This week in hotshot trucking was much better

[@juancarlostrejo6323]

The was really nice of the guy letting you inside the werehouse to secure your load without getting rained on

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Yes. Two of the shippers let me back into the warehouse. Very nice of them.

[@josemaderos88]

Smart guy intuition and gut feeling over money regarding you neglecting that first load

[@gatorfdx]

I'm so glad things are getting better Alex, I know that feeling all to well. My last gig was always leaving me loitering in truckstop parking lots, you know that story. Now, if the weather would only improve. I think I had the only job on the planet that had sunshine everyday. No matter what the weather was like on the ground, the sun was always shining at FL390. Talk to you soon, stay safe!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I definitely know the story. Thanks David. Be safe and talk to you soon.

[@JustinMettleMcMahan]

That's cool you ended up around Knoxville I'm from just south of there in Maryville TN. Good to see you got a better week, drive safe 💪🤘

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! I just hope the better weeks continue.

[@Boognish64]

Very glad to see things picking back up! May they stay that way.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Yes. I sure hope it only gets better. Keeping a positive attitude.

[@ranglalroyal1136]

Great job brother I am from India Thanks!

[@Jermainechandler-w5y]

Noticed u we’re parked outside of parlor donuts in Knoxville u didn’t show us ur donuts, we just went this week because of ur videos

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Ah you pay very good attention. 😁 donut videos are coming when I go home. Hope you enjoyed Parlor Donuts. My all time favorite donut place.

[@jerrodg938]

Whats up Alex . Its been a minute since i tuned in... I don't blame you about turning down the help lol

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

What’s up! I definitely appreciate the help offer but I have to secure my own loads so I know exactly what I’m working with. After all I am the one responsible for it.

[@jerrodg938]

@Mr.AlexKogan Right!

[@SRT_hotshot]

Hey Alex! Question if you had to do it all over again would you buy the Big Boss setup (Laramie) or would you lower your overhead and grab a lesser trim? Appreciate what you do bro! I want the Laramie 😂🤷‍♂️

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I’d go with a Laramie. I’m in my truck all day and everyday so I need to enjoy it. Plus they are about $10k cheaper now vs. when I bought mine.

[@SRT_hotshot]

@@Mr.AlexKogan Exactly what I thought you’d say 💪 Be safe bro!

[@taylerdrumgoole6835]

I like your videos and content, its very well done. Thank you for making them and putting in the eoffrot. I have a question about when you are on your reset and you arent in your home area as to where you park and leave your trailer?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! When I’m on my resets I usually park at a Truckstop. Used to get motel or hotel for my resets until one time I caught bed bugs. Never again.

[@taylerdrumgoole6835]

@@Mr.AlexKogan No problme, youre welcome, and interesting, I have a lock for my gooseneck too, nobody gives you a hard time leaving your trailer in a parking spot/ not worried about somebody messing with it? Sometimes these truckers can get a little testy.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@taylerdrumgoole6835 There are truck stops that I wouldn’t feel safe leaving the trailer. Also there are truck stops where it’s unsafe to leave your trailer because they can call a tow trip to take it. You just have to feel the truck stop out when you’re there. See if anyone else has dropped their trailer. I keep a tracking device on my trailer. Hidden. In case someone decides to somehow remove the lock and take it.

[@walkbyfaith7582]

Great video. we are just getting into hotshot and was wondering what dispatch services are best for non cdl currently using load boards. Any advice is appreciated

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I don’t have a recommendation on dispatch service for non CDL. Majority probably want to work with CDL since there are more opportunities for loads. I may be wrong but that’s my thought.

[@barbaranichols802]

How do you get the discount at Loves. Enjoy your videos, especially when you get doughnuts 😊

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! One of my fuel cards is an EFS card through Open Roads program offered by TSD logistics. It gives discounts at Loves, TA, Petro and many more smaller truck stops. Google Open Roads fuel card.

[@alexisalainnangkil]

Im happy you did have some loads and decent ones but im most happy that you didn't got those deceptecon transformers alex lol 😂

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Ahhhh 🤣🤣🤣 That’s a good one. Thank you! 👍🏻

[@alvinmann7675]

Enjoyed the video Alex. Glad you're getting some good loads now. Couple of questions. Is it a loves credit card that got you the savings that you got? Do you bleed out the air in your trailer every time you get loaded or just keep the bags full? Thanks man have a safe week👍

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! TBD card is called Open Roads by TSD logistics. It’s free and links to your bank account. They charge a tiny fee per transaction. When ai get loaded ai keep the bags inflated. No reason to dump the air. 👍🏻

[@alvinmann7675]

@@Mr.AlexKogan Thanks for the response Alex👍

[@TruckerFred]

Colorado market is horrible! I know I live here. Always have to end up leaving the state to go get something good.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

That is so true. Every time I’ve been there I’ve had a hard time getting out. Never will I stay there again.

[@marcocardenas4635]

I’ve been there Alex stuck in Colorado!! Quick? Why do you have two tablets? Just asking you be safe out their buddy ..

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I only have one tablet. Maybe you thought my truck radio screen was a tablet because it’s the size of one. I do usually run two navigations in case one cuts out for some reason.

[@marcocardenas4635]

Oh ok my bad . B safe buddy

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@marcocardenas4635 Thank you!

[@bigwiffy7767]

Hey Alex, what size drops on your tarps? Do you run 4’6’ or 8 foot thanks buddy

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

All of my tarps are 6 ft drop. I carried a 27ft 8 ft drop tarp with me for a long time and never used it. Left it at my parents house. Brand new. Need to sell it.

[@bigwiffy7767]

@@Mr.AlexKogan thanks for the reply Alex have a great day, buddy

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@bigwiffy7767 Thank you! You as well.

[@pearsonedmundo1357]

Does anyone see a problem with a dually gas truck for hot shot?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Don’t do it. Cant tow as much and you will not be able to fill up at the truck stop since truck stops are only diesel and there’s no way you’ll be filling up at a gas station with a trailer.

[@matzrat5006]

Gas pots use too much gas and dont have the pulling power up hills.'

[@AcadiaHaulers]

I agree. I’m running a 6.4 hemi and hate it. Horrible mileage, no power and tough to fuel. Wondering how the 3500 is working out…

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@AcadiaHaulers if you are referring to a diesel powered 3500 than it’s amazing. Crazy tow power. For its class. Mileage will vary depending on type of load and terrain.

[@northernfinn2998]

U self dispatch

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

No. I have a dispatcher.

[@diannaallmaras3540]

Another great job Alex! I learn from you every video!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Happy you are enjoying the content. 👍🏻

[@brycehess6708]

Youd get more loads out if you didnt waste time strapping everything down...that's what gravity is for 👌 $$$$

[@glennjukes5581]

Those orang things you backed into the building to load look like demolition hammers that go on an excavator .

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

That’s exactly it. 👍🏻

[@The-Wash-Laundromat]

Droping off at the mall, i lived there for 10 years. You just drove past my vr escape room.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

That’s pretty cool. What is a VR escape room?

[@tonyedwards5160]

Alex we are going to have to meet up bro!

[@kennethwilliams3877]

Hello Alex!! You're looking good securements are set staight. Your set up is on point. Look like a true professional out here. Keep up the good work my friend! You were right by my home in Ohio. See you on the next one!! Ken! Oh!!👍🏾

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you Ken! Really appreciate ya. 👍🏻

[@donalda3437]

Great video Alex. Where in Elizabeth City are you going? I was born there and still go there often. Be safe!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! I believe the company is called Dominion Power. Right next to planet fitness.

[@ahmetefiloglu8253]

Do you book any cars? It’s kinde better when it stuck in dead area and pull 2 cars to get out dead zone

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

If something is available then I will.

[@kendramathis9313]

How do you save on the fuel at Loves?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Google Open Roads fuel card through TSD Logistics.

[@RovalisGTO]

I've been really interested in hotshot since I met a guy running a hotshot gig out of a local mine and your videos have been my favorite to watch to get an idea of what it's all about. I think I've watched all your videos in the last couple days haha. Thanks for your top-notch content! Do you think there's a niche for something like this with a refrigerated van (Transit or Sprinter van) or towing a small reefer trailer? I currently drive locally for a farm, non-CDL, mostly running meat and produce but it's an employed gig where they rent the van 4 days a week. I'd like to buy a van to take over the logistics myself and start reaching out to other farms, but if there's a hotshot avenue for it I'd love to consider that as well! My more-expensive thought was to pick up one of the 3.0 duramax GM's for the fuel efficiency and use that to tow a small reefer trailer. Would love your 2 cents

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate your support and am happy you enjoy the content. I have not heard of any hotshot reefers so I really can’t comment on that.

[@LuisOrtega-yx3us]

I’m thiss close to buying the ram 3500 But I’m also very scared to do so and start my own thing after working trucking for a long 😔😔 I’m mostly scared about having loads all the time wished I can have little more guidance

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

It is scary especially starting out but if you don’t try you’ll never know.

[@benblackburn4677]

Looks like south blvd in Charlotte NC for one of your drops

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Didn’t drop in Charlotte.

[@matzrat5006]

Use furniture blankets on all the sharp corners, you can buy them cheap at a Home depot or someplace like that.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I have them but I can only carry so many. There’s no room to fit a lot of them. I carry 4

[@alexmolina3552]

Hey alex i had a question, what toolbox/diesel tank is that ?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

That is a RDS 60gallon auxiliary tank/toolbox combo.

[@richardbarkley9909]

From the Carolinas will you head home to Fl for a while?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

No. I still have two more weeks on the road and then a good break from work in Florida 😁👍🏻

[@eldar_windycity]

Good luck Alex, it is slow for sure.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Yes. Thank you!

[@edwardochoa-zy7pc]

What discount do you get or do you have a fuel card you use

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

It’s different at all locations. Depending what state you’re in.

[@edwardochoa-zy7pc]

SO different fuel cards is that what you're telling me

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@edwardochoa-zy7pc No. one fuel card will give you let’s say $.40 discount at pilot in one state and in a different state or even same state but a different pilot truck stop, you’ll get a different discount. It all varies.

[@edwardochoa-zy7pc]

@@Mr.AlexKogan what fuel card is that I use RTS pro

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@edwardochoa-zy7pc I have RTS and also Open Roads by TSD logistics. Google it it’s free. Links to your bank account.

[@BENNHENDRICKS33]

Great video as always 🤙🏼

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@mangeshp3289]

I am glad business is picking up. Regarding good loads picked up before you get chance to look at is now people use Bots.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

That’s what I was thinking but wasn’t sure if such things exist.

[@mangeshp3289]

@@Mr.AlexKogan I have heard about it in airports where rideshare drivers wait for passengers.

[@pzdousands_]

nice tarp job

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!