We Hauled 21,500lbs!! Max Payload On Our Trailer! | CDL Hotshot |

In this video we take you through a week of us over the road. We had some challenges we encountered but we handled them. Got a chance to meet some of our viewers as well.

[@JuanRomero-eg3kr]

appreciate the shout out 🙌🏼 it was nice meeting y’all and thank you for the conversation we had , stay safe out there on the road 🛣

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Same to you man! You can follow me on ig and hit my dms if you have any questions pts_jamie

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Ever since I came across your videos I watch them all now!! The experience and knowledge you have has really helped me with my business as a non CDL out of Oregon. If I could ever link up with you folks I’d love to, I’m thinking of grabbing my CDL and upgrading my equipment and could use some guidance. Of course I’ve got a really good idea of what I want to do, but a guy like you always has those bits of knowledge that are critical in business decisions. Thanx for the videos guys!!

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Glad you found our channel! Happy to be able to show people what its like out here! Im sure we will cross paths one day.. we have come across quite a few subscribers over the road.

[@drifterdragon]

Love your channel, Truck, and great video/audio quality. Keep up the great work. I just got into Hotshot two months ago, so far I love it.

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Thanks! And thats awesome! Just make sure you take care of your equipment and it will take care of you.

[@robertgonzales5515]

Awesome video. Good advised Brotha , a person is dead without dreams. Be careful out on the travel world brotha , retired patrol cop of 32 years I know how it is. God Bless.

[@jrlarry6847]

Great job guys keep chasing your dreams Keep it up looks like this week you was the lawnmower lol 👍

[@sethw997]

Awesome video. Love the freightliner. It's good to see some of the challenges of heavy hotshot hauling and the essential tools. I'm a CDL company driver right now, but if I ever became an independent operator I'd seriously consider flatbed or carhauling with a larger truck than what see mostly (Dodge/Ford)

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Thats awesome! Yea man having this truck has definitely allowed for more opportunities in the hotshot game

[@charleswilliams1143]

Outstanding Job Fellas..👍🏾👍🏾 I don’t have a wind deflector so I don’t haul connex boxes at all.

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Definitely gotta have one of these or something like it to really maximize profits when hauling these

[@jeffreystillman4826]

Love the truck!!

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Thanks man!

[@timburkhart424]

I love your truck.

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Thanks Tim! We love it too!

[@michaelwise9656]

You need to patent that wind shield that you have on your trailer that’s a great idea and you are the only one I have ever seen with that setup!!!!

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Already have been in talks with a patent lawyer on our steps!

[@t.l.robinson2162]

Another successful week!

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Yessiiir 💪🏾

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

Another great video !

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Appreciate it brother! and as for the jack we got it from harbor freight i think it was on sale for like 108 after tax its their 20T air over hydraulic jack

[@novavroomvroom3435]

@@adventuresintrucking1995 I'm getting one of those jacks myself

[@timmartin6106]

Nice job unloading that truck nice and slow and smooth I iam from Blytheville ark keep on trucking be safe

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Thats the plan! Cant wait to show everyone our new ventures

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Nice setup

[@t.l.robinson2162]

I'm glad that you caught that low tire. By it being an inside tire you could have broken some wheel studs.

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

We got it checked out and it was the valve stem extenders causing the leak

[@novavroomvroom3435]

YESSSSS.... YOU JUST MADE MY DAY....!!!! I'm a little late but I just finished working on my truck for today...!!!! Good to see you back on KZbin...!!!! How's BIG SHOT ( a.k.a. Hot shot shorty ) doing..???

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Glad to make your day brother! What did you have to do to your truck? And Big Shot is doing well. Just trying to go out and make an honest dollar 🤣

[@novavroomvroom3435]

@@adventuresintrucking1995 I installed a toolbox behind the cab and it's temporary until I find a sleeper for the truck.. I'm also measuring and cutting the fifth wheel portion of the bed I bought to make it fit my chassis... I got lucky, I bought the bed from a f350 used for $600 It's heavy duty and has a fith wheel and a gooseneck trailer ball in front of it...!!! I'm so excited and can't wait... I stopped working on the tile I was installing in the front porch to work on the truck...!!!

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

@@novavroomvroom3435 thats freaking awesome! Definitely would recommend going to fifth wheel over ball.. safer more reliable and best of all way easier to hook up if youre solo 🤣

[@RellChapo904]

Good stuff

[@jamesedwards396]

Thanks Rell

[@brianhammer998]

Love that setup you got. I got a 53’ step deck and I’ve been trying to find ideas on how to support the back overhang when loading. Might try your make shift wood stands.

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Definitely give it a go man! We love it.. its everything we need it to be for us

[@user-bg6in8tv1b]

I was concerned about this as well. I have max ramps with airide. I flip the ramps down and dump the bags. The trailer pins the ramps so they can't flip up, and the trailer can't go down anymore. Drive on and off 28K manlifts weekly. DC 48' SDX216 with a Ram 5500.

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

I want the info on that Jack ! I gotta have one of those !

[@JA-dk3xc]

bruthatrucker make sure u get new dot trailer compliant stickers on ur trailer keeps dot off u ..plus if u get an inspection .. dot can check that off their list..lol gr8 vids..

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Good point! Luckily we are on top of it especially for 2023 year

[@t.l.robinson2162]

The problem that you had with getting that piece of equipment off of your trailer is the very reason I ordered my Diamond C with a hydraulic dovetail.

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Yea .. easy enough solution we had.. but the HDT is definitely the way to go

[@ayturkturkmen2203]

Respect tfe man 🙏👍

[@sheba6789]

very cool video, thought about using those trucks as hotshot

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Definitely would recommend its a nicer ride and a lot more truck

[@novavroomvroom3435]

Just thought of something... Hauling that long container, I wonder if a wireless set of taillights like the heavy tow trucks use would help during the day since it may be hard for the driver behind you may not see your taillight on the trailer...

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Yea we thought about that.. but truth be told the only way you cant see them is if you are following too close which automatically means they’re at fault in the event of an accident lol and i mean crazy close because you can see them fine otherwise

[@mikeosterloh8439]

Nicest ride ever. Some of those hotshots business. Look like there riding in a egg beater.

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Lmfaooo.. i agree with you 100%

[@kenlee5509]

24:00 the leaves on that baby tree are huge!

[@raymondrudino1471]

You doing good work bro truck know how and maintenance and passion sometimes sacrifice for a much love peace out Like tie down because chains and tires loosen up some times

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Thanks for the support! And yea we trying to save a dollar any way we can 🤣

[@joedoakes8307]

Hint............IF you want your air jack to work , better , squirt some 20w oil INTO the INput air connector ! This Will lubricate both the air valve AND the air raising mechanism on the jack body !

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Ok! We will definitely have to do that thanks for the pro tip!

[@atctraveler6218]

Nice edit

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Appreciate it! Gonna go harder this year!

[@nitrofish1974]

Wow nice 👌 setup, good 👍 looking out on your maintenance 👌 how' long with the truck 🚚 and how's it holding up??

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Been 3 years now its holding up great.. wear and tear breakdowns have happened here and there but nothing crazy

[@mattbarker7739]

Nice setup, you should check into a wing for the top of the cab to help with the wind

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Yea we’ve seen those.. not really needed for us since the truck is more often than not taller than the freight we haul . We do have a deployable wing on top of the neck. Its 8 feet wide so it kicks up a lot more wind and is closer to the freight too

[@deluxetransport3208]

I know why you didn't show any of the ride with that service truck hanging back. I was curious to see how the aid ride system did on smoothing it out.

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

It actually wasnt as bad as you would think. Didn’t film because we drove through the night and it wouldnt capture as nice as a day time shot. But it kinda just happened that way due to the timing of our day that day.

[@jamesedwards396]

Yeah, honestly it wasn’t even noticeable because we did have the 5500 lbs in front of it to offset it somewhat.

[@thunderrode1744]

Hi whatcha up to hope all is well prayers 4 healing and unspoken also prayers 4 everyone and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy hauling in the name of the Creator God and Jesus and the Holy Ghost Amen much honor and respect keep walking tall and u should buy some of them extended ramps with support stands like the have 4 step decks it makes the ramps longer a total of 4 ramps and 2 stands so the incline won't be as steep many blessings keep on keeping on also cool lights u added to truck and trlr cool videos 🚌🌅🌌⛺🌄🏞🏖 👍👍💪🙂👍👍

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Its already in the works :)

[@thunderrode1744]

@@adventuresintrucking1995 cool cool it already in the works cool cool truck and trlr ur doing great job keep walking tall 💪🙂

[@hotshotbc23]

What is the max load rating on your trailer? I thought I saw it was a Big Tex 25GN Does not having the mega ramps provide a larger weight rating?

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Its a Texas Pride trailer and its rated at 30k which would put our capacity at 21,500. I think the mega ramps does take a little out of capacity because you are putting more weight into trailer which means you are putting less weight onto trailer.

[@samlee2408]

I like your Truck what year and type of truck is it. Seriously looking in to getting something like yours.

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

This is a 2008 Freightliner Sportchassis. There are many conversion companies out but sportchassis is the only brand that is supported bu freightliner as they do the conversion in house. Definitely a great truck and would recommend to anyone who is able to

[@johnkemp4370]

Where a Diamond C with 12’ hydraulic dovetail would be perfect

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Agreed that dovetail is amazing!

[@joelstricklandmusic3160]

I met these guys at a ag-pro that I work in Cairo GA their were pretty cool

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

You were a down to earth guy and really chill.. gonna check out your music!

[@joelstricklandmusic3160]

@@adventuresintrucking1995 thanks yall

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Adventures In Trucking ive ran hotshot for years with smaller setups what you think about hotshot with a Class C Rv and Enclosed trailer or flatbed want something the wife and son can be comfortable traveling in ive Ran Hotshot with 2500 conversion van and 22 ft flatbed and a 2500 pickup truck with a 20ft flatbed also ran with a GMC Yukon xl sleeper setup in the back 20ft flatbed looking into a class c rv or a Box truck with a sleeper

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Rates right now are down bad id be lying if i told you those would be ideal setups… but if youre a hustler youll make a way no matter what

[@Michael_V936]

LITTLE GIANT

[@palerider027]

Just wondering if you put red flags on the end of that pickup sticking out?

[@palerider027]

Never mind. I guess I should have waited till later on in the video. Nice job looking good

[@Jlukie42]

Have u though about a diamond C trailer with air ride

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Yea thats about all we did was think about them… not paying 62k for a trailer lmao thats not the move… brand new aluminum fontaine or great dane dont even cost that

[@lawrencetrapani5623]

Is your truck under DOT? Electric or Air Brakes? Nice rig

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

What do you mean under DOT? Not sure what you mean there sorry. And its Electric

[@Evgeny_Shestakov.]

👌👍🤝

[@t.l.robinson2162]

How long is your trailer sir?

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

36’

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

My air pressure only pumped up my Jack one time what am I doing wrong ? I bought a VEVO 20 ton and it done great the first time but I let it down to film it and it didn’t have enough air to pump back up.

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Was there enough air in your tank to run the jack and did you have the truck running?

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

@@adventuresintrucking1995 yes and yes. I don’t understand because I had just as much air showing on the gauges but yet it would only run it up one time. I could disconnect and reconnect and it would move a little and stop again. There is a black handle below my air connection in my truck does that do something to the air ?

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

@@DaydreamAboutNiceThings hmm im not sure i can certainly ask dad and get back to you on that.. you do have the valve closed on the jack right?

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

@@adventuresintrucking1995 yes

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

@@DaydreamAboutNiceThings yea im not sure ill get back with you tomorrow with some suggestions from dad thats a weird one for sure

[@fidelisijoh]

Your ways of trucking look a little bit different from what will do in Nigeria, and will don't have hotshot here.

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Yea i am honestly not sure how popular hotshot is outside of the states. But trucking around the world does interest me. Seems to be a bit more lax in some parts of the world generally speaking

[@fidelisijoh]

@@adventuresintrucking1995 price of gas have really been high here also, but will are managing, got to put food on that table

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

@@fidelisijoh exactly.. thats the mentality to have… it is what it is especially if you’re a provider

[@DrSamBeckett]

I've commented before, but I still can't find exact towing numbers anywhere. What is the max fifth wheel capacity on one of these trucks? I plan on getting a Diamond C step deck with the 40k package, and I know that trailer itself will weigh around 10,500-11,000k.. Just trying to find out how much I'd be able to put on the deck with the right fifth wheel hitch, or do I just need to invest in a 112 over the 106. Appreciate the videos btw! I respect your work ethic 💪🫡

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

If you go the 112 route you definitely will be fine i think you would be ok with the 106 8.9L as well… saw a Sportchassis towing a 6 car hauler with 6 on em and he looked like he was handling it fine

[@DrSamBeckett]

@Adventures in Trucking I really appreciate the feedback man! With a 21,000lb load and full tanks, about how much are you weighing in? What is the GCWR for that beautiful pre-def you have?

[@evanoliver44]

What is the model of this Truck and price?thank u

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

M2 106 Sportchassis new they run about 195k and used you can get them about 90-130k

[@ambrizj11]

By any chance do you know weight of the truck?

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

About 14k

[@hocinehamimed1203]

What i know dot are after them

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

After who?

[@benjaminfjacksonsr5220]

You should have backed it on the trailer .

[@crazytrucker2376]

Would it of been better to put the truck up front?

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Truck weighed more so it should be closer to axles with something lighter in front

[@DrSamBeckett]

Is this truck registered as a tractor?

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Yes

[@georgecass8529]

What about your overhang

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

not sure what you mean... but legal overhang is 4 feet per DOT after 4 feet you need a permit in most states

[@georgecass8529]

@@adventuresintrucking1995 maybe and maybe not ? Depending on which states you go through and what your entire length is .

[@hatchett999ify]

16k axles??

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

15k

[@hatchett999ify]

@@adventuresintrucking1995 nice!!

[@Risingstartrans]

Lol…just drive forward 1 ft… can’t be that st…

[@t.l.robinson2162]

Subscribe? I did that before the end of your first video.

[@josenavarro6623]

Pps

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

What do you mean?

[@louispulice9360]

Can't watch this got to play the stupid music

[@adventuresintrucking1995]

Appreciate the feedback, dont watch it if it's not for you. No hard feelings. Spoiler though the music isnt going anywhere so yea... it may not be for you. and thats ok everything isn't for everybody. have a blessed evening/night