Was this a good week in hotshot trucking?

[@thomasreyes2857]

Someone that finally knows how to tie down the load you're the first person that I've seen that "chokes " their load the proper way nice job. 👍👍👍🙏🙏💯💯💯💯💯

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@CrystalCanyon100]

My favorite hot shot channel. I Learn so much from your channel. Safe and profitable travels to you.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@CrystalCanyon100 Thank you! I really appreciate that. 👍🏻

[@tomh2567]

Thank you Alex for taking the time to make the video especially when you dont feel well enjoy your time off and get well soon peace brother!!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate it. 👍🏻

[@pearsonedmundo1357]

I passed cdl school in mn now im putting numbers together to start my own hotshot business idk how i cam across your youtube channel i new rights away this is something i can do i appreciate your channel 🤙🏻

[@jevonlemmermann4576]

We should do business together I’m in mn myself

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@pearsonedmundo1357 Thank you! Really appreciate that.

[@MilanPalushaj-uh3df]

You are the most organized hot shutter I ever seen

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate it.

[@ericherald5820]

i love your videos man. i hope you never stop making them

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@ericherald5820 Thank you! I don’t plan to stop anytime soon😁

[@MACF75]

YOU NEED NEW GLOVES BRODA.... lol Great Job. I've learned so much with your videos. Thanks

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! You are 100% correct on the gloves 🤣 I do need new ones.

[@NeilsprojectFD1994]

I'm glad to see you're getting some good paying loads. I hope you feel better soon!!! Be safe!!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate it. 👍🏻

[@cole-h3s]

Killer video brother. Thank you!

[@robrod2782]

Awesome bro! Great video,enjoy that time off with your family

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate it. 👍🏻

[@Avankaurparmar]

Much respect, Alex!! It takes a man to go out when he feels like shit to go and still drive for hrs on end each day to make his earnings for the week!! Thank you for all the info from all your videos as a new hotshot. You have helped me with knowledge on how to chain and strap and how to tie the load properly. I appreciate the videos buddy keep em coming

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate the feedback and am happy to know my videos help you out to learn something new 🙂

[@jstallion3198]

The whole team loading me up 😂😂😂💀

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Yeah that didn’t sound right. lol. That’s why I said the trailer after.

[@joshpiercey7187]

Another great video Alex

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!!!

[@CAAC1979]

Great content As usual.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Excellent video

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!!!

[@ranglalroyal1136]

Nice 👍

[@lontrucker44]

Excellent video and content,, they make pocket winches to set in the stakes and they are great, I always the hated the hand winches.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you. Those are good but you don’t always have pockets in the exact location that you need at the time.

[@odoba2881]

Nice one

[@richardbarkley9909]

Good stuff Alex!! I don't think you can make a "bad" video. Rest up, feel better, enjoy the family.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate that. 🙂👍🏻

[@richardbarkley9909]

@@Mr.AlexKogan I would add that at some point when people Google "What is Hot Shot trucking" your picture will come up!!

[@alvinmann7675]

Enjoyed the video man. Rest up and hope you feel better asap enjoy that family time. Is it often that some shippers give you dunnage like on that 40ft steel load? Thanks man

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate that. 99% of the time the shipper provides the dunnage unless the broker tells you ahead of time that you have to bring your own.

[@alfonsogonzalez6412]

Fill it up bro no space should be empty🤑😁🤑

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I agree but I was close to my weight limit and it’s hard to find a 5ft load 😁

[@paperbear3713]

Feel better Guy

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate that. 👍🏻

[@user-cl8jz3ym3o]

Выздоравливай!) я тоже вторую неделю болею, видео было интересно и мотивирующее спасибо

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Спасибо за поддержку👍🏻

[@Table_Top_Farms]

Would it be possible to get more food content? I travel on the road for a living as well and trying to eat healthy and lose weight. You give me some good ideas.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@Table_Top_Farms check this video out. I show meal prepping here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2a5i3-tfbqerassi=Dentyi3C2wCKcIfw

[@lenpellerin]

Great video, Alex! It’s rough sometime when you’re under the weather, and you kept pushing. Wondering…the little digital display on the dash left of the steering wheel. What are you monitoring? Have a great time at home. Much deserved. ❤

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Yeah it’s never fun to be on the road in hot weather when you have a fever. Not my first time. I’ve had it a lot worse in the past. That monitor is my tpms sensors on the trailer. Shows pressure and temperature. It’s honestly a must for a trailer. My truck came with oem sensors for trailer but I’ve heard they will not reach far enough on a 40ft trailer. Plus you’d have to start rolling for the oem ones to show a reading where these start working right away when you turn them on

[@lenpellerin]

Thanks for that info! Have a great weekend and a great 4th of July!! 👍🏽

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@lenpellerin Thank you! Have a safe 4th of July!!!

[@PlanFive]

Hey Alex, hope you're feeling better. The next time you're rolling through the Lakeland/Tampa FL area let me know, would love to buy you a cup or coffee or lunch.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Much better now, thank you! Will keep the offer in mind 👍🏻

[@iamOAKland]

People gotta stop doing this!!! You want him to stop what he is doing for a cup of Coffee? Naw you need to book him on consultation or something his worth is more than lunch…. Pay him his rate😂😂😂😂

[@PlanFive]

@@iamOAKland happy to book a consultation with him. Also happy to drive the 30 minutes to the Loves on 75 outside of Dade City an buy him lunch if he is planning to stop there. Don't expect him to go out of his way or make a special stop, just put out an offer...

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@PlanFive To be honest , it’s just hard to remember when someone says message me the next time you pass through a certain area. With so much going on with work and making videos and by the time I pass through the area next time around, I just can’t remember even though I’m not against meeting my subscribers.

[@PlanFive]

@@Mr.AlexKogan I fully understand - safe travels!

[@oscartrevino4773]

Hey Alex, hope this message finds you in good spirits. I’m a 21 year old out of Dallas, Tx looking to get into the hotshot industry. I wanted to know if you’ve had any trouble with being over length running a 40ft trailer. I see guys getting fines for being over length running the 40ft. Most guys from what I’ve seen are either A getting a gooseneck with a shorter neck, B running a cab/chassis set, or C just running it as is. I’m looking to purchase my own truck (2021 Ram 3500) and trailer(to be determined) soon to start running and wanted to get your thoughts on the situation. Also thank you for posting content has helped me tons in preparing myself for this journey !! Best wishes !!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you for your support. I have not had any trouble at all with the setup I have. In fact, majority of the hotshots are 40ft gooseneck and a truck that has a bed intact. A DOT officer has to be in a seriously bad mood to even give you trouble for a setup like this. I have not heard of anyone getting questioned for this. Never heard of a gooseneck trailer with a shorter neck. I don’t think they make those because then you’ll be hitting your truck against it while turning and doing it will even connect without hitting your tail end of the truck. I say don’t worry about it. You should be fine.

[@oscartrevino4773]

⁠@@Mr.AlexKoganthank you Alex!!

[@driftrich]

loving the content as always! hot shot trucking doesn't seem to be a thing here in Australia, just wondering do you have a bed setup in the back seat for when you overnight? and how many miles on the truck now?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Yes I have a bed where the rear seat used to be. I have a video on my channel of my truck setup. I now have 170k miles.

[@driftrich]

@@Mr.AlexKogan thanks I’ll check that out

[@justinglenn1844]

Great video Alex,your 5th wheel you use in the truck,what brand is it ,I like it and looks really heavy duty,thanks again have a blessed evening

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! My fifth wheel is factory Mopar. I believe they are manufactured by company called Curt. They are popular in fifth wheels and trailer accessories.

[@justinglenn1844]

@@Mr.AlexKogan thanks Alex,that will help me out,thanks again

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@justinglenn1844 You’re welcome!

[@joshuathompson7714]

Where do you sleep when you’re travelling all over America? Do you stay in your pick up? Absolutely love the rig haven’t anything like this in the UK

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@joshuathompson7714 I sleep in the back of the truck. I have a bed where rear seat used to be. If you scroll through my channel you’ll find a video on my truck setup.

[@drian_oficial7819]

How you use the deasel tank, can you do a video of you deasel setup please.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Are you asking about the external tank?

[@hmc8171]

Just found your channel - great content, thank you. I’ll start watching your previous videos. I have a few questions maybe you’ve addressed in your other posts. Do you have a CDL? Do you use an ELD or paper logs for DOT? What is your estimated net percentage of your gross income. Does it vary a lot or is it pretty consistent? Thanks again I’ll keep watching.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! I do have a CDL and use an ELD. Gross income always varies. Sometimes a lot and sometimes not. Net is no less than 60% without being exact.

[@hmc8171]

@@Mr.AlexKogan Thank you for the reply and answers. For your dispatch expense. Do they take a percentage of each job or do you pay them a standard fee or both?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@hmc8171 percentage.

[@MC-mj2lj]

Congratulations on the good week! That's a nice gross. Do you think it's possible to gross that at least 40 weeks a year minimum?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@MC-mj2lj Thank you! I can’t say if it’s possible to do 40 weeks a year. It just depends if you’re in the right place at the right time.

[@kennethwilliams3877]

Good job Alex!! How do you run? Two weeks on one week of?? Take care of that cold!! Ken!! Oh!!👍🏾

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thanks Ken! My schedule is always different. Ideally I like to be 2-3 weeks on the road and 1-2 weeks home. Just depends how work goes and how much I can earn before going home.

[@kennethwilliams3877]

Yes, I get it! Make sense. Thanks Sir!! Take care of yourself, and I'll c u on the next one!! Ken! Oh!!👍🏾✌🏿

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@kennethwilliams3877 Thanks Ken!

[@alfonsogonzalez6412]

Get well my friend see on the next one🫡🫡

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thanks Alfonso! Really appreciate it. 👍🏻

[@davisonburnett6273]

Love the channel man! I’m about to jump in it! Closed the deal on a 4500 dodge hot shot truck. Don’t have the money for a trailer so maybe pull rvs or something until I got a diamond c behind her! Take care and I’ll see you somewhere out there brother!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Really appreciate that. Good luck on your hotshot journey. 👍🏻

[@danielpineda4219]

Hi Alex , great job!! Could you tell me approximately how much money you spend on Diesel per week?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you. Diesel depends on type of load, amount of loads and what part of the country I drive in. $1500 average on a good week.

[@NRR364]

For the $2300 load and 1200 mi. Was that around -$325 for gas = $1975 after gas expense?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I don’t know what it was exactly for that load alone but I think it was more than $325

[@masonrings1233]

I just need to know what you’re taking home in a month after expenses.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Always different. I prefer to just give you guys an idea of what type of rates I get on loads. Everyone’s net will be different. My videos aren’t really about talking net profits.

[@joshpiercey7187]

I’m thinking about going back truck driving doing the hot shot I’m in Canada and wondering what’s a good dispatch to use to run back and forth between Canada and the US do you have any suggestions ?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@joshpiercey7187 can you message me on Instagram?

[@mehdialami7597]

Thank you for the valuable content you share! As a business owner, I'm finding your videos incredibly insightful. I'm in the process of starting my own and would greatly appreciate any advice or guidance you could offer. Could you please share some tips or resources for beginners? Is there a way i can contact you directly for some more personalized advice Thanks in advance for your help!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thanks for the support. You can contact me via Instagram.

[@mehdialami7597]

@@Mr.AlexKogani followed you Can’t message you unless you follow back 😊

[@mehdialami7597]

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[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@mehdialami7597 That’s strange I’ve been told that before but I don’t understand why. My accountant isn’t private.

[@mehdialami7597]

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[@wichovr6]

What do you use to print your BOL’s ?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

The shipper usually provides the BOL but if they don’t have one then most truck stops have printers.

[@graromero619]

Hi Alex, do you have your own authority?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Yes I do.

[@rich873]

How did the tubes get all wet?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

They aren’t wet. They are coated with some oil to prevent rusting. Look at the part when they were being loaded, they look the same as they do when unloading.

[@user-se9cp7dl6b]

I want to do this so bad

[@roshondatorrancehoye4785]

Hey Alex what’s dispatching company do you use? I’m considering using one.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@roshondatorrancehoye4785 I don’t put my dispatch company info out on KZbin. You can message me on Instagram and I can answer a few dispatch questions.

[@mikelopez4148]

Hotshot is dying sadly but surely …. Time to buy a semi !

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I think you are very wrong there.

[@mikelopez4148]

@@Mr.AlexKogan Alex don’t act stubborn you drive all day and night not at home with family for chump change . when you can simply sell buy a semi and book loads for a driver !

[@mikelopez4148]

@@Mr.AlexKogan I’m in bed still as I’m typing you while my driver is in Colorado! I’m trying to help you with free game .

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@mikelopez4148 you can do same with a hotshot truck. Put a driver in it and stay in bed like you are right now. I know semi drivers with flat beds and I know how much they make. Trust me , not any better than hotshot but you do have way more and I mean way more expenses on a semi truck. IRP registration alone is 3 times more than what I pay. Let’s not get into breakdowns on the road or buying tires. Come on bro. It’s not my first year on the road.

[@mikelopez4148]

@@Mr.AlexKogan alright bud ok alright lol . Semis make double a week what hotshot makes bro .