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Truckin with Tavis
Добавлен 3 янв 2018
Welcome to my channel!
Just a guy living the wonderful life as a owner operator hot shot truck driver, sharing his experiences with you through a lens! Along with other things in life that I find enjoying!
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Just a guy living the wonderful life as a owner operator hot shot truck driver, sharing his experiences with you through a lens! Along with other things in life that I find enjoying!
Subscribe, like, and share! Thanks!(:
ESSENTIAL HOTSHOT EQUIPMENT TO GET STARTED
Hey y’all! 👋🏼 a subscriber asked about what equipment they needed to get started so I figured I’d just make a quick video on it!
Hope you enjoy! 😊
#owneroperator #trucking #dailyvlog #godisgood #truckinglife #noncdlhotshot #truckerlife #weeklyvlog #truckingvlogs #hotshottrucking #hotshotlife #hotshotloads
Hope you enjoy! 😊
#owneroperator #trucking #dailyvlog #godisgood #truckinglife #noncdlhotshot #truckerlife #weeklyvlog #truckingvlogs #hotshottrucking #hotshotlife #hotshotloads
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UGLY SIDE OF HOTSHOT TRUCKING | SHOP SAYS NEW TURBO |
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Here’s another vlog about my hotshot life! Hope you enjoy! See y’all next week! :) #owneroperator #trucking #dailyvlog #godisgood #truckinglife #noncdlhotshot #truckerlife #weeklyvlog #truckingvlogs
IM BACK!! | UPDATE VIDEO
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Hey y’all!!! It’s good to be back! Missed making content for you guys but it was a very nice break but now it’s time to get back at it! Made a quick little update video here for you guys but after this I’ll be posting my regular trucking vlogs! Hope you all have been doing well! :) #trucking #owneroperator #truckinglife #dailyvlog #godisgood #noncdlhotshot #weeklyvlog #truckingvlogs #truckerlif...
$12,000 WEEK‼️😱 AS NON-CDL HOTSHOT | LAST VLOG FOR A BIT | GOD IS GOOD🙌🏼
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Hey y’all! I was working on this video before I announced I was taking a much needed break from social media. So I decided to finish and post it up for y’all. It was a really good week money wise, remind you tho, that is gross..not net. I’m thinking about making some informative videos like insurance, gross vs net, etc when I come back. So don’t leave me! I’ll be back, just can’t make social me...
HOTSHOT LIFE: ANOTHER MONTH HAS COME AND GONE | WEEK 3 & 4 of APRIL
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EDIT: RUclips made me get rid of 3 background songs due to “copyright” and it took 3 days to get this video uploaded so i wasnt deleting it and re-uploading it. So i apologuze for the awkward silences April has come and gone it’s crazy May is around the corner. These months are flying by. I didn’t wanna make 2 more videos for this month so I pushed 10 hours of footage into 1 video. Sorry it’s a...
ANOTHER WEEK OF HOTSHOT TRUCKING
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So sorry guys, I don’t know what’s been going on lately with my RUclips. It’s only been letting me upload shorts. Hopefully this gets posted. Also with everything that’s been going on I’m just glad I can still bring you guys content. God bless ☺️ #trucking #owneroperator #dailyvlog #truckinglife #noncdlhotshot #weeklyvlog #truckingvlogs #godisgood
FIRST OVERSIZE LOAD AS OWNER OP | ANOTHER WEEK OF HOTSHOTTING IN THE BOOKS 📚
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FIRST OVERSIZE LOAD AS OWNER OP | ANOTHER WEEK OF HOTSHOTTING IN THE BOOKS 📚
LETS TALK ABOUT HOTSHOTTING TO ALASKA📝
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LETS TALK ABOUT HOTSHOTTING TO ALASKA📝
OFF TO MICHIGAN FOR A DIRECT CUSTOMER LOAD
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OFF TO MICHIGAN FOR A DIRECT CUSTOMER LOAD
EAST BOUND AND DOWN pt. 2 | FIRST 6’ TARP LOAD
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EAST BOUND AND DOWN pt. 2 | FIRST 6’ TARP LOAD
ANOTHER BAD WEEK IN THE HOTSHOT WORLD | THE SLOW(er) SEASON IS HERE
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ANOTHER BAD WEEK IN THE HOTSHOT WORLD | THE SLOW(er) SEASON IS HERE
3 DAYS OFF IN UTAH SO MAINTENANCE TIME!!! | AXLE SEALS REPLACED
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3 DAYS OFF IN UTAH SO MAINTENANCE TIME!!! | AXLE SEALS REPLACED
WHAT ITS LIKE TALKING TO BROKERS AS A NEW MC
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WHAT ITS LIKE TALKING TO BROKERS AS A NEW MC
GETTING OUT OF THE SOUTH | WOKE UP TO -30° | GET THE WEEKEND OFF
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GETTING OUT OF THE SOUTH | WOKE UP TO -30° | GET THE WEEKEND OFF
I GOT IN MY FIRST ACCIDENT‼️ | FLORIDA IS A DEAD ZONE | TARPED LOAD
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I GOT IN MY FIRST ACCIDENT‼️ | FLORIDA IS A DEAD ZONE | TARPED LOAD
LOAD TO GEORGIA AND FLORIDA | BAD WEATHER HAS HIT!!😱
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LOAD TO GEORGIA AND FLORIDA | BAD WEATHER HAS HIT!!😱
A MONTH INTO NON CDL HOTSHOT | WHAT IT COSTS TO BE A NEW OWNER OP IN 2024
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A MONTH INTO NON CDL HOTSHOT | WHAT IT COSTS TO BE A NEW OWNER OP IN 2024
My 4th week out on the road | Winter storms | It was a bad week!
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My 4th week out on the road | Winter storms | It was a bad week!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊 | FIRST WEEK IN 2024 IS A WRAP!!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊 | FIRST WEEK IN 2024 IS A WRAP!!
My first week of hotshotting | Hotshotting in 2024 | Bad first week
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My first week of hotshotting | Hotshotting in 2024 | Bad first week
Last load before Christmas | Stuck out on the road | No loads over Christmas weekend to book
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Last load before Christmas | Stuck out on the road | No loads over Christmas weekend to book
Booked another load | On the road during Christmas
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Booked another load | On the road during Christmas
First hotshot loads delivered | Trailer registration issues | Brokers are greedy
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First hotshot loads delivered | Trailer registration issues | Brokers are greedy
Devils tower 👍
Yes sir!
Man they sold you a trailer without a spare tire? That's ridiculous!
I optioned out of it to get one cheaper on my own
Howdy. Ya do Hotshot as a non-CDL and the semi?
That is correct
You have a CDL, but prefer to do non-CDL work, is this accurate?
@@stumplogisticsllc I do non-CDL work cause it’s the setup I have. I didn’t want to spend money on another truck when I already had one
Good stuff. :)
Thanks!
Super hype for you bro saved yourself a boatload of money not giving the stealership your money to just throw parts at it
How long is your trailer? 40’ or?
35’
Do you recommend having 4x4 lumber as well? Just trailer width? How many? Also I know you’ve had some issues with your trailer along the way. What make, size would you recommend for someone starting out on a budget? Also do you prefer gooseneck over 5th wheel setup? Sorry for so many questions. Thanks Tavis
I didn’t get any starting out. I got them overtime from loads. Some loads required dunnage but when I got there they said they had the dunnage to give me. Yeah I’ve had a few issues but I’m finding out my brake controller is due to a short in my truck. I would recommend Diamond C all day over any other ones. I’m bias tho. You can get a nice non CDL trailer for like $16k brand new. When I was getting quotes my diamond c was cheaper than any other brand with my add ons. If I had a CDL truck I would have done The gooseneck step deck from Diamond c(might be my next setup tbh)
Good job brother! Better than a new turbo, actuator, and all the labor costs. Hard to find a good honest reputable shop anymore. I’ve enjoyed all your videos. I appreciate that you’re a good God fearing Christian that keeps it real and doesn’t over exaggerate with all the highs without the lows like majority of the channels on here. God is good! Keep the faith and God Bless you and your family. Romey
Hi. Enjoy your videos. How much you make net on the Alaskan run, how many miles? Thanks and God Bless!
I lost money because I had tire and wheel issues unexpectedly and my back hauls cancelled on me. Coulda made $8k net
correct the spelling on the title my man it surpose to be started 🙂
Thank you for letting me know! Fixed it
Really appreciate your videos, especially this videos sir. I'm going to be starting out hotshot like the previous viewer, I'm just now getting my business up an going (the foundation of the business). Thank you an I'm a subscriber to your channel I'd thought i would throw that in there lol. Have a wonderful evening.
Thank you for subbing and I’m glad the videos are helping! :)
What factoring company do you suggest?
I haven’t used anyone but RTS and they’ve done pretty good. I’ve heard sketchy things about Truck Stop
Appreciate the video bud! Do you ever have problems with your tarps getting taken when you over night at truck stops? My only concern with my tarps
Welcome! And so far nobody has bugged me or attempted to steal them. I would like a better location due to that
@truckertavis That's good man and hopefully it stays that way. I did a securement class with Macc a few weeks ago. I'm from San Antonio, Tx. I've heard in Houston of hotshot guys getting their tarps ripped off over night. I don't have any where else for my tarps to go except how yours are. I should be up and running on my own beginning of July.
Love the videos man keep it up! Hopefully will be getting started in a month or two, would like to see a video about insurance, needs cost etc.
Appreciate it and enjoy the hotshot adventure! Yeah I’m gonna make one here soon. In hotshot and semis.
Nice. Glad you got er going
Thank you! Me too! Beyond thankful no big issues
Hi. I’ve been enjoying your videos and am a new subscriber. I’m looking into getting into non CDL Hotshot. I have a 2007 GMC 2500 Duramax and would like to use that. It’s got 149k on it though and a 6 inch lift 35” tire’s similar to yours so whatever trailer I went with would have to be modified as well. What else would I need to get in order to start beside the ELD, tarps, straps, etc? Thanks
Thanks for subscribing! Glad the content is helping. Since your truck is lifted I’d look into buying a Diamond C trailer. Idk many manufacturers who offer the extended neck for lifted trucks. But yes, look into Motive for ELD(can always run paper logs for a week while waiting for it to arrive), straps, binders, chains, moving blankets, tarps (4’ , 6’ , 8’) oversize banners…there’s a lot to get. If you go through MyTee it was like $1,400 for everything if I remember correctly. I might need to make a “hotshot essential equipment” video
Cool video, can’t wait to see the progression in your business. They aren’t kidding when they say the first 1-5 years as a business owner are where companies make it or break it! Keep praising your way to make it !
Congrats brother
Thank you!! 🙏🏼
American trucks really fell off. They used to be good looking, simple, work vehicles, not family carriers with a bed. Those old trucks didn’t break down as often as these new ones do as well. But, people still buy those trucks…
I have put a hard 70k miles on it in 6 months so I can blame it too much.
Sucks ...how many miles on it? Get rid of it or "bulletproof" it Hope you get back on the road soon.
Almost 160k. It’s about to get parked in a few weeks. Should be next week 🙏🏼
@truckertavis she's brand new bud ! Hope it all works out for you sir stay safe out there
@@CA_AZ yeah and it’s a City Diesel Actuator so I’m confused why it failed. But thank you!
That's exciting! Congratulations! I've been watching your videos for months while I was planning my Hotshot startup and have learned a lot from you. I went to truck driving school for three weeks to get my CDL and finished this past Friday. I enjoyed driving the big rigs so much, I was torn about whether to move forward with Hotshot or go ahead and buy a tractor. I ended up deciding to go forward with my original plan and pick up my Ram 3500 dually tomorrow, but I have a feeling I'll end up the same as you in a year or two. Best wishes and I hope to run into you on the road!
Oh, and since you had Pumpkin, maybe the tractor should be "Ghost?" ....or since you're leaving the Wyoming logo, "Ghost Rider?"
Thank you so much! I’m very excited! I appreciate the support on the channel and I’m glad it has helped. And I’m excited for your journey! Congrats on the CDL and I’m excited for your journey! It’ll be a good start to learn and then when you’re ready you’ll know to upgrade!
Congrats on the new rig Tavis, just a fyi, the thumb button on the shifters are color coded for immediate reconition... i.e. black is 10sp, red is 13sp, blue is 15ps, and gray is 18sp. I started 7yrs ago this month with a cheap single axle daycab, ran frac tanks out of Wright Wy last week. I also have a Freightliner twin screw with a large flattop, and i'm currently working on putting a HS rig together. Not enough pay to run the twin screw this year, and it has been the most expensive truck to get working. ~Rob~
Thank you Rob! And I always wondered about the different colored splitters! Appreciate that little tidbit haha but I’ll be praying you get going with your hotshot setup! Hopefully it works out better than your twin screw!
Congrats Brother
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Glory hauler
Love hate relationship with it lol
God is good bro i can see and feel how happy you are congratulations 🎉
He is so good! And I’m glad it’s visible cause I’m beyond happy! 🙌🏼
@@truckertavis you deserve it brother I've been watching you since December you got a lot of faith and determination
Or do you know someone that is
Are you hiring for non cdl hotshot trucking
Not currently. It’s expensive to hire someone.
Try it on headlights as well
Try it on headlights as well
Good move!! I'm so happy for you!! Congradulations!! Ken!! Oh!! 👍🏾
Thank you!! 😊
Good on you man best of luck with new wheels
Appreciate that!! Thank you 🙏🏼
Bro thats too cool 😎 God is good 🙏❤️😇☝️💯🩸💪🏼
He is so good!!! 😊
I'd be interested in the insurance for just the Peterbuilt if possible. Thanks in advance.
Sweet yeah I’ll make a video about it for ya then so I can get ya better and more in depth info 👍🏼
What motor in the Pete? Crappar?
Cummins ISX15
@@truckertavis nice! 👍. Well done brother. Looking forward to seeing it haul
@@PKerusso thanks brother! 🙌🏼
Those are seasonal allergies bud. Had them all my life. Try a nasal spray like floanase. Works for me.
If it is I must be just getting some. I’ve never had allergies before. I think it’s just a bug tho. I was puking on the first day
@@truckertavis yeah. Pukin ain’t allergies usually. Prayers for ya brother
@@PKerusso thank you! 🙏🏼
That’s awesome man!!! I’ve gone back and forth a thousand times on if I want to upgrade. How far I want to upgrade, if I go all the way up to semi what kind of trailer do I want (2-3 axle RGN, step deck), etc. That’s a nice Pete though, my guess is you got a step deck 🤔.
Thanks man! I was going back and forth to with a CDL Hotshot setup or a semi/trailer? Figured cost wise it was better to go semi. And it all depends on what you wanna do and the lanes. But I’m excited to show y’all what I got 😏
So you use Brokers or Dispatchers? OR do you find loads yourself and have direct customer? Do you use a factoring company?
I use load boards 90% of the time. I have a few direct customers I’ve gained over the past 6 months. And yes I use a factoring company.
I believe I played football with u in Arizona or palm desert
Beautiful Peterbilt brother!
Thank you man!
Are ya taking that decal off this side of the truck
Nope! That’s my states logo. I’ll run it until I do different colors. Right now I think it looks good
@@truckertavis oh ok didn’t know it was a state logo right on can’t wait to the first load man 👍
@@mcqueeninc yeah it is so fits perfectly! And same I’m excited! Can’t wait to show and bring you guys along on it
Absolutely!!
Yoooo!!! Welcome back my guy!!
Thank you!! Good to be back!
Hi Tava, can you recommend an insurance company? I looked at some and the price was very high. I'm wanting to do hotshot non cdl. Thank you and good luck, your RUclips channel is an inspiration.
Good try but hard to follow
I’ve been running My own Quad axle dump trucks and have had my Numbers for 6 years and mi insurance has been about 450 a month. Looking to buy a left over 2023 f350 or newer to run hot shot during the a winter months in the Midwest when Dump trucking is slow. I’d like to be part time 12-15 days out the month either over the road or tri state for 3-4 months. What are the profit numbers like part time would you be close to 10k gross? id hate to buy another Class 8 truck and barely use it.
$1 a mile is crazy. That’s Florida for you. Once you get out there it gets a lot better. My authority just turned one year. Box truck gang!
Sucks getting tickets. Careful out there. Ps the axle seal is also leaking. Check the fluid
Yeah kind of annoying the cop didn’t give it to me but the state did. And yeah I’ve been having issues with that axle shaft coming loose.
Hi bro... I need some information about the business. Because I wanna do hotshot. are you glat and how is average income per month. thanks for answer... good luck...
The sight of them brakes tell me all I need to know. You stick out like a sore thumb and you need to blend in and disappear in the crowd. Remove them childish stickers from the windshield , get the truck 100% legal lighting wise. Install good quality tires that are legal. Always know the weight of your load and if it is not the correct size in the correct wait, either refuse it or ask for more money.
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