My Grand dad invented the term HotShot in 1970's in west Texas. He had in my opinion the best truck for hot shot. Best part is I have pics and he made tons of money with his. Made roughly 15 to 20k a month. Mostly oilfield hauling but took on all kinds of jobs. His trailer was entirely different than what's used today. His truck was a for f350 regular cab dually xl with oilfield bed truck and gin poles and 35k Tulsa winch. He had 50 gallon aux side tank and 5 speed stick shift It wasn't a Diesel. 429 gas under hood but 4.11 rear end. Brakes of trailer ran on air. Trailer was 30 foot mini float with extender to 38 foot. Sliding rear axles. Floating rear suspension. Inverted 5th wheel. Folding landing gear. Trailer rated at 35k max but he pulled mostly at 22.5k So he ran this rig for 25 yrs no issues. Later upgraded to turbo diesel with pto for winch and used dodge ram 3500. 5 speed stick too that truck he had until he retired. I have pics of all and I have great memories of some crazy capabilities of set up If your ever curious the 1st Hotshot trailer was built for him by Kayln in Gatesville Texas in 1980
I'm tired of climbing over the seat to get in bed, im thinking about upgrading to a single axle semi with a sleeper, I do worry about the 4x4 aspect because it has saved me a few times.
A semi with a sleeper does offer better accommodation for a cab stay, but there is a trade-off. A semi uses a lot more fuel because it will weigh 2 to 3 times more than a Dually. Also, the maintenance cost are much higher while covering the same distance. Even an oil change, which is done at the same interval cost 3 to 4 times more. This means operating cost for the same usage are nearly 3 times more. Then when you consider repairs that are again a multiple of the Dually repair cost, you begin to see that if profit in pocket is the reason your working, a Dually is the best choice. I know, there can be as many as 7 vehicles or so in tow and at .75 per mile it seems like the math is on your side. But, those listed costs take away as many as 3 of those vehicles each trip. Math is math and I find it always TRUMPS the feeling of comfort that steals from my pocket. Now, if it was just the money thing, but it is not just the money. What about the added stress of the place you have to deliver in? Not to mention if you want to eat, it changes your diet because you can't always fit in the Diner. Semi trucks are great and make money, but they just don't offer the ease of ownership that a Dually has going for it. All this and we didn't even talk about being able to use something your making payments on whenever you want as it is still a pick up. Resale? Man that Dually will be easy to off load should or even blend in to your new life when you decide separation from your children just isn't worth it. I know, I know, your planning on local or short hall, right? Semi trucks with sleepers suck at that. It's like driving a limo through a McDonald's drive thru.
@@rctjacksonville haha nope, no short hall here, plus i dont hall cars unless i'm in a spot that i can't get anything headed out, I typically stay out about 10 days at a time, my dually gets about 9-10 mpg, a single axle semi ( from what i'm told by other drivers" get abou 8-8.5, so im thinking it could be a good trade , i guess time will tell.
@@hiltonray4461 Sorry, I thought you hauled vehicles, freight is a whole different animal. So you were running a Dually with a 40ft flatbed? Going to stay flatbed or go dryvan for the semi? A single axle will really limit the weight on that semi when you scale. Remember, they are scaling axles on a road side inspection for weight. Troopers in Fl target single axles with sleepers as they know that combo with a 53 dryvan stand a good chance of blowing passed the rear axle weight limit for single axle trucks. They don't mess with "Day cabs" because the truck is much lighter than the sleeper cab. Besides, you rarely see single axle day cabs going so far as to cross a weigh station. Most single axle day cabs are designed for in town use because they don't drag the rear axle tire set around corners that causes premature wear. That's the same reason you don't see tandem axles on most local semi trailer. I have a 3 axle flatbed and if I use it a lot for in town delivery, it will eat the rear axle tire as they tend to be the slide tire on hard turns.
Are you looking to hire more drivers, or owner operators? I have a class a cdl with all endorsements. Been looking at a Ram 3500 dually with the 5.9diesel, I think it’s mid 2,000’s, I think it has 86,000 miles on it from what I could see on the for sale sign.
I'd like to get some opinions on gas versus diesel. You give up mileage maybe with gas but would maintenance more than offset that? Some places are going gas 3 or 5 ton gas powered for this reason. I wonder if the gap between gas and diesel is closing with respect to cost of ownership, especially over longer terms. Lots to consider, and I would prefer older gen diesels over gas any day, but today I'm not so sure. Big inch gas engines are way ahead of where they were a few years ago.
You first have to identify the trucks use. If towing heavy loads, torque is king. The current highest torque rating in a pick up based system is the Ford 6.7 "Q" code turbo diesel at over 1000 ft pounds. If the load is light then gas would fit the bill if you want to save some purchase cost since gas is about 20% cheaper in most makes. For the purposes of Hotshot, there are no gas engines that can deliver the longevity, mileage under load, towing capacity, idle time needs and general range of use like a diesel. Currently the only production gas engine available for public use in a 1 ton platform is the 7.3 Ford dubed tge Gorilla. For stopped production of its V10 gas engine found in fleet use in or about 2016, although there are some sold as new that found their way into many a school bus on into 2018. The V10 actually made a ton of torque by having 10 feet on the crankshaft pedals. It's biggest failure was cooling all the way through those wildly long cylinder heads.
I was very suspect originally because many people are very much fans of one brand. You are very good at getting to the straight facts here. Thanks for good information.
Hauling cars over freight for my company made more sense. Most freight is 30 to 45 day pay or you have to use a Factoring company with their parrals as I point out in an earlier video. Cars are either same day or with a few days without the Factoring risk of charge backs.
@@rctjacksonville oh ok well I rather cars also no tarps not that young anymore 51 lol. Plus with freight you have wait for someone to unload cars do it yourself.
If you are driving non-CDL, that's staying under 26K total GVWR, you can drive when you get your truck and trailer. Go buy a Dually, come lease a trailer from me and off you go? No, you have to get your Authority or lease on with another Authority. Insurance, DOT physical are also fun things to get done first. Let me know if you need a step by step and I can help.
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My Grand dad invented the term HotShot in 1970's in west Texas. He had in my opinion the best truck for hot shot. Best part is I have pics and he made tons of money with his. Made roughly 15 to 20k a month. Mostly oilfield hauling but took on all kinds of jobs. His trailer was entirely different than what's used today. His truck was a for f350 regular cab dually xl with oilfield bed truck and gin poles and 35k Tulsa winch. He had 50 gallon aux side tank and 5 speed stick shift
It wasn't a Diesel. 429 gas under hood but 4.11 rear end. Brakes of trailer ran on air.
Trailer was 30 foot mini float with extender to 38 foot. Sliding rear axles. Floating rear suspension. Inverted 5th wheel. Folding landing gear. Trailer rated at 35k max but he pulled mostly at 22.5k
So he ran this rig for 25 yrs no issues. Later upgraded to turbo diesel with pto for winch and used dodge ram 3500. 5 speed stick too that truck he had until he retired. I have pics of all and I have great memories of some crazy capabilities of set up
If your ever curious the 1st Hotshot trailer was built for him by Kayln in Gatesville Texas in 1980
That's what I am talking about, he knew it was a tool that would be used
Very great explanations very very very great. Thank you sir. I really appreciate all the information. God bless.
Thank you for that valuable information sir . #keepontruckin
You are very welcome
Great video thanks for the info.
Great points 🫡
I'm tired of climbing over the seat to get in bed, im thinking about upgrading to a single axle semi with a sleeper, I do worry about the 4x4 aspect because it has saved me a few times.
A semi with a sleeper does offer better accommodation for a cab stay, but there is a trade-off. A semi uses a lot more fuel because it will weigh 2 to 3 times more than a Dually. Also, the maintenance cost are much higher while covering the same distance. Even an oil change, which is done at the same interval cost 3 to 4 times more. This means operating cost for the same usage are nearly 3 times more. Then when you consider repairs that are again a multiple of the Dually repair cost, you begin to see that if profit in pocket is the reason your working, a Dually is the best choice. I know, there can be as many as 7 vehicles or so in tow and at .75 per mile it seems like the math is on your side. But, those listed costs take away as many as 3 of those vehicles each trip. Math is math and I find it always TRUMPS the feeling of comfort that steals from my pocket. Now, if it was just the money thing, but it is not just the money. What about the added stress of the place you have to deliver in? Not to mention if you want to eat, it changes your diet because you can't always fit in the Diner. Semi trucks are great and make money, but they just don't offer the ease of ownership that a Dually has going for it. All this and we didn't even talk about being able to use something your making payments on whenever you want as it is still a pick up. Resale? Man that Dually will be easy to off load should or even blend in to your new life when you decide separation from your children just isn't worth it. I know, I know, your planning on local or short hall, right? Semi trucks with sleepers suck at that. It's like driving a limo through a McDonald's drive thru.
@@rctjacksonville haha nope, no short hall here, plus i dont hall cars unless i'm in a spot that i can't get anything headed out, I typically stay out about 10 days at a time, my dually gets about 9-10 mpg, a single axle semi ( from what i'm told by other drivers" get abou 8-8.5, so im thinking it could be a good trade , i guess time will tell.
@@hiltonray4461 Sorry, I thought you hauled vehicles, freight is a whole different animal. So you were running a Dually with a 40ft flatbed? Going to stay flatbed or go dryvan for the semi? A single axle will really limit the weight on that semi when you scale. Remember, they are scaling axles on a road side inspection for weight. Troopers in Fl target single axles with sleepers as they know that combo with a 53 dryvan stand a good chance of blowing passed the rear axle weight limit for single axle trucks. They don't mess with "Day cabs" because the truck is much lighter than the sleeper cab. Besides, you rarely see single axle day cabs going so far as to cross a weigh station. Most single axle day cabs are designed for in town use because they don't drag the rear axle tire set around corners that causes premature wear. That's the same reason you don't see tandem axles on most local semi trailer. I have a 3 axle flatbed and if I use it a lot for in town delivery, it will eat the rear axle tire as they tend to be the slide tire on hard turns.
Are you looking to hire more drivers, or owner operators? I have a class a cdl with all endorsements. Been looking at a Ram 3500 dually with the 5.9diesel, I think it’s mid 2,000’s, I think it has 86,000 miles on it from what I could see on the for sale sign.
I'd like to get some opinions on gas versus diesel. You give up mileage maybe with gas but would maintenance more than offset that? Some places are going gas 3 or 5 ton gas powered for this reason. I wonder if the gap between gas and diesel is closing with respect to cost of ownership, especially over longer terms. Lots to consider, and I would prefer older gen diesels over gas any day, but today I'm not so sure. Big inch gas engines are way ahead of where they were a few years ago.
You first have to identify the trucks use. If towing heavy loads, torque is king. The current highest torque rating in a pick up based system is the Ford 6.7 "Q" code turbo diesel at over 1000 ft pounds. If the load is light then gas would fit the bill if you want to save some purchase cost since gas is about 20% cheaper in most makes. For the purposes of Hotshot, there are no gas engines that can deliver the longevity, mileage under load, towing capacity, idle time needs and general range of use like a diesel. Currently the only production gas engine available for public use in a 1 ton platform is the 7.3 Ford dubed tge Gorilla. For stopped production of its V10 gas engine found in fleet use in or about 2016, although there are some sold as new that found their way into many a school bus on into 2018. The V10 actually made a ton of torque by having 10 feet on the crankshaft pedals. It's biggest failure was cooling all the way through those wildly long cylinder heads.
I was very suspect originally because many people are very much fans of one brand. You are very good at getting to the straight facts here. Thanks for good information.
If I did hot shot trucking I'd haul cars and I drive Semi for living but for company been thinking of change,
Hauling cars over freight for my company made more sense. Most freight is 30 to 45 day pay or you have to use a Factoring company with their parrals as I point out in an earlier video. Cars are either same day or with a few days without the Factoring risk of charge backs.
@@rctjacksonville oh ok well I rather cars also no tarps not that young anymore 51 lol. Plus with freight you have wait for someone to unload cars do it yourself.
Do you need insurance before getting an LLC? Or can you get the LLC before insurance?
You would want to form your LLC first. Are you going to get your own authority?
@@rctjacksonville yes
how many years of driver's license does it take to start hot shooting
If you are driving non-CDL, that's staying under 26K total GVWR, you can drive when you get your truck and trailer. Go buy a Dually, come lease a trailer from me and off you go? No, you have to get your Authority or lease on with another Authority. Insurance, DOT physical are also fun things to get done first. Let me know if you need a step by step and I can help.
@@rctjacksonville thanks
By far the most straightforward basic info needed. But unfortunately you will still buy that damn king daddy rancher .