Uship Whole Trip from Start To Finish! How to Make Money With a Pickup Truck

[@silencesir1987]

I always wonder why anybody would dislike a video like this. Easy to understand, informative content, thanks for uploading.

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

Thanks, BoomShaka! As my channel is getting bigger it is interesting to see that some people just want to stir the pot no matter what! To me, it just means progress :)

[@Duckman677]

My husband has been looking for a company like this for quite some time. He was elated across your video! You 0:41 did a phenomenal job explaining how the service works and you were personable entertaining and extremely knowledgeable all while maintaining professionalism. thank you for all of the great information we look forward to signing up!

[@official_cabes]

super insightful, new to the industry so this was helpful to get my bearings.

[@hoppy760]

A fellow photographer doing UShip. Excellent. Enjoyed watching.

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

Why thank you! We may be the only two in the nation:)

[@poorolriverrat5304]

Your a very good speaker. Easy to follow. You should do more videos about uship.

[@clydeb7713]

You DONT need to form an LLC when you begin. Get a doing business name ficticious name from your state. Get an irs tax number. Get a business bank account. You can be a sole proprietor. Keep records and dont mix business with personal.

[@NicceStuff]

Yup

[@OniPutItOn]

Idk if you heard of HF Transit but they’re a pretty good dispatch company. They keep my 2 reefers rolling😎💸

[@basementracer7622]

hehe Epic, it's you! I am into Crytpo and know you form that.

[@mrmaxin53]

Thank you. Just want to say that your videos are really good quality. Thank you for what you do

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

Well dang, thank you for taking the time to comment!! Subscriber base is steadily growing, I just might make it :)

[@rogerbenitez]

What kind of insurance do you have for this type of loads? Do you need dot number? Thank you so much

[@enioluisofficial]

1st awesome video very informative and 2nd what kind of pickup truck do you have a tow capacity and 3rd what size is your trailer. Thanks a lot

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

1. Thanks!! 2. 2012 Ford F250 4x4 6.2l gas 3. I have a 28 foot enclosed trailer with a ramp, and a 28 foot RV Trailer with a 13 foot toy hauler garage in the back!

[@kevinlane766]

Can you do a video on how to sign up I'm seeing where it's asking for a DOT and a company name do you have to be a company to register?

[@RSST662]

i like stopping at loves truck stop for the free showers .

[@RSST662]

i see you ended up mentioning that now haha cool good shtuff . you should pack meals though being mobile shouldn't change your eating habits that much . i just sleep in my driver seat when im not driving .

[@RSST662]

there was a 2.22M job last week we all missed it

[@RSST662]

Mine crashed somehow great what a fragile life

[@TheeDrSack]

Oh, this guys awesome!

[@travisbedwell8299]

Do you need MC & DOT# for hauling boats, ATV's and motorcycles?

[@mikemorton1588]

Hi I just joined uShip I have a 2020 Silverado 1500 do I need a dot or mc number to start betting on shipments? And I just made up a business name should I create a llc and get insurance ect before I start doing anything?

[@geniecats]

Thank you for sharing, very informative. My question is, do I have to load and unload the items myself?

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. You can always negotiate things like that with the people who are using the service before you accept a bid

[@silencesir1987]

I would say to up the chances of getting a good review, helping load if possible couldnt hurt.

[@biggun98056]

Do you halft to have a special drivers license or business license to do this thanks for the video

[@douglarson5293]

2 questions. First, do you use the app or do you just sign in to the website? Second, are BOLs and signatures required at pickup and dropoff? I read on the website that a BOL is available, but it doesn't really say if it is required. Thanks. Nice video!

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

I use both the app and the website; oddly they’re set up SO differently that you can occasionally find loads that are on one but not the other.. The app, on the road, produces an eBOL (electronic bill of lading) that it asks you to fill out upon pickup and collect a signature for delivery. You can bypass it though if for some reason the person is not present at the pickup or delivery. So really the bol is for you and your own records should there be a problem

[@sammyburnett2271]

Trying to sign up they won't a dot number mcc i though a pickup didn't need one

[@NicceStuff]

Any commercial vehicle needs a dot number

[@aarondavis5535]

I have a small utility trailer, just starting out could I use u ship to make some cash.

[@ericurso3298]

What insurance do you have to insure the items you haul for customers?

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

Uship offers insurance for the trip. But you have to talk to the person with the load and ask them to add that to their listing. That’s what I do because I don’t do this often enough to afford full time insurance.

[@zackwetzel2158]

Great video!

[@dennishowland7495]

So what would be the process if you had to cancel a load because you couldn’t do it as a penalize against you and what do you find is the most profitable thing sun wolf doing this on the weekends and then trying to make it a full-time job to get away from your job any suggestions on what I should do what I should fall I got a 7 x 16’ enclosed cargo trailer I’m gonna try to carry some motorcycles furniture you have any other suggestions and Richard start off on the weekend I live in Rhode Island

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

I think Rhode Island is a great place to be able to find a lot of loads.. i95 is full of things! Motorocycles, 4 wheelers and furniture seem to be my best moneymakers. You can definitely cancel loads if something comes up - but the whole system works a lot like eBay, so hopefully the person is understanding. Pretty much everything is based on your rating and reviews. So starting off is a little slow because people will see youve never taken anything on this app before and have no rating. But once you get a few under your belt its really easy to fill that trailer.

[@kiyosenl.3889]

i've got a few questions, mainly i noticed in the sign up process it asks for a company name, do you actually need to start an LLC or something or just put in a nice sounding name and call it a day? second of all can you use rented trailers, right now all i have is an old really beat up ford ranger, could i just rent a trailer from uhaul to take some stuff a stae or 2 over to save up for a new truck and trailer or do you need to own it outright, there doesn't seem to be a ton of info out on ushipt in general so sorry for bothering with questions, ive been doing gig jobs for a while and i was out on the road doing DD but now that im back in florida i noticed its not doing too good here and is deteriorating across the country so im just looking for another source of income

[@markhale6105]

What is DD?

[@hessjason]

@@markhale6105 I believe he means "Door Dash" (food delivery?)

[@clydeb7713]

No you don't just make up a business name! You can get a name approved by your state and then do a d/b/a. You can do that as a sole proprietor but get a irs tax number and a business name bank account

[@pushmotivation-__asher1335]

Any mention of a DOT number or what it takes to actually do this?

[@NicceStuff]

Dot number is easy to get

[@elviscrespo1008]

Hi, what model truck is that? Any reason you got gas over diesel? Thx.

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

It’s a 2012 Ford F-250 Crew Cab with the 6.2L gas engine. I went with gas because I have a basic understanding of maintenance and fixing easy things on gas engines and I’ve never worked on diesels, plus cheaper parts and all that. Plus since Ford upped the displacement to 6.2 and a 6 speed in 2011 it’s now got plenty of tugging power and stays in 6th gear most of the time which means I average about 10.5mpg! It just made sense.

[@bugrjr8354]

Do you need a authority and dot number to do what your doing

[@johnnyg177]

Do u have an mc and dot #? And do u have to register those with uship to start and begin makin $? And of course do they want an ein #? Thanks! Great vids!✌🏼

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

I do have an MC number and DOT.. BUT, no one at any point has ever asked for them; there’s a place deep in your uship profile to enter in the MC number, and it makes you eligible for these special category where people can hire you without the bidding process, but that makes up like 0.05% of the listings. And you also don’t NEED to be an LLC, you can do taxes as a sole proprietor ’doing business as’ your screen name, so you won’t need an ein, either! Technically you can just start up by registering with uship. I think the MC number covers some fairly confusing laws about shipping goods across borders for money, so you should probably have one. And insurance, although insurance is also offered through the app to the customer.

[@johnnyg177]

@@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE ok sounds good, got it, thanks!

[@ClydeHenderson-fm6yq]

Nice setup. What size cargo trailer do you use?

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

Thanks! I use a 26 foot enclosed car hauler, pulled with a 2012 F250. Solid rig!

[@carlosjones4350]

Do you have to have a cdl to tow boats

[@michaelpotter3638]

If I got a junk Silverado (gas V8) under 10k lbs.. car trailer and towed everyday cars would I need a CDL? I'm outta MD. Thanks.

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

The way I understand it, no you would not need a CDL. Ive been hauling cars for three years and Ive been pulled over, unfortunately, a handful of times and my license has never been an issue.

[@michaelpotter3638]

@@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE thanks man, might just start working for myself this year lol.

[@unicornad1018]

Awsome video

[@SuperWichy1]

Since you do it part time, do you have your DOT and MC numbers? Is it worth it to pay for commercial insurance to do it part time? Thanks

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

I DO have a DOT and MC number, but Im not 100% sure you need to do that; Ive never been asked for them anywhere. You can get a policy through your normal car insurance that covers the contents inside a trailer youre pulling. And also Uship offers cargo insurance to the person who is booking with you, you CAN ask that they get it through that. Or, of course, you can do everything by the book and get commercial insurance and everything, and then its probably a lot harder to make very much money, unfortunately. But probably the right thing to do...

[@luisboccia5555]

Question, will any shipping outside of Florida need a mc number? or Dot?

[@Guzmans06]

Do you?

[@mclachlantransportllc7140]

Legally YES! Anything you transport for money over the road requires a carrier number... you will have to weigh the risks and the likelihood of getting caught with each item. Know that the penalty is very high

[@chem.4919]

@@mclachlantransportllc7140 What if you're not pulling a trailer but are carrying the cargo inside a vehicle such as a van?

[@mclachlantransportllc7140]

@@chem.4919 yes absolutely do... by law. Now the risk is extremely low because a cop would have to prove that the items are not yours.. but ANY “for hire” interstate operation is required to have DOT numbers on them regardless of type of vehicle look it up... you just have to weigh the risk and consequences of getting caught

[@wasatchm]

do you need a DOT # for each state you are in? I hope you can just get one that will cover every state (even though I will only work in 5 or 6 states). I am a traveling salesman with a small truck and shell. I carry very little while I am on the road so I have a whole truckbed I could transport items in. do not plan on making a living doing uship but hope to make an extra $1000 to $1500 per month while i am traveling in my sales job.

[@ericclark1475]

Do you have special insurance or just standard vehicle insurance to cover the items you are shipping with u ship?

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

I carry additional cargo insurance through my insurance company, but Uship DOES offer the customer to insure their stuff for an extra fee, so if your insurance rate is a little crazy, you can just insist they get that.

[@josebravo5427]

Do you have a DOT # ??

[@louisrazo7070]

Do you need a CDL Class A License to start?

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

No you do not

[@davidchavez8546]

Hello, do you need a A class licenses to ship stuff? Or ship boats?

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

No you do not :)

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

@@mike-lj1uu He was asking about pulling boats. I assume he meant a boat like you might find on Uship - which usually weigh around 6 thousand pounds, not 26,000. An f-150 pulling a boat does not need to stop at a weigh station. An F-150 fulling a speedboat does not need a CDL, or a DOT. Definitely should do your taxes, though!

[@chrisgivens984]

Hello, do you need to carry a D.O.T. medical card to work for this company? do you have to run by D.O.T. hours of service?

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

I have a DOT number, but Ive never been asked for it through Uship. And regular trucks pulling cargo trailers dont need to stop at weigh stations, so I dont think there is anyone checking on hours of service. That said, I haven't looked closely into these rules so I actually dont know. Probably? Maybe? No one ever thought to check? Its not required to start though.

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

@@mike-lj1uu well now I’m even more confused, I called the Department of Transportation about this issue and the woman told me that if your truck meets any of the following, then you need it: Drive a commercial vehicle on interstate routes Use vehicles that weigh more than 10,000 pounds Transport nine to 15 passengers for compensation Transport 16 or more passengers without compensation Transport hazardous materials

[@iralawrence9311]

@@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE not if your vehicle is more then 10,000 lbs but gross weight of 10, 001lbs or more. But yes a lot of the interstate transport you do need DOT.

[@freddygonzalez1265]

Do You Have to pay for your own gas when shipping these items using Uship ?

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

Yes you pay for your own everything.

[@Infinite__Sin]

Is a carrier the person who picks up and delivers loads?

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

Yep! You carry the load.

[@Infinite__Sin]

Ty. How long have you been doing this for? My wife and I will be starting in 2 weeks. Any tips or tricks on getting started? Also ty for getting back to me so fast.

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

@@Infinite__Sin I’ve been doing this actually for about 5 years! But the first couple years I only took maybe 3 loads in a year, just when I would drive up to Minnesota to see family. Starting out in the very beginning is a little hard just because youll have no reviews so people will be apprehensive to take your very first load. But after you’ve got a few on your profile it’ll flow really easily. Just bid on A LOT of stuff at first and make sure to leave a little message to them. And then of course make sure you’ve got notifications and you’re watching it closely so if someone accepts you can cancel other bids that won’t fit. I’m happy to hear you’re going to be getting out there!! What city do you live in? What’s the main freeway you’ll be looking along?

[@Infinite__Sin]

I am in the hill country 40 miles west of San Antonio TX. The closest interstate to me is I10. I also have I35 I37. O am a little nervous to be honest. I just want some more than pay check to pay check so I can give my family a better life. Ty again for the fast replies.

[@Infinite__Sin]

I am leaving my job in 2 weeks. Well the 3rd of oct. Will be my last day i am filling out the info for being a carrie. In that part of when do you charge your customers to I put at checkout or 3 days later or can put put anything like 2 days after or on delivery? Please let me know because my wife and I are truly excited for this change

[@unicornad1018]

Cud 10000 month ?

[@unicornad1018]

Cud u make 10000 ?

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

For sure, The most I made on a single trip was $3800 and I spent about $850 doing it. But that was just about 5 days of driving. So if you went for it and stayed on the road you could clear 10k in a month.

[@tanis954]

Do you have to get a LLC

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

No you do not. As a sole proprietor you can use your social security number and your name anywhere an EIN and business name are normally called for.

[@wasatchm]

I was wondering this same question. I am a traveling salesman (run the business thru my home as an LLC taxed as s corp). but my vehicle I use to travel in my personal vehicle so I insure it personally (as I use it for both personal use and business). my instinct says just to run the transportation business as a sole proprietor. just make sure the cargo is insured (and I will be carrying small loads since I am a small truck with a shell). but being an LLC does give you more legal protection. but, as long as you have cargo insurance, I am not sure why you need to LLC. being an LLC and filing taxes as S corp can reduce your self employment taxes. if you are a full time transporter (hot shot trucker) transporting millions of dollars worth of products a year, I would definetly set myself up as an LLC. it is just one additional level of protection if a load goes horribly wrong and you get sued. I was hoping if I use uship, then they have to get sued and not me. but my guess is uship has all these disclaimers when you sign up that says you are 100 percent responsible for anything that goes wrong and we will not be liable in any way, shape or form.

[@jaslay3boys]

What you are doing is NOT LEGAL. In order to cross state lines with cargo for hire a MC number is required. It does not mater how small the load is or how cheap you do it. If you have an accident carrying something for hire you are a commercial carrier and the insurance company can deny the claim. Will you get caught? Not very likely. However the fines from the DOT are very high and can include the confiscation of the truck and trailer as well as the impounding of the loads. If you think it is legal, pull into a weigh station and ask the DOT cop to tell on camera that it is legal. Then show a letter from your insurance company that states you are covered when you are "For Hire".

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

Hi Jo! You sound upset. The specific rules for carrying other peoples stuff across state lines actually changes a bit depending on the state. I do, indeed, have an MC number as well as a DOT number. Uship provides insurance for the cargo. But people who plan to do this for a living should absolutely look into all of the laws involved. If using Uship is not legal, It’s a miracle they’ve been around as long as they have!

[@jaslay3boys]

Upset no. Trying to set the record straight YES. I found this is less then 5 minutes. The 2 issues that trouble me with this site called UShip are: 1.)Your article indicates that UShip has "brokered" more than $1 million in shipments since launching the company in March 2004. The web site states within their User Agreement that they are not a Broker. So what are they actually? 2.) The other thing that troubles me is that most consumers aren't aware of the fact that most pickup trucks pulling trailers and that transport goods in a “For Hire” capacity across state lines fall under the same laws as semi’s! Then you have to take into consideration that that is compounded by the fact that the consumer doesn't know how to check carriers out through the use of the government website run by the Federal Motor Carrier safety Administration www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ It's imperative to ensure that who ever they choose as a carrier is properly licensed and commercially insured. Using a Carrier without the Federally mandated credentials when they are transporting “For Hire” will leave you with no recourse if something goes wrong. It is classified as a Civil matter in the eyes of the law. So the bottom line is that the site is OK as long as you do your homework on the Carriers. The site doesn't check them out to make sure that they are legally transporting according to the site’s User Agreement. To make matters worse, Uship does NOT provide you specific guidance on how to go about doing your research that they charge you with the responsibility of doing. So to expand on some important issues on behalf of the Consumer, I’ve spelled out what I feel should assist you if you use the site called Uship. When transporting “within” state lines in a “For Hire” capacity, each state has their own laws. Each state level DOT site can be found at: www.fhwa.dot.gov/webstate.htm If you are unable to navigate your respective state’s DOT link, then call your state for assistance. If you have your property being transported across state lines then you have to use the Federal site to verify that the Carrier is legally transporting. To guide you, use: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ Verify your bidding Carrier’s MC & DOT #’s using the guidance below. If the Carriers have nothing listed in their profile, ask them for it within the Q&A section of your listing. It’s permissible by site rules to ask them for it. See the user agreement. www.uship.com/user_agreement.aspx 1.) This link will take you to the Company Snapshot safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx You enter the Carrier’s DOT or MC number and then you will see a screen that shows what commodities that the Carrier can legally transport and whether they have Intrastate or Interstate authority. After you review this page then click on the Licensing and Insurance in the upper right hand corner of the page. 2.) Select REPORT a) Verify type of Authority Common = for hire to the general public and are required By Law to carry Cargo Ins Contract = Carrier transports for a dedicated company(s) and is required to have Liability but NOT Cargo Ins Note: There are some Contract Carriers that DO carry Cargo Ins and therefore they are safe to use by the public. Just check that Cargo Ins IS on file Broker = self explanatory b) Verify Insurance requirements The liability will normally show $750,000 The Cargo Ins will be shown as $5000, even though the Carrier most likely has more, if they have any at all. Notes: -You simply have the Carrier’s Ins Agent FAX you a copy of the policy after you have accepted a Carrier's bid. -The DOT number is really no more than a tracking/audit number. It’s the MC number that is needed in order to be legal when transporting "For Hire" across state lines. - Closely examine all information to ensure that all infomation on the governemnt's web site and that of the carrier's profile match. -Lastly, don’t be surprised at the results when checking out the carriers on Uship. Since the site doesn't verify their licensure etc.. and the general public doesn't know how, they register at free will. I think you need to explain the whole process before you promote UShip. If you did you would soon find out if you follow the laws you can not move freight at the rates you see on UShip. And yes I haul freight for a living and I spend thousands of dollars per year for insurance to run legally. The Federal government requires a minimum of $750,000 insurance. Call your insurance agent and get a quote for the REQUIRED INSURANCE and you will not move freight for pennies on the mile across state lines. But you go right ahead and do what you want. Call your insurance agent, file the proper paper work and drive safely. Also do not forget to display the lawful signage on your truck. That includes the company Name MC # DOT# and phone #. As another example there are several states where some people legally sell marijuana. Go to one of those states and sell dope out of the truck of your car. This amounts to the same thing you are advocating when you use UShip. There are legal and non-legal ways to do a lot of things. As long as you do not get caught you are alright.

[@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE]

@@jaslay3boys I imagine people start out looking at major carriers and are then driven to a place like Uship when they see how much it costs to move a bunch of motorcycles across the country. I agree they’re not adequately ‘warned’ in the school of ‘ya get what ya pay for’ but that’s I suppose a lesson people learn throughout their life. I personally operate legally, and pass up on loads that don’t pay enough to cover the cost. I also don’t really use Uship as any sort of main source of income, just supplementing the gas on trips I’m going on anyway. I think I mentioned that several times in this video. The people who have stuff moved through the app simply wouldn’t have it moved at all without the app existing. I think we’re in two entirely different markets. There’s nothing that connects grandma marge with an over the road trucker to get her wicker chairs down to Atlanta from Minnesota. Anyway, you make really good points, things people should generally know before venturing into this world as a source of income. Maybe I’ll make a video about the realities of being legal

[@douglarson5293]

@@jaslay3boys DOT numbers are not required if the gross weight is < 10,001 lbs. Therefore, a medical card is also NOT needed. If the gross weight is < 26,001 then you need a dot number if running commercially, but you dont need a CDL. You only need a CDL if the gross wt is over 26,001 lbs. This information was given to me directly from an FMCSA person. I have worked for several couriers using a car or cargo van across state lines and have never had a problem. Running a semi is a different story, and most people either sign on to a carrier and use their authority or they are an actual employee of the carrier company.

[@wasatchm]

how do you get a DOT and MC#? how much does it cost and do you have to pay a renewal fee every year? do you just get them in the state you reside and they will be valid in all other states? I hope it isn't much as I only plan to do this on the side (I am a traveling salesman who travels in a small truck with a shell). my truck bed is pretty much empty whenever I go on the road to buy/sell products.

[@jdicari9534]

no way i do this long term