My First Week Hot Shot Trucking | Hard Lesson Learned!

In this video my goal was to show you guys what my first week of hotshot trucking consisted of. I am new to this industry so I’m not here to teach necessarily, but to just document my journey and experiences with varieties of loads and lifestyle of being on the road. Enjoy and please give this video a like, comment, and most importantly subscribe to see more content from me.
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[@k.watson7769]

Proud of you son nothing but more blessings to follow just keep God first on your journey🙏🏾❤️

[@anthonydterry]

Thank you momma i will ❤

[@yanieblack9558]

I think the more straps the better. You won't ever lose a load that way!

[@anthonydterry]

Believe it or not i had a load shift on my trailer and snapped two of my straps so I agree with having more straps because you never know 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Jadot7]

Rooting for you young brother!! Stay safe out there!

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate that ✊🏽

[@kevinwalters8280]

Piece of advice especially for them high cubes. Put a half twist (writing from facing out to the inside) on either side of those cubes to stop them from vibrating and cutting loose. Seen others not put the twist and cut their straps in half

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate the advice man for sure ! Thank you!

[@qdmax11]

Man delivering one load a time is ruff Gotta load out the deck space More the better Plan trips out More $$$$ rpm Keep truckn an grinding

[@anthonydterry]

You’re right the more the better and it does increase rate per mile ✊🏽

[@All-Miles-Matter]

Finally, someone new that has some damn sense. Just a tip, use a belly strap on long narrow loads like that. Never trust the shippers banding. If that band breaks, you lose tension on the straps and on the highway she goes! Belly strap anything like that. A belly strap holds everything together in case those bands break. Good luck on your journey.

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate the advice man I will definitely be belly strapping from now on. Still learning as I go ✊🏽

[@All-Miles-Matter]

@@anthonydterry you will do just fine!

[@anthonydterry]

@@All-Miles-Matter thank you for your positivity!

[@gosco3646]

Awesome job bro....God is your strength.

[@anthonydterry]

All praises due 🙏🏽

[@CyberDT]

Just subscribed-excited for the journey

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate you my brother 💯

[@PaulStairwell]

Truly an inspiration. Thank u

[@anthonydterry]

@@PaulStairwell no problem 🙏🏽

[@jameshoots8302]

You can also loop your load at the end to keep stable... just remember to reverse each end and and one straight across the middle ..

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate that bro !

[@zackmack4724]

Good video bruh I knew that hoodie was coming off when folding that tarp. 😂

[@anthonydterry]

Man it was scorching lol I don’t even know why I had it on in the first place 😂

[@briantorres1612]

Nice vid man for sure, I don’t know if you have a dispatcher or whatever but I don’t and I remember calling and booking my first load. They wanted me there that evening but I was like I can’t it make there right now and got an appointment for the morning. All of that just so I could double and triple, quadruple check all my equipment. Man I was so nervous 😂

[@anthonydterry]

Yo I definitely understand man 😂 I was triple checking all my equipment too before I left out for my first load 😂 can never be too safe !

[@HanginWithPA]

Man… GREAT first KZbin video. Best of luck 💪🏽🤘🏽

[@anthonydterry]

Thank you! ✊🏽

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

The minimum is 2 straps in the first 10 feet and 1 strap for every 10 feet after that. If that requires 3 straps, I throw at LEAST 4 straps. I always go above the legal minimum. On long narrow loads like that, always throw like 2 belly wrap straps - they can be 2" straps on something like that. When you chain your containers, try to hook the chains on the stake pockets or spools and put the binder (snap binders work best, especially since the load is solid) on the chain where it crosses from one side of the trailer to the other. That ratchet binder handle can rotate and damage the load or someone's car, not to mention if it sticks out past your rub rail you are oversize (and without a permit). Stay safe out there!

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate that advice ✊🏽 you be safe as well!

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

@@All-Miles-Matter I use bungee's, but if possible wrap the excess chain around the handle and use the bungee to keep the slack chain tight. The chain can't bounce loose and the handle can't move with the chain around it. I have had handles move when held only by a bungee. That's why I like my ratchet binders to be near the deck where the handle is tight against the deck. If you have it positioned properly, the binder can only tighten itself, not loosen. If you can raise the handle, reverse the binder so raising the handle off the deck will tighten the binder.

[@carissaleone1]

This video was lit 🔥 you definitely need to upload more content!! You keep talking about uploading a video of how much you made where is it ? I’m interested!!!

[@anthonydterry]

Thank you ❤️ in due time I promise 🤞🏽

[@carissaleone1]

Lol 6 months later still waiting

[@catdeere6474]

Good video. Looks like this channel will be a top dawg!

[@anthonydterry]

Yo I truly appreciate that 💯

[@mortalocean4296]

Best of luck Keep the chin up head down keep on going.

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate that !

[@yanieblack9558]

Interesting. Looking forward to learning more about the business. I never knew you could use a regular truck like that. Also great job folding the tarp😂

[@anthonydterry]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@JoshuaTheGreat]

Keep elevating and doing your thing hermanó!🎥💯💰

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate it bro you as well 💯

[@JBTRUCKN]

Good content bro. Best wishes on your journey with trucking and stay safe out there. Blessings 👏🏽👊🏽

[@anthonydterry]

I appreciate that my brother! You be safe as well and congratulations on the new truck 💯I been watching you for a minute that’s crazy you caught my video !

[@JBTRUCKN]

@@anthonydterry yessir. And appreciate ya support bro. You got my support as well. We all in this together tryna make a living. 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@gilbertsanchez3886]

Goo job.

[@anthonydterry]

Thanks !

[@texastarheel3141]

hey, young blood, always keep your tension at the front of your trailer and not on the ground, it's very easy to leave behind. also if you keep it in the front you will never loose it because I developed the good habit of keeping your tools in one place

[@anthonydterry]

Thank you for the advice i appreciate it!

[@jaimegarza7835]

I don’t know if anyone’s mentioned anything to you but if you pull enough of your strap out and just kinda throw it over the top let it land on the deck you can do all your straps at one time on one side and on the other side hook them all up and then come back and tighten them down also you may want to get some winches on the other side and have alternate winches if you’ve got 10 on this side I would put 10 on the other side to help keep your load from shifting from left to right cause it does happen especially when you haul pipe and put a 1/2 twist in them. Good luck ..

[@anthonydterry]

Thanks for the comment Jaime I appreciate the advice ! I will start to alternate my straps to prevent load shifting.

[@clarencesorrells6637]

Great Video! Where did you learn securement and tarping at..?

[@anthonydterry]

I watched KZbin videos and my father has flatbed experience 👌🏽

[@clarencesorrells6637]

@@anthonydterry Awesome bro looking forward to your journey in Hotshot…

[@anthonydterry]

@@clarencesorrells6637 thank you brother appreciate it 🙏🏽

[@emilio7478]

Keep it moving 🎉🎉🎉

[@anthonydterry]

Will do !

[@marcussmith1284]

Can you make a video on who your leased to and how you got started??

[@anthonydterry]

Most definitely that video will be dropping soon!

[@qtcwaji]

Nice video, enjoy the journey, remember Chess not checkers, marathon not sprint. Great work👍🏿

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate it dad 💯

[@faithterry30]

Nice video 🔥🙏🏽

[@anthonydterry]

Thank you faith 💯

[@zbosfitnessllc953]

Keep going bro!

[@anthonydterry]

Most definitely bro !

[@geardriven2018]

12:45 the only thing I might have done different is maybe do 2 belly roll straps to keep them squeezed together... Even though they have the bracing

[@anthonydterry]

Yeah that’s true 🤔 great recommendation!

[@nickmaddox4111]

Great video man!!💪🏽💯

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate it my brother 💯

[@colinl5951]

You can limit climbing. Just toss them over on that short load.

[@anthonydterry]

gotchu!

[@gingerhotshot]

Killing it! Straps every 4-5 feet I think is the reg?

[@anthonydterry]

Thanks man I know 2 straps within first 10ft

[@highwaymack9026]

Let’s go 💪🏾.

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate it my brother 💯

[@victorgutierrez5237]

Good stuff man! I’m looking to start hotshotting, is it still worth it?

[@anthonydterry]

Thanks man! Yes, it’s still worth it but every perspective is different I always recommend getting the experience for yourself so that way you have your own judgement

[@victorgutierrez5237]

@@anthonydterry i appreciate the response man 🤝🏼!

[@jurezslaughter6324]

I'm from MN

[@anthonydterry]

Represent!

[@jurezslaughter6324]

I'm starting my hotshot trucking company now just getting everything in order.

[@anthonydterry]

@@jurezslaughter6324 congratulations! Keep going 💯

[@anthonydterry]

@@jurezslaughter6324 if you need any help man send me a DM on Instagram @anthonydterry

[@JavierLopez-jq8uv]

Keep it up 💪🏽

[@anthonydterry]

Will do 💯

[@josemoya250]

Awesome video bro great work out there … Also nice tarrping job👍🏻 I’m almost ready to go … Can you share a little bit how did you lease on with MDS how was the process and are they cool people.?? Thanks man

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate it man ✊🏽 and congratulations what type of setup you running?? I will be uploading a video on how I found a carrier to lease on and I’ll explain how I like MDS. Thanks for the comment!

[@ckryegrass11]

Oh this is gonna be good. I give it 2 months and he is done. Maybe 3.

[@jessejames8919]

Hater go do something with your life !

[@sin_tooreal2648]

Hey can you explain your hotshot set up year of vehicle how many miles did you buy it out because I’m looking into Cdl hotshot now and I’m unsure what truck to get and how many miles should it have on it under 100k ?

[@anthonydterry]

Yes I’ll upload a video on my hotshot setup

[@DTL-GilbertVillarreal]

Why do you have your trailer connected to the rear bumper?

[@anthonydterry]

My trailer connected to the bed of my truck

[@faithterry30]

11:42 are the slides comfortable when loading??

[@anthonydterry]

Yes definitely!

[@jpeacock7191]

New driver here been out now about 3 weeks Do I have to hit the cat scales after every load? So far I've only done it twice because I thought I was overweight

[@anthonydterry]

Not necessarily. Every time I go to pickup a load I always ask the shipper what’s the weight even tho it says it on the rate con I just reassure it matches up. I only hit the scale once.

[@Estronguista]

Tough time to get into the industry, but keep it going brother

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate that !

[@faithterry30]

😂😂😂 6:09

[@anthonydterry]

😂

[@walkerinmotionllc8618]

How do you like MDS?

[@anthonydterry]

Good starter company for experience.

[@disarmyou84]

How long is that trailer

[@anthonydterry]

40ft

[@kevintreed2589]

What size truck you started with ?

[@anthonydterry]

Ram 3500

[@1tribe5]

Yo Ant what was the total to start up?

[@anthonydterry]

I’m going to do a video bro on my startup cost I got you!

[@1tribe5]

Bet all I need is a trailer and I'll be ready for some loads

[@anthonydterry]

@@1tribe5 that’s what’s up 💯 try roadrunner trailers I know they have trailers for rent to own I believe

[@1tribe5]

Appreciate it I'll look them up im in TX

[@UnfavorableGamer]

Too many straps is never a bad thing. I hope to see you start packing that trailer with more partials Instead of that bundle all alone.

[@anthonydterry]

Your right about the partials!

[@UnfavorableGamer]

@@anthonydterry You already know. You got this man!

[@anthonydterry]

@@UnfavorableGamer thank you!

[@AhmedAli-xj2yu]

Cdl or non cdl with dulley?

[@anthonydterry]

CDL

[@watertaaooo]

i subbed 🙂

[@anthonydterry]

Welcome to my channel 🙏🏽

[@Grinder101]

You have your own authority???

[@anthonydterry]

No leased on

[@rudosewell9262]

Non CDL?

[@anthonydterry]

CDL

[@adrianb3730]

Hey are u owner operator?

[@anthonydterry]

Yes

[@jurezslaughter6324]

CDL or NON CDL?

[@anthonydterry]

CDL

[@MiamiWatts2Raw]

💪🏾

[@anthonydterry]

💯

[@gilbsaenz]

Be careful with Hotshot 107

[@anthonydterry]

Why what’s up?

[@loverboy419]

U just got a new follower fam pls do video on ur setups

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate you bro that video is definitely coming !

[@sashaalvarez5300]

Bro mad respect. 💪🏽💪🏽 u got instagram

[@anthonydterry]

Appreciate it bro! My IG is @anthonydterry