Long haul hotshot load from MO to WA

[@ronbrown5014]

It’s great to see someone with pride and the patience to do things correctly. Excellent attitude and professionalism for someone to learn from, thank you. Keep them coming 👍👍.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate you.

[@joshuabake8057]

Great videos! I always enjoy waiting for them to get uploaded! I’ve learned a lot from your videos with my own hotshotting business! Thanks!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Appreciate the positive feedback.

[@tg9388]

Beautiful dash cam footage and thanks for reminding me. I need to start preparing my refrigerator instead of buying everything at Walmart while I’m on the road save a little bit of money and eat a little bit healthier make room for more donuts. I’m guessing you obviously got the truck fixed so that wasn’t too bad, if you get a chance, give us a little update on how you have all your wires for your ELD and your tire monitoring system. I’m trying to figure out how to clean it all up so I can get rid of this bird nest, USB, cables and DC cables. I’ve got everything running all over the place.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Of you are at home then it’s better to prep your meals but if you’re already on the road, Walmart is the way to go. I’ll try to add my wiring setup in the video but sometimes I think I have a lot of visible wires too. lol. ELD is the only invisible one. The TPMS monitor is powered by the battery which lasts more than a day and then I just plug in the cable to charge it while driving. I’ll try to show it all in one of my next videos.

[@willliamwymola8296]

Hey Alex new to the channel. I'm wanting to get out of 18 wheeler have 20 yrs experience and into hot shot. Looking at getting my own authority or leasing on with someone. Have done a little research. Was wondering do you have your own authority are leased on. If you have time if you could give me any info would be much appreciated. Enjoy your content. Thanks for sharing 👍 .

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@willliamwymola8296 Thank you! I have my own authority, never leased on. Always better to have your own. It’ll be harder to get loads in the beginning but still better to start your own vs leasing on. In my opinion.

[@glennjukes5581]

Love the video's Alex. Stay safe and we following right w/ you, Man.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you Glenn! 👍🏻

[@richardbarkley9909]

What a pain in the butt those 2 loads are to secure!! But there isn't a load that you can't secure Alex!! Again, GREAT JOB!!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! 🙂👍🏻

[@PeterVoigt-f8h]

That was great thanks mate , best video yet. Cheers from Australia

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@robrod2782]

Awesome video! Always enjoy how you strap everything and the drive!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@Far-cw2xy]

Working hard as usual I see Alex. Great footage. Stay safe.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I’m trying 😁 Thank you!!!

[@GL500RYDER]

Hey Alex, I've been doing a lot of research regarding hotshot and really appreciate you showing how you secure shipments. I've been learning a lot from you! Was curious if you mind telling me what load boards you use on a consistent basis? Thanks again, and keep up the great work!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! I have a dispatcher that does my load booking but I also keep an eye on a load board called Truckstop. There’s also one called DAT. Those are two most popular ones.

[@terrellupshaw1433]

Love the videos

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!!!

[@nacettaxi9648]

Kip up brother...I wish one day I will be there two do the same # Kenya

[@dougvtx]

Have a safe trip.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@AlphaCrewDog]

How many hours free time are you giving your shippers/receivers before you start charging for your wait times? Average rate $$$? Love your channel, fellow 11 Western CDL Hot “Shotter!”….

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@AlphaCrewDog Thank you! The standard with most brokers is 2 hours free wait and then the clock starts. They usually pay $50 an hour for wait time.

[@AlexGidenko]

That’s cool you’ll be like 3 hrs away from Portland Oregon when you’ll be in Seattle 👍 I like the meals you prepped for the road that looks really convenient and healthy especially being on the road all day. One question I have is why you decide to do hotshot trucking on a dually pickup not like a semi truck?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

The meals are definitely convenient and healthy. The reason I went with a hotshot vs semi is cost. Way more money involved when getting into a semi as an owner operator. Second thing is convenience. I can unhook and go just about anywhere but in a semi you can unhook but can’t go everywhere my truck can. Trust me I think of jumping into a semi right now just because of the comfort of living in it while on the road but there is still so much more cost involved. Plus I hear semis break down more often and are a lot more expensive to repair.

[@AlexGidenko]

@@Mr.AlexKogan yea I actually haven’t thought bout it that way. Semis do break a lot actually too. You should get a custom hotshot truck built with a sleeper cab those are cool and neat 👍

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@AlexGidenko I actually don’t like the way those hotshot trucks look and if you’re going to invest to build all that then you might as well get a semi. That’s the way I see it. 😁

[@fociacgigi5549]

Hi Alex really enjoying your videos and learned some stuff on how to secure the loads. Keep going with the good work🙏🏻 I have a question, is it safe to drop my trailer at pilot when I want to use my truck for personal use??

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Usually it’s safe to drop it. Just put a lock on your gooseneck.

[@mustafaozdemir.1982]

Hi alex... How many cent spend your truck per mile ??? And How many cents do you earn on average per mile ??? Thanks for answer...

[@_Machine631_]

awesome video as always alex. but may we make a suggestion?...change the coloring back to a brighter balance. it's very dark.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! I’m mot sure why this video uploaded so dark. It’s definitely not this dark while I was editing it. Very strange.

[@ramonfpe]

Bom Trabalho. Meu sonho é trabalhar assim como você. Sou do Brasil. Poderia me ajudar a iniciar nesse negócio?

[@ozge2936]

Hey Alex Could you please share your dispatcher¿if you suggest also thank you

[@ramonfpe]

Good job. My dream is to work like you. Could you help me get started in this business?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Unfortunately I don’t help with business startups.

[@TheGuaduas]

Thanks for sharing How cold does that refrigerator gets?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

It can be a freezer. It goes down to -8 degrees.

[@TheGuaduas]

@Mr.AlexKogan when you get a chance send me the maker brand.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

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[@TheGuaduas]

@@Mr.AlexKogan awesome thank you

[@trestacksfx]

Is there anyway to get in touch with you about mentoring how to start up a hotshot business? I’ve been driving Class A for a little over a year as a Independent Contractor.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

You can message me on Instagram. I can try to answer some questions.

[@Reagan-yb9de]

Hi Alex I was wondering how do you know how to strap, chain, tarp loads so well? Do you have flatbed experience or you just learned as you went?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

When I first started I went on a ride long for two weeks and watched how it’s done and then just practice on my own and learn that way.

[@Reagan-yb9de]

@@Mr.AlexKogan ohh okay that makes sense, thank you and good luck on the trip. Loved the video!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@Reagan-yb9de Thank you!

[@jakec7103]

Did your PJ Trailer come with winch tracks or did you have them installed?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

It came with them installed.

[@davidduenas1542]

Do you recommend any one I can lease onto ? I’m out of Texas and have a truck and trailers not sure if you ever leased onto anyone in the past

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

If you can, message me on Instagram.

[@mustafaozdemir.1982]

Why you dont answer for my question ???

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I don’t see your question.

[@mustafaozdemir.1982]

@@Mr.AlexKogan how many cent do you spend per mile. And how many dolar dou you make per mile ?

[@mustafaozdemir1982.]

Hİ BRO... I WANT TO DO THIS JOB. CAN YOU ADVICE. ARE YOU SATISFIED?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

We as humans are never satisfied. It’s tough right now. That’s all I can tell you. Be ready to spend a long time on the road to make some money.

[@alonsoromulo9978]

Do you sleep in the truck 🛻

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Yes.

[@alonsoromulo9978]

@@Mr.AlexKogan can you make a video how you sleep 💤

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@alonsoromulo9978 I can share my truck setup video if that’s what you want to see. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKmuXqJtfKiah9Usi=E0bbs3AmNCC6d7lh

[@mustafaozdemir.1982]

Hi alex... How many cent spend your truck per mile ??? And How many cents do you earn on average per mile ??? Thanks for answer...

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I don’t calculate how many cents I spend and earn per mile. I know my loads need to be no less than $2 per mile for me to be profitable.

[@mustafaozdemir.1982]

@@Mr.AlexKogan thank you alex. Good luck...