MAINTENANCE & BREAKDOWN What equipment I keep on my truck | HOTSHOT TRUCKING
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Here's a brief rundown of what equipment I keep on my truck for maintenance and breakdown situations. You will inevitably run into a situation when you will be in need of the ability to repair something. The more you can repair yourself, the more cost effective your operation will be!
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I always have extra set of fuel filters, again great content.
Yes! and one thing I completely forgot to show was replacement bulbs for the truck and lights for the trailer.
All your videos I've watched are detail oriented that articulate secondary questions and your methodical approach covers them vs having to find other videos that address those. Thank you Sir!
I appreciate that 👍. I try to be thorough without dragging stuff out at the same time. I know I miss some stuff but I include as much as possible.
Got another idea for a show. How about managing weight distribution on your axles.. Tow piglet said move back 1’ per thousand pounds, I would love to here your thoughts! Thanks man!
The day I started bro I have been following your advices so I really appreciate you for being there who need help or new to the business.
Would be cool if maybe you did a "lot lizard" review? You know, pro's and cons maybe some repellent suggestions.. (we all know they don't make fly swatters bug enough..lol) keep up the good work!!
Robert B haha thanks man, you know I honestly haven’t seen many in a really long time. When I first started driving in 09 they were everywhere. Couldn’t even get a full sleep session in without getting your door beat down. They seem to be a dying breed...thankfully 🤣🤣
Good stuff, thank you so much…
Im just starting out…. Sergio out of Ca
Keep up the good videos
Hi Load Mizer ;-) congratulations on 1000k subs! keep it up, all the best to you and your family
Thanks KB! Thanks for being part of it!!
Load Mizer nothing to thank brother! I‘m honoured 🇺🇸🇩🇪💪🤝
Awesome! Your right it’s a small price to pay by fixing it yourself and quicker!
I learned that the hard way many times.
Thank you buddy
Love your videos. Getting my truck at the end of September. Going to do my set up Johnny Cash style and get it one piece at a time. Continue to work and research and pay cash for my equipment and fees. I really appreciate your videos and every ones comments. Thank you! :)
You’ll thank yourself in the long run. Coming into this with as little overhead as possible allows you so much freedom to learn and grow. Kudos to you 👍
Awesome Video!! I like 👍.
What are your thoughts on an auxiliary tank?
We love it ❤. It's a bit pricey $$ up-front, we think it is DEFINITELY worth it!!
Especially in places like CA, where it is very difficult to find areas to fuel up!!
We have a 70 gallon tool box combo automatic feeder. I totally recommend.
Also, may I please see your sleeper set up, and storage?.. I'm always trying to find new ways on how to better organize the space under the bed of our hotshot..
Keep the videos rolling, I truly enjoy all the great information, be safe and keep trucking ✌🛣.
Also, can you please talk about your lane preference and which ones you try to stay out of and why?..
Thanks, and God Bless you Be SAFE!
I agree that fuel aux is a must! Load Mizer has a lease and i think its a conflict with the lease agreement.
I think they’re an excellent investment. Allows you to capitalize on heavy discounts and not be as route cautious out west or in cities. I would have one if I wasn’t going to be swapping trucks so often.
Thanks for the very helpful info
Sergio
Great info
These are great 100% truthful videos. Love it.
Great content and very informative as usual.
A bit late, but you should be using black sockets for impact. The chrome can crack or split and cut you up, or seriously hurt you when they explode.
That’s right. I actually have the impact sockets I need in the pouch behind the passenger seat. They made too much noise in the box lol
Great info thanks, what’s the difference between your rig and Alex’s and what can you do as a CDL that Alex can’t as a non-CDL (weight/length etc)
Eric Hawkins the trucks are the same. His trailer has single wheel and smaller axles because since he can only gross 26k he can basically only load about 9,500 max worth of freight. They’re the same length trailer now. With my trailer setup and being CDL I can generally put about 17-18k worth of freight on mine. Most of the “differences are on the administrative side. I have to register with IRP, IFTA and a drug consortium for random.
@@LoadMizer What extra cost breakdown do you have for IRP & IFTA? And do you feel like the extra wear and tear on the truck is worth it vs non-CDL?
Great Info Mizer.....We appreciate your helpful content, as well as the occasional Humor! Keep em rolling:)
mae bones thank you, I’ll try my best 👍
Good stuff man 👍
Maybe you could do a brief video on what would be asked of you during a roadside inspection. Some things I know of them asking for is triangles, spare fuses and making sure the fire extinguishers has an inspection tag on it. There’s obviously more rules than I can count but those are the ones asked
Matt Brumm there’s actually a ton. I have a buddy with the state police that works a scale house by my house. I’m actually already in the process of doing an interview on the internal works of a weigh station and a real time walk through if a level 1 inspection on my truck. 👍👍
Set of belts and radiador hose.
Thanks , valuable contenta.
Regards
Carlos Aguirre
25 July 2020
Carlos Aguirre I’d definitely have more for the truck for sure if it wasn’t a rental. That’s a nice thing about not having to cover any maintenance on it. 👍
Definitely gonna subscribe to your channel
Great content bro! Keep it up. How about showing your sleep/cooking setup?
Thanks man! I’m going to empty the rear of the cab next time I’m home so I can show everything about the base and mattress I had to modify and show how easy it is to install. 👍
4 cars on ur trailer use over tire strap with Rachet it attaches side rail look up auto hauling supply n u see different strap ideas 4 cars when u haul them
Yessir I’ve got a set of 4. I don’t haul many cars. I’ve heard the called both lassos and halos.
Just something that I carry is the kobalt x tire inflater and an extension cord that will reach passed the end of your trailer.
joseph frycek that’s an awesome idea. Beats crossing your fingers hoping the air hoses and chucks at a truck stop work 👍👍
@@LoadMizer I ran cars mostly and you just never know what condition they are in. Another thing I kept on my truck is a battery jump box... But I don't know if that's something freight guys would want to have.
joseph frycek hands down a must for hauling used vehicles and auction buys. It wouldn’t be a bad idea. I’ve need one once for a truck I hauled but if nothing else it’d be handy to have for yourself. That’s a great comment. Thank you for that! 👍👍
Add your thoughts on the differences in quality of tires on the trailer. Chinese vs Us made.
I’m actually in the process of gathering all of that data plus 10 ply vs 14 longevity/wear issues. 👍
In the information area, write a detailed list of what you use. You can even put a referral link with Amazon or... ? Affiliate link so your audience can make purchases and you make passive income.
Just a thought.
Congratulations on your 1000 Subs
I had thought about doing a breakdown like that. Thanks for that, I’ll check into it for sure. 👍👍
I carry an electric kit as welll. Wire, meter,connections,tape,fuses.....
Yes. Splices sometimes have to happen.
Load Mizer used mine today. Bad wire on trailer!
Damon LeMaster and just like that it’s already paying for itself 👌
Another great video 👍
Eric Redman thanks man!! 👍
Thanks for the video
No problem man. Thank you for watching! 👍👍
Can you do a piece on ELD devices? What they are, how they work, recommendations? I'll buy you lunch if you come through N. Virginia.
Yes, this would be nice, as well, Mizer.. Josh, I'm in NW Virginia, on the I-81 corridor.
@@geriatricginger Nice man, you drive? I'm just getting started.
Gr8 stuff man. Respect
Antone Gutierrez thanks man, I appreciate you watching 🙌
@@LoadMizer ABSOLUTLY man. Im still in the novice stages of this hotshot start up, kind of embarrassing theres so much I dont know but I am studying/notes/reading, watching videos, etc. So please keep up the videos with substance I truly appreciate them. Respect
Antone Gutierrez for sure man. There’s so much to know. You’re doing a good thing for yourself not just diving in. Gather as much as you can. I’ll do my best to roll the facts in as I can. 👍👍
What does the WHITE fire extinguisher signify?
Richard Barkley usually identifies a kitchen fire extinguishers rated for grease fires but the one I have just happens to be white instead of red. Still an ABC.
What did you do to make sure you were under the 65’ pickup truck & trailer law length??
The ball on my truck is off center 3 inches on plate that sits in a rail system. I have my plate sitting to where the ball is closest to the cab. Great question btw.
That’s is great info, I really appreciate it! Thank you so much for the reply! 🙏🏻
Can you maybe do a video on your fifth wheel setup
I just run a gooseneck ball setup, I could still show how to hook up though if that’s what you’re asking.
How strict are they on the 65’ rule for truck and trailer together?
And is it true if you get apportion plates can the truck and trailer be longer then 65’ legally then?
Hey bro can I get a 25 ft gooseneck trailer with 12000 lb since my truck is 14000 lb?. I would get 40ft trailer but it will take some times. And I don’t want to wait since everything is ready to go
I think you’re going to have a hard time building a profit pad running a trailer that short. It’s not impossible but if you’re strictly running load board freight it’s going to be very hard to make it worth your time with a trailer that short.
Thanks man! I might just wait 3 weeks till they build the trailer. 🙏🤙
Can you explain the whole extra tire & spare thing again? You prefer switching both at once?? Thnx for da help!
I like to change out both tires on the same hub at the same time. If you put a brand new tire on with a tire that has a couple of months worth of wear on it then the new tire will be taller and immediately start to wear irregularly. If you change both at the same time it will extend the life of the tires 👍
Hey so off topic question. How did u apportion the plates?
Where did u lease from?
To apportion the plates you register your vehicle through the IRP office in your state. Part of registration is setting up an IFTA account in that state as well. I’m not sure what you’re asking about where did I leased from. Are you talking about the company I was leased to before Tow Piglet?
@@LoadMizer the enterprise location u leased through? Is it the enterprise in Michigan? I know that to apportion the plates u need specific paper work on the truck that most enterprises won't offer up (atleast in ohio we need proof of ownership from enterprise) . Did enterprise not have an issue giving u the paper work?
Joe Brings ah ok gotcha. Wording is very important on that. Especially come tax time. All you need from Enterprise is front and back copy of the title. I rent from the Elkhart location. The Indiana locations are easy to deal with. Still though a handful of states won’t let you apportion a rental. In that instance I would look into a “remote office”. In Kentucky all I needed was a copy of the title from Enterprise.
@@LoadMizer **taking notes! Exactly the info I needed. Thanks bro!! Be safe!
Ohio let's u apportion lease rentals w lease rental agreement. Thanks again!
Joe Brings yessir!! Glad I could help out! 🙌👍
Look at you go! 1,000+ seems like hust yesterday you were few hundred. Keep it going, always enjoy you good videos. What do you use for your video edit/load. I dont want to dl something and waste time or ruin my computer. Once i get that going, maybe i cam post my videos. Thanks 👍🏻
No kidding man, I still can’t believe it! I use Adobe Premiere for my videos. There’s a lot I want to do with it in the future, I just literally have had zero time to learn a few things on it. If you have an Apple device you can use iMovie. It’s free and makes really good videos.
Load Mizer awesome thanks maybe i’ll get it going today
Did u already make a video of how u set up ur bed in the back of ur truck?
Yessir ruclips.net/video/M0bYEZ2ONqY/видео.html
Out of curiosity, why in-bed hitching, vs under-bed hitching? Thoughts on one vs the other, preference-wise? Cost perspective?
Geriatric Ginger good eye. The enterprise rentals use the in bed rail systems, I’d prefer in bed but so far this hasn’t been an issue for me. I’m not sure what these would cost to install in a personal vehicle. The plate with the ball I use was about $120. 👍
Is 18v inpact ok? Or 20volt a must for truck and trailer wheels?
18 should work. Look at the break away torque specs on the impact. I just got the big 700ft lb one because I figured if I’m gonna get one, night as well get one I can use on just about anything either on the road or at home. 🙌👍
Did Enterprise install your gooseneck hitch and if so, did they give you a choice of which one you could have? What happens, in regards to your hitch, when they call and say we have a new truck for you? Thanks, Huck.
I saw a partial reply about the hitch, but if you could expand on that I’d appreciate it.
Yes and that’s a good question. These all come with a rail mount system in the bed installed by a vendor nearby. You just buy the hitch plate and ball and each truck swap you just take your plate with you. The plate costs about $100
Is that a skidded coil back there on the bed?
SpearHead1011 it’s a spool of wire cable vertical on some 4x4s
R u non cdl or cdl hotshot good tips 4 new guys I've been driving 22 yrs otr
Brett Reines thanks man. I’m CDL. I put in 11 years otr semi. Definitely enjoying this side of the game much more. 👍
Do you run a power inverter. If you do what do you power with it. I’m looking into getting one
I actually don’t run one externally. This truck has one built in. It’s only 300watt but it runs everything I have. No coffee pot unfortunately lol. I had a couple on the semis. First one I got was through thermoking when I got an apu, then I had another with the 1,500watt from the major truck stops. The big yellow ones. Never had an issue with either of them.
Load Mizer do you run a microwave or mini fridge. Sorry for the questions I’m currently just waiting for my authority to go active. Trying to make sure I’m prepared.
Limitless Hauling i don’t. I use microwaves at truck stops for oatmeal. I don’t generally eat a lot when I drive. I normally just sit down and eat somewhere. Other than that I have non perishable food in the truck. I’m looking into various coolers though. Some sandwich meat and cheese would come in handy and save a lot.
Load Mizer that’s exactly what I’m thinking. Thanks for the advise.
What type of sleeper you have in your truck
Percy Scott I’ll show my bed setup next time I’m home. I’ll have to pull everything out to show how I modified it all. Basically though it’s just a plywood base and a memory foam mattress.
@@LoadMizer Ok thank you
Definitely gonna subscribe to your channel
Awesome man. Welcome 🙌👍