aquianstanley3909]

Much success to you

[@surname037]

Great video bro. Thanks for the upload

[@jamesbradley7079]

Well done video. Thanks for the info.

[@SoSo-pr4jm]

Thank you for sharing from your experience….very helpful!

[@charlesbernius8065]

Very good info. Thanks for taking the time to explain it all.

[@LoadMizer]

No problem man, thanks for watching 👍👍

[@adamkaono-wedemeyer7636]

Fantastic content Sir thank you

[@maebones4339]

Another good one!

[@kdubutrucking8781]

As always Good information

[@5252buck]

Well said,kudos to you brother

[@stillrumone]

THANKS FOR BREAKING IT DOWN... 😎💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@cvmm3850]

Great Info!!

[@jrestrada2279]

Great Information!!!

[@BrianWalsingham]

Great info, thanks.

[@johnsonjohan7]

Thanks, well done!

[@charlesmarbito3030]

I took notes. Thank you.

[@vladimirgarcia7601]

Awesome help man

[@orlandoduran7740]

thank you very much for the info !

[@richlymann6451]

Good video Sir Very helpful

[@Twister-10228]

Good Video, you forgot the paper log book sheets enough for 7 - 8 days worth also, in case your ELD goes down. So just keep a little paper log book handy and put in the binder. Unless you are using paper logs already and not ELD.

[@AngelRivera-gp2io]

Thanks again good video

[@NiZzL3537]

Great video bro

[@geehampton9363]

Good stuff thanks 👍

[@ambitiousaviator8873]

"Love this great video, this is the way it's supposed to be done. I've been driving a Class A truck for under various companies (W2 & 1099) and noticed that DOT often pulls over a lot of hotshot trucks. I've asked a few DOT officers over the years why they do this so much. My guess would be that they're easy inspections, but they've said it's because the carrier is either straight as an arrow or crooked as hell. We're starting our FIRST hotshot job next week and will make sure it can generate good income in my local area/OTR. We might consider buying a hotshot truck or a Class A depending on the demand and income results. I've always kept a binder like this and kept it up to date; it really makes us stand out from the rest of the trucks. Many drivers will just lose the binder or not keep it up to date. In my experience also 100% if the DOT officer see this binder his own demeanor changes in a good way. I would saying being organized would only help your inspections I have had Level 1 go to Level 3 because my truck was new and easy. "Hey man, great videos! I am just now coming across your channel ,great stuff I been checking out your whole channel. I am going to reach out of IG for some advice in my upcoming adventures, if you got some time. Lets get and update video where you are now in your business and life.

[@RedAntidote]

great video thanks!

[@daimonrushing3361]

Great..thanks again..💪💯😎

[@sheriffjimoh5224]

Awesome video

[@sonnyyyliu1234]

Thank you for sharing

[@migueldangelo4601]

Thank you very much great help

[@hotshottingwithaChevyhd]

Man its so much stuff u gotta do and have smh , i had my truck and trailer a year now and still haven't gotten it on the road yet trying to get everything i need up and right now im seeing your video and seeing i don't have some of the things i need to have with like Portion tags there goes some more money lol but by the grace of God ill get everything together, but thanks for making this video it really helps out people like me trying to get started and don't know alot God bless you and your thanks.....

[@LoadMizer]

No problem man. You’re right though there is a lot to it. 👍

[@bounpasongvongsamphanh5747]

Thank you for sharing. Very informative. Stay safe out there brother.

[@LoadMizer]

Thanks man!

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[@MAX999MAX]

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[@LoadMizer]

Thanks man I appreciate that!

[@bearpaw7603]

Did I see lease agreement for my man TOW PIGLET ??? nice 👍

[@williamcreggett7169]

You pass, good job.

[@geoestrada5001]

I also have a negative alcohol & Drugs tests and copy of my current drivers license, results. drive safe

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you rock man!

[@LoadMizer]

Thanks man! 👍

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Nice video. Will subscribe. Thanks

[@angrygerman7815]

Copious amounts of knowledge here we all need to have! I need to lease on with you!

[@masolyoung1712]

Thank you

[@alohabraztravel6259]

Tank you!

[@kdubutrucking8781]

Good Information Driver

[@conart56]

That’s for sure. Dealing with DOT is just part of the business. But make your meeting as Pleasant as possible. I have have many dealings with DOT over the years. Each time I never had a bad experience. As long as I had my stuff together. But I have gotten tickets. But each time I was in the wrong. I’m a ex police officer. So I know your attitude will make it much better.

[@LoadMizer]

Arthur Weir that’s just it right there. When you’re wrong you’re wrong. You know it. They know it. Most of my friends are LEOs. Attitude can mean the difference between a violation or OOS. 👍

[@sailthebigorb7174]

This is the kind of dumb stuff wannabes like me desperately need to know as we investigate joining the trucking world. Thank you. I watch many, many trucking channels and you are the first to cover this in depth.

[@LoadMizer]

Thank you, I try to be as thorough and transparent as possible. 👍👍

[@noone-mh4lo]

Med card not necessary any more , is link directly to State DOT , if not valid , you licence automatically suspended .Authority in on cloud as well but good to have hard copy .One think you forgot is buckled of logbook in case LED stop working. Great video.

[@Blahblah268]

Thanks for this dude, where do I go get a dot inspection for my truck ?

[@BoostedPastime]

God Bless!

[@JottaBrica]

Nice video Mizer. All the information every beginner needs to hit the road. Could you please tell me which DOCUMENTS I need to obtain my commercial plate. I have CDL and I also have a RAM 3500 6.7 diesel Dually with the Trailer EZ 4. I just need the plates. I'm confused if I need the 2290 Green Tax. Thanks and congratulations for yours videos

[@TrewFred]

The DOT database collects your CDL data and records the currency of your driver's medical for display to the officer roadside. Not so critical anymore to carry the card. But keep your medical current.

[@thedriver1970]

Hey there, thanks for doing this video and sharing it, I’m looking to being a courier although I have a car but thinking about getting a Class II hitch installed or trading my car in for a pickup truck for those who want to utilize my services. Thanks again for the info!! 👍

[@LoadMizer]

No problem man! Good luck out there!!👍👍

[@Fijiipornbox]

Dope

[@lowready2991]

I would call a roll of TP a neccassary item as well

[@LoadMizer]

Absolutely. Won’t help you get through an inspection though lol.

[@ryanbenedict2021]

I like the start-up video, super helpful. Something I've been researching and having a hard time finding any information on would be: How would a new guy whom is required to maintain ELD and IFTA info manage a vehicle and records if his Hotshot truck was also his daily driver? I have read about personal conveyance time etc, however my dually would also be used for hauling RV, for hunting, family trips and what not. How would an individual properly manage records if this was the case and he could not afford a truck dedicated solely to work as well as personal vehicle? Thanks for any input👌

[@LoadMizer]

When you file IFTA there is a category for “tax exempt” gallons. That is where you would input those amounts. Of course, this will require you to keep track of mileage and fuel purchases separate from work but it’s not too bad once you get used to it. 👍 as far as the ELD goes, just log it as personal conveyance.

[@TrewFred]

when you get a little bit rich, separate transport from personal ride. every time you take that work truck for personal, there could be someone asking a lot of questions.

[@danewunderlich2678]

Thanks for the information. Most of what I knew that we had in binders for our 18 wheelers and pickups in the oil field. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. I thought you had to fill out a log book to match your ELD as well, or do you just have to have blank logs incase of ELD problems?

[@LoadMizer]

Yeah the paper logs are just backup in case the ELD stops tracking or malfunctions. You don’t run run both 👍

[@james6275]

You hand him a binder of all paper work for the vehicle awesome! he hands you a book of summones.

[@LoadMizer]

Lol

[@billforshey7681]

Keep a long form physical also. Current inspection longform trac and trailer. Some of us are not on eld. Old tractor. Paper logs still.

[@LoadMizer]

You don’t need long form physical or inspections in the truck. Short form physical and inspection stickers are all you need over the road. That’s what a driver is to provide and is what is required. Long form paperwork is the “carrier” side.

[@cc371]

Just saw you coming out of flying j in Kentucky! Drive safe.

[@LoadMizer]

Ah man was that you at the light in the Silverado? I figured you were saying hey to a local 🤣 you’re my first official fan sighting!! 👍👍

[@cc371]

Yep that was me. I recognized your truck from your videos. Someone stole my gooseneck last week so I was slumming in my old truck and trailer.

[@LoadMizer]

CC 3 oh man that’s terrible. Hopefully it gets tracked down I damaged man. Man, I feel for you on that one. 😞

[@TrewFred]

the authority is good to have. Driver license, ELD , trip inspection current, Cab card represents your permission to enter other states (interstating). its really about taxes. each state gets a little bit of your registration fee dependin on the miles you run in each state. IRP International Registration Program. International Fuel Tax Agreement IFTA settles out when you buy too much fuel in one state or province for the number of miles, and don't buy enough in another state. That gets settled out, usually by the girls in the office once a month. For every truck for every gallon of fuel that crosses state lines.

[@LoadMizer]

IFTA is filed quarterly. There are no gals in the office when you own your company...unless you hire one lol

[@alrontaarnold5372]

If I’m doing hotshot will the truck inspection that I get before I renew my registration, or do I need to get the truck and trailer registered together?

[@WhitetailIndustrialServices]

What kind of dash cam would you recommend?

[@timhill4000]

Great video thanks for the info. I do have a question. If we put 55000 on our apportioned plates, won't that put us in the category for HVU tax?

[@LoadMizer]

Anything over will. Plus 60k runs you into KYU territory also.

[@publicname515]

Hi does it have to be a binder? Or can I give them a tablet with the photos?

[@thesage1621]

Do you need Commercial Insurance if you are running a non-cdl set up with a company being an LLC? Or can you run under regular insurance?

[@SemperFi1971]

I am a new Hot Shot company driver starting this Sunday for sporadic work. CDL, but never was a trucker before. Do I need to stop at ALL weigh stations when open? I'm reluctant to go out because of the horror DOT Inspection stories, thank you.

[@ItalianStallion1415]

If you have a hazmat load, not only do you need the endorsement on your drivers license, you also need proof from your carrier that you completed the appropriate HazMat training.

[@lauuduuran]

Hi, how are you? Thank you for the great info! We are starting up and we have everything you mention, except for the CDL papers (we are NON-CDL), and the paper logs. We do have our ELD all setup, but we don’t know what you mean by paper logs. Is it the reports we can download from the ELD app all printed out for the past 8 days (which I believe is the timeframe they should ask for)? Or is it something else? If so, how do we get them? Thank you again!

[@LoadMizer]

Yes you’ll need your previous 7 days on paper if you’re just starting out but you’re also required to have a paper log book on hand in case the ELD malfunctions. You can pick up a log book at any truck stop, they’re not expensive at all.

[@bptrader1809]

Can you do a video on a BOL step by step

[@LoadMizer]

I could do that 👍

[@cesarnuno80]

Also spare fuses, triangles, and fire extinguisher

[@LoadMizer]

This is paperwork you must have.

[@robertaustin7757]

ok. getting my binder today... great info . I know all sounds obvious to you . but thanks for helping us newbies out man !!

[@LoadMizer]

No problem at all! That’s what I do it for 👍👍

[@ErikBurton-1-4-thefam]

So I have a class but my buddy and I are trying to get in on this hotshot thing and team drive for the time sensitive loads. But I'm confused do we run paper logs or ELD? I'm assuming it's similar to semi truck otr

[@adansoares3961]

A lease a truck from enterprise it not come with comercial plates, I will have problem ?

[@54SCV8]

I know you always have your wallet with, but accidents do happen. So print a enlarged copy of your license front and back. It will save you the one time you lose your wallet or don't get your license back from security, the truck stop, etc.

[@RonnieYoung73]

What about trailer registration?

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Always great advice. Thanks. Do you have a need for a printer in your truck if you're hauling cars?

[@LoadMizer]

Not nearly as often as freight. It still comes in handy from time to time though.

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

@@LoadMizer thanks!!

[@ryanfil1927]

Hi, how to get the ifta agreement?

[@alexanderdelatorre_subto]

How soon do u need to get an annual inspection on truck and trailer when u start? And where do u get it done ?

[@LoadMizer]

You’ll need to do it before you run a load with it, so basically as soon as you possibly can. Trailer dealerships or repair shops will usually be able to do your trailer. The dealership you buy your truck from can usually do your truck if they have a commercial division, if not a diesel repair shop can. In a pinch most major truck stops with a service department can do both for you.

[@ubiquitouscreations5920]

Great Content! How much does the cab card cost typically? Thank you

[@LoadMizer]

Depends on the state you’re in and the data you base it in. The cab cars is just the apportioned truck registration. To get apportioned, the type of truck, gross weight rating all okay a part in price. Mine was a little over $900 last year.

[@ubiquitouscreations5920]

@@LoadMizer thanks man! Really appreciate that clarification. Stay safe, keep rockin it!!