Exactly. In contrast if you run a shady operation or shabby equipment that's a hazard on the road plus you throw in a crappy attitude towards the officer, it's not ending well for one of yah.
@@georgeenriquez612 DOT training officer told me years ago........unfortunately we have field personnel that are MSU's.....Make Shit Up in order to write you a ticket.
Every single interaction and many level 1 inspections in my hotshot and I can honestly say that EVERY DOT officer I have dealt with has been very courteous and professional. Now that I'm running a semi, I haven't been inspected but once - because I was parked on a ramp illegally. No ticket, just woken up at 3 AM and a quick level 3 inspection. Others may have a different experience, but in my opinion it's probably the driver's attitude that brings that on.
Started driving Class 8 trucks 48 States in 1978. DOTed many times, never a big problem. However, I was stopped for speeding in Montana in 1981 or 1982 (105 MPH!). Well, thought I was going to jail. Nope, He says "No official ticket. You can pay the fine right here and go on your way. I said fine, what's the fine. His reply "How much you got?" He took the $160.00 I had in my wallet, handed me back $20.00 and said, "Have lunch on me". Away he went.
With most DOT officers. Give respect. Be courteous. And Keep calm. They are doing their job. If you’re doing your job there’s nothing to worry about being pulled over or going through a weigh station. In over 3 years driving commercially I have been inspected either roadside or weigh station probably 4-5 times a year or more. And has always been a good experience. The Maryland DOT actually has a flier they hand out at stops for a survey. They are held responsible for being knowledgeable and courteous through surveys.
The same situation happen to me first thing in the morning leaving Susanville heading back home to NV pulling our empty gooseneck. He seen our company sign on the truck but not our DOT numbers so he wanted to double check. The officer’s attitude changed for the better when he realized I had my CDL. He was nice overall but he still did a level one inspection on me and the only thing he complained about was our gooseneck trailer not having a factory license plate light but he let me go free and clear. I’m glad I didn’t get aggressive with him because he would’ve found something to bust me for at the end of the day.
Treat people with respect and they will treat you with respect,if you act a fool or give smart Alec remarks you best believe he will tear into you and toss the book at you great video Sam it pays to be respectful and courteous good job.
Great video. Too many people look for a reason to get the whole world on their side when they feel offended. There are shady vehicles running down the road. These officers for the most part are just trying to do their job and go home to their families. Some bad apples but no different than the drivers on the road. Most are just trying to do their job and go home to their families as well. We usually only hear of the bad apples on both sides.
i have worked with sooooo many 'outlaw' hotshots pulling wayy over 30-40k with no CDL, limping it along and doing it every day, tanks strapped on their rig, low tires, worn out everything, no gear, etc etc... and personally, i dont want those guys coming up behind ME or my family while sitting in traffic! the car hauler guys around here are the worst.....50k plus with no numbers in beaters. no wonder they pull us over!
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Was checking my load on a CA on ramp one time. 3 other trucks on the same ramp. Officer comes up and he seems annoyed asked me what I’m doing, I tell him, and then says I’m getting an inspection and can’t park here on the ramp. He goes and tells the other trucks the same, comes back to me and checks my license and keeps looking at another truck. Then says “You know you’re free to go. This other guy was rude to me and I’m going to give that guy the hard time.” It’s honestly that simple to save you headaches and time
Thanks for the video Sam. I was a policeman for 25+ years and most folks just don’t see the value in what law enforcement does. I used to follow another RUclips provider who appeared to be a supporter of law enforcement… until his kid got pulled over. It really didn’t matter why the young man got pulled over. The father just went haywire on the fact that it was his son that was pulled over, and it immediately became the officer’s fault. The video he posted was pretty harsh on law enforcement as a whole, which forced me to a decision. I unsubscribed from his channel. I don’t ever want to play the poor law enforcement card as views change in our society. But the truth of it is that law enforcement today encompasses a multitude of things our LEO’s are responsible for. And the truth is that most of our citizens go with what they heard or assume, before learning the truth of the law, and why LEO’s do what they do. Thanks for making great content Sam, and for being fair about it. No one wants to get pulled over, but sometimes the reasons for it might surprise someone. Explaining what and how you do things to operate within the law while making a living is important for your viewers. Operating in gray areas are potential cases that might go to court and receive later clarification in updates to said laws. The biggest take away we get from transportation and motor vehicle laws is that most were in acted for the safety of others. Some are for tax dollars. None are to hammer the person who is following the law. Thanks again, and Stay Safe!!! 👍🇺🇸😎
@@MysteryValleyRanch I'm glad I'm in good company. It was an honor to serve. I just wish I wasn't so worn out. I'd do it again in a heartbeat if I was younger. Time is rarely a friend it seams. Stay Safe!!!
@@vintagespeed Thanks Bud. Sadly, I retired after ripping my biceps off at home. Long recovery and my family members started needing my help with medical issues. I would have loved to stay in service to my community… but the higher powers has a different plan in store for me. I still think like a LEO, and will always think that way. I learned long ago to appreciate each person in a profession and to show respect for their knowledge and abilities. Hauling equipment certainly requires a lot of knowledge and ability, as Sam demonstrates and explains to us in his videos. A lot to learn there. Glad I found his channel. Stay Safe!!!
I think you will find today's police are an entirely different person. Their attitudes are much different. I know some who have quit the job because of the attitude ingrained in today's police. They were tired of the push to write tickets. Not just a single offense but to try to find as many offenses as possible. My wife has a job that puts her on the road late at night for several months of the year. She has never had a ticket. One of the most careful drivers I know. Yet she is pulled over about once a week always for " weaving ". She has drank probably 10 drinks over the 30+ years I have known her. So she isn't drinking. She usually ends up with a verbal warning for a light out. The tag light usually. I check her lights weekly so I know it's a crap thing.
I have heard that those in Colorado never end without a ticket. The state is money hungry. Glad I never dealt with them when I was farming. I used mostly dirt roads.
that's why i run 'em on magnets. slap them on when i hook up and pull them off after my drop for the run back home.... :eyes if your straps are right and your load is right and your numbers are on, they'll (usually) drive right on by. just dont drive thru those commercial areas where they do 'enforcement days'... good stuff man!
I bought a 2021 3500 single rear wheel ram my registration was out 11 months. Was pulled over by chp .he asked me if I bought the truck new I said yes but dmv didn't send me any paperwork. So he checked my dmv records and it shows that dmv never finished my paperwork. He gave me a fix it ticket and I went to dmv there was a weight fee problem. Dmv finished my paperwork it just cost me registration fee and 25 dollars for the fix it ticket. Any thing over 6 months chp can impound your truck or car until you get your paperwork done. This was out at the coast in valley ford CA. Denis from Santa Rosa CA. Treat police and chp with respect and it goes smooth.
This is cool, what I found out about DOT inspection and for hotshot setup as a example they still require you to have spare fuses. Even eth spare fuse holders might not buyt if a inspector wants to ba asshole.
Had a commercial cop try and write me up for the 100 gallon transfer tank in my F450 which I had plumbed into my truck tank. He tried to tell me that I needed placards, stop at RR crossings, blah blah blah. I told him it's plumbed into the truck it's an auxiliary fuel tank. He said it was not because of the transfer pump. I called BS, I pulled the pump off right in front of him and said now what, problem solved, he wasn't to happy
I know this is off topic for the video I appreciate the work you do on here for our entertainment but getting ready to do a nv5600 swap on my 06 ram and can’t find a conclusive comprehensive list of parts needed to complete the task any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance
7:10 putting #s on the side. But prefers the 5500 9:01 had his class a 10:01 said he’s glad he didn’t put a camera in his face 11:01 he’s running the last yr of the ‘08 non compliant 12:01 got his cdl -man all the hoops he has to go thru!!
Have you talked about insurance costs at all? I’ve gotten a few quotes and they are astounding… but it sure would make life easier to have DOT numbers and haul our equipment on our own schedule
When it comes to insurance, what do you want or need to know? The reality is, the rates ARE "astounding" as you typed. At least if you're referring to commercial type of insurance which I would assume you are since nobody that cares actually inquires about personal insurance for these topics since anybody that cares isn't worried about whether their personal policy would cover them or not. I'm not going to get into all of that in this comment. If you're wondering if the quotes you got were not accurate, it's hard to tell for sure but it depends on what you feel is "astounding". Some people may feel that $200 per month is "astounding" while others may feel that $2000 per month is "about right". If you're referring to insurance rates (on average) for many people pulling a pickup and trailer, it can vary depending on many factors such as year and model of equipment as well as the area where the equipment is "garaged" (kept) which is usually where you live. Also, the overall registered weight for what you want to haul may play a factor in the rates as well. As an example, someone living in California or New York or maybe other largely populated areas would typically have higher insurance rates than someone living in a less populated area such as Iowa, North or South Dakota, Nebraska, and so on. Also, if you are using a pickup that's say 10 years old or older, the rates will be less as well. The trailer might not matter as much but I'm sure it matters just a little bit. Next, if you're total GCVWR is over 26,000 pounds such as 26,001 and over, then you are considered to need a CDL in damn near any situation. *** (There may be some EXTREMELY RARE situations where you can get away with not needing a CDL if your GCVWR is over 26k but it's so rare to get that combination that it's really not really worth mentioning. One situation I can think of is if you have a vehicle such as a large box truck that has a GVWR of say 24k or right at 26k and you are pulling a trailer with a GVWR of 9,999 or less, then you "might" be able to get away with NOT having to have a CDL. But again, those situations are so super rare that it's not worth mentioning really. Also, it depends on where your vehicle is registered as well as where you're traveling as some states such as California and a few others have some stricter guidelines for when a CDL is required. In some cases, you "might" be able to get away with not having to have a CDL EVEN IF your trailer's GVWR is over 10k if you are NOT registered in California. But, don't hold me to that as I'm sure depending on which officer you got that day when being pulled over may write you a ticket or violation for having a trailer over 10k GVWR even if your GCVWR is under 26k. I'm not going to get into all of that here in a comment so if you have more questions about that, then I'll suggest you do more research on the subject) ** Now, DO NOT CONFUSE GCVWR with GVWR as they ARE NOT the same thing so you NEED to understand the difference. Again, do your research to understand the differences. If you are going to have a GCVWR of 26,001 and over and you are a "CDL" entity or driver, then your insurance would likely be even more expensive as your "perceived" risk would likely be greater since you're hauling more weight overall than a "non-CDL" driver/hauler. I can't confirm if this is true as I'm not Progressive or State Farm or The General or any other insurance company but my guess would be that their rates are based on risk and I would "assume" that there would be greater risk with hauling more weight. We can argue that a person with a CDL "should" (in theory) have more knowledge and potentially more skill to drive on the road than the typical driver of a typical personal vehicle but the reality is, there is PLENTY of evidence of many semi truck drivers as well as other pickup drivers with CDLs that are shown to be getting into accidents or running over things or not paying attention and doing stupid stuff all the time. So, saying that a CDL driver is a "better" driver is just plain horse crap and nonsense as there is plenty of evidence (with videos on RUclips and other places) to prove otherwise.
Anyway... So, you would have to consider if you're going to be considered a "non-CDL" hauler or someone with a CDL as this will make a difference. Also, it matters where you're planning to travel as the further distance you travel from your "homebase", the higher the rates. At least "typically" from what I understand. Again, I believe they consider this a higher risk situation due to familiarity with where you're traveling so there is greater risk traveling where you don't typically drive so you might not be as comfortable driving the roads and so on. So, if you stay within your state and are considered an "intrastate" driver, then your rates would likely be lower. If you plan to travel out of state or to multiple states, then you would be considdered an "interstate" driver so your rates would be higher. Another few things should be obvious which is your driving history as well as your credit which will increase your rates if you have driven like crap in the past and have bad credit. However, I have heard of people STILL getting pretty high rates even with no faults or maybe only 1 ticket or accident on their driving history "years ago" and having good credit. In general, the rates are just typically "astounding". Just to give you an idea, I believe "most" people were getting quotes of about $1600 to $2000 per month for a pickup and trailer about 1 to 2 years ago. I've heard some people saying it was $2200 to $2400 and even a few with higher rates yet. Typically, the insurance company will give you a quote for a year's worth of coverage and require an initial down payment of 20% so you can have to come up with anywhere between $3500 and $5000 or more just to get started. This isn't abnormal by any means. I would guess that the rates haven't come down at all and have likely increased over the last year or two so I wouldn't be surprised if the $2000 per month "average" is actually low now and maybe the $2200 to $2400 per month average is "the norm". Another thing you have to consider is the type of cargo you plan to haul because it matters with the rates as well. Although you could have sort of a "blanket coverage" that would allow you to haul general freight as well as automobiles and a few other things other than hazardous materials (likely a different rate as well), you wouldn't want to do that as hauling vehicles is actually more expensive than general freight for "most" insurance policies so you wouldn't want to have a "blanket" type of policy if you hardly ever haul cars. I know it seems weird but the policies for doing towing is actually lower than transporting vehicles for some reason. At least it was when I checked it many years ago and others have said the same thing. Perhaps it's changed now I don't know. Regardless, you would just want to know what you're hauling so you can get the right coverage and not over pay for stuff you're not hauling. I know some people think that hauling cars is the way to go but the reality is, it's a really "cut throat" market and since insurance is even more costly, it can make it not as desirable when it's all said and done. So, just pay attention. There are a few rare exceptions to the rates and I have seen a truck driver with a RUclips channel called "Just Truckin" (Justin is his name) and he owns his own semi truck with standard sleeper and an enclosed trailer (known as a "dry van"). He is only paying $500 per month for insurance for his equipment. How in the world does he get his insurance for about 25% less than most? Well, for one thing, he's been doing it for 5 years now and possibly going on 6 so the additional time in the industry has helped him. He said his rates were pretty high for he first 2 years or maybe 2 1/2 and then they started going down and after year 3, it got better. Also, he doesn't have any violations to my knowledge so that helps a bunch. And, I'm sure he may not have any personal vehicle driving violations so that helps as well. The reality is, if you're new to the industry, you're just going to have higher insurance, that's all there is to it. And, if you want to shop around, good luck. Unless by some really weird miracle you're able to convince some odd ball insurance company to write a commercial insurance policy for you, NO INSURANCE company other than Progressive will write a policy for you so you don't really have any options when it comes to a commercial policy. After a few years if you haven't had any violations or at least any "major" ones, you may be able to shop around but to start, you're just limited so you're pretty much stuck. The bottom line is, if you try to run without commercial insurance and you "should" be having it, it can get pretty costly if you don't have it and you get caught by DOT or get in an accident. I know there are people that run without it so I'm not sitting here trying to say that nobody does it. But, just know the consequences of not having it. The fines can be pretty steep. Also, the industry in general is just not an easy one at all right now when it comes to hauling freight for others. If it's for yourself, that's one thing. But, the rates that people or shippers are paying are so poor and there are so many available drivers / haulers in the industry that it's EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to make it in the industry anymore. There are just TOO MANY drivers so supply is FAR OUTWEIGHING the demand at this time. And unfortunately, I don't think it's going to change anytime soon because I've been seeing the same complaints for going on 5 or 6 years now and I've heard others say it was going on before that even though it was at least "better" prior to 3 years ago. So, if you're looking to just make things easier for yourself for hauling your own stuff, then you're probably fine. But, if you're looking to haul for others whether it be as an independent owner/operator or working under someone else, you better be prepared for extremely hard times. The industry is in the tank right now and isn't looking great by any means. Insurance is "astounding" though.
Don’t have a CDL, pull my skid loader daily for work. Never have been pulled over . Never had a issue. I always make sure everything is completely strapped and working. Wonder what they could actually do to me, I’m in Florida. I think only state troopers do that kind of enforcement here. Does not seem to be a issue here.
If your vehicle/trailer combination could fall into a class that would require a cdl, they could put it “out of service” until a properly licensed cdl holder shows up to drive it. There’s potential the officer could pile on tickets for not having any of the other items or documentation that goes along with having a cdl. Also, don’t forget about proper weight ratings on your vehicles(tires) & registration (if Florida does that).
@@hhazelhoff1363 total weight of what it’s capable of hauling, so if your truck is 14000 and trailer is 14000 you are at 28000 need a cdl the second you hook the trailer up to the truck empty….
Long time fan here! Just curious if you have your class A, why don’t you invest in a semi truck? Just curious, is it cheaper to run a 3500 or 5500 truck for what you do? Love the videos man! Greetings from Oregon!
Yes I have a class A. I would have been hitch hiking home when this dot officer pulled me over if I didn’t have my class a lol. And I made a video comparing the two. A big rig only has one use. Hauling. Can’t daily it can haul the family. It has one job. And it cost 2.5 times more to keep a semi legal plus double the cost to buy a compliant semi. And I don’t think I’d fit into most jobs with a semi. If I did I’d probably get stuck. I rely on 4x4 often
A CDL isn't as easy as it once was. i keep hearing that you must go to school, as they no longer will allow you to test without a registered school sign off. Oh, and the bi-annual medical. Because I stopped driving commercially, I down graded my license to a non-commercial Class AE, tractor trailer and motor cycle. My new home state doesn't have a non-commercial classification, so I lost my AE and got bumped back to passenger car with motor cycle endorsement. My F-650 Super truck became worthless as a tow vehicle unless I tow a jet ski, as the combi weight places me too close to 26,001 lbs. Much safer towing with it than the F-350. The kicker is, I can operate a truck tagged as FARM, up to 80,000 lbs, and a passenger car classification, provided I'm within 150 miles of the registered address.
My state has those special statutes for farmers too. My state also recognizes RV, Recreational Vehicle, and as long as you're NOT making money with it you can drive a tractor trailer if you wanted. Even air brakes on a motorhome are over looked since it's an RV. Kinda crazy really.
Got mine in 93 was none of that requirements now if you take a truck with automatic transmission it's says on your license the laws changed a lot not in favor of the trucker
i got my CDL during covid, talk about difficult! every appointment was scheduled out 90 days, and sometimes cancelled... was a royal PITA to make it happen. but i did and have been earning with it since. i run an F550 with a custom flatbed i made, weighs 9600, got the lightest 17.5k trailer i could find @ 6100lbs and usually haul lighter bulky loads. (why would you want to haul heavy at the same rate....??) anyway, our business works and we do well. waiting for economy to come back next year so we can get back to that good money we were making back in 2020.
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@@VBELTandSON I’m just saying brother I never said you wouldn’t miss work lol. I leave at 9 wrap up around dark 6-7 ish. Still plenty of time for work.
@@JesseJames-23 I like to see my family in the evenings. I like starting early less traffic less bs. Get done earlier go home with less traffic and I can still do other stuff around the house
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40 years driving a truck and I’ve found out. You treat the DOT like they treat you and usually. Everyone walks away satisfied.
Usually that’s the case but sometimes you do get DOT officers that are absolutely pricks
Exactly. In contrast if you run a shady operation or shabby equipment that's a hazard on the road plus you throw in a crappy attitude towards the officer, it's not ending well for one of yah.
@@georgeenriquez612 DOT training officer told me years ago........unfortunately we have field personnel that are MSU's.....Make Shit Up in order to write you a ticket.
Every single interaction and many level 1 inspections in my hotshot and I can honestly say that EVERY DOT officer I have dealt with has been very courteous and professional. Now that I'm running a semi, I haven't been inspected but once - because I was parked on a ramp illegally. No ticket, just woken up at 3 AM and a quick level 3 inspection. Others may have a different experience, but in my opinion it's probably the driver's attitude that brings that on.
Started driving Class 8 trucks 48 States in 1978. DOTed many times, never a big problem. However, I was stopped for speeding in Montana in 1981 or 1982 (105 MPH!). Well, thought I was going to jail. Nope, He says "No official ticket. You can pay the fine right here and go on your way. I said fine, what's the fine. His reply "How much you got?" He took the $160.00 I had in my wallet, handed me back $20.00 and said, "Have lunch on me". Away he went.
Not anymore...
It is always a good deal when an officer pulls you over and is civil.
well that's how it typically goes. if it doesn't might need more personal reflection.
With most DOT officers. Give respect. Be courteous. And Keep calm. They are doing their job. If you’re doing your job there’s nothing to worry about being pulled over or going through a weigh station. In over 3 years driving commercially I have been inspected either roadside or weigh station probably 4-5 times a year or more. And has always been a good experience. The Maryland DOT actually has a flier they hand out at stops for a survey. They are held responsible for being knowledgeable and courteous through surveys.
If we only had the same standards for our politicians as they do for the trucking industry..
The same situation happen to me first thing in the morning leaving Susanville heading back home to NV pulling our empty gooseneck. He seen our company sign on the truck but not our DOT numbers so he wanted to double check. The officer’s attitude changed for the better when he realized I had my CDL. He was nice overall but he still did a level one inspection on me and the only thing he complained about was our gooseneck trailer not having a factory license plate light but he let me go free and clear. I’m glad I didn’t get aggressive with him because he would’ve found something to bust me for at the end of the day.
Treat people with respect and they will treat you with respect,if you act a fool or give smart Alec remarks you best believe he will tear into you and toss the book at you great video Sam it pays to be respectful and courteous good job.
Great video. Too many people look for a reason to get the whole world on their side when they feel offended. There are shady vehicles running down the road. These officers for the most part are just trying to do their job and go home to their families. Some bad apples but no different than the drivers on the road. Most are just trying to do their job and go home to their families as well. We usually only hear of the bad apples on both sides.
i have worked with sooooo many 'outlaw' hotshots pulling wayy over 30-40k with no CDL, limping it along and doing it every day, tanks strapped on their rig, low tires, worn out everything, no gear, etc etc... and personally, i dont want those guys coming up behind ME or my family while sitting in traffic! the car hauler guys around here are the worst.....50k plus with no numbers in beaters. no wonder they pull us over!
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There are some good LE people out there. Great of you to maintain a legal business with insurance, license and ratings.
some? most of these guys are in it for the right reason, doing an important job. there is a small percentage that are in it for the wrong reasons.
Lol I do that crap with my blinker all the time! In a driveway, parking lot, camp…..
Respect given is respect earned. Good for you showing respect and receiving it back
Was checking my load on a CA on ramp one time. 3 other trucks on the same ramp. Officer comes up and he seems annoyed asked me what I’m doing, I tell him, and then says I’m getting an inspection and can’t park here on the ramp. He goes and tells the other trucks the same, comes back to me and checks my license and keeps looking at another truck. Then says “You know you’re free to go. This other guy was rude to me and I’m going to give that guy the hard time.” It’s honestly that simple to save you headaches and time
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Thanks for the video Sam. I was a policeman for 25+ years and most folks just don’t see the value in what law enforcement does. I used to follow another RUclips provider who appeared to be a supporter of law enforcement… until his kid got pulled over. It really didn’t matter why the young man got pulled over. The father just went haywire on the fact that it was his son that was pulled over, and it immediately became the officer’s fault. The video he posted was pretty harsh on law enforcement as a whole, which forced me to a decision. I unsubscribed from his channel. I don’t ever want to play the poor law enforcement card as views change in our society. But the truth of it is that law enforcement today encompasses a multitude of things our LEO’s are responsible for. And the truth is that most of our citizens go with what they heard or assume, before learning the truth of the law, and why LEO’s do what they do. Thanks for making great content Sam, and for being fair about it. No one wants to get pulled over, but sometimes the reasons for it might surprise someone. Explaining what and how you do things to operate within the law while making a living is important for your viewers. Operating in gray areas are potential cases that might go to court and receive later clarification in updates to said laws. The biggest take away we get from transportation and motor vehicle laws is that most were in acted for the safety of others. Some are for tax dollars. None are to hammer the person who is following the law. Thanks again, and Stay Safe!!! 👍🇺🇸😎
Yeah that was the same day I unsubscribed from the old “professional homeowner” too. Not such a star. Thanks for your service to your community.
@@MysteryValleyRanch I'm glad I'm in good company. It was an honor to serve. I just wish I wasn't so worn out. I'd do it again in a heartbeat if I was younger. Time is rarely a friend it seams. Stay Safe!!!
most of us understand what you guys do and the service you provide. nature of the job you're going to be dealing with those who do not... keep up!
@@vintagespeed Thanks Bud. Sadly, I retired after ripping my biceps off at home. Long recovery and my family members started needing my help with medical issues. I would have loved to stay in service to my community… but the higher powers has a different plan in store for me. I still think like a LEO, and will always think that way. I learned long ago to appreciate each person in a profession and to show respect for their knowledge and abilities. Hauling equipment certainly requires a lot of knowledge and ability, as Sam demonstrates and explains to us in his videos. A lot to learn there. Glad I found his channel. Stay Safe!!!
I think you will find today's police are an entirely different person. Their attitudes are much different.
I know some who have quit the job because of the attitude ingrained in today's police. They were tired of the push to write tickets. Not just a single offense but to try to find as many offenses as possible.
My wife has a job that puts her on the road late at night for several months of the year. She has never had a ticket. One of the most careful drivers I know. Yet she is pulled over about once a week always for " weaving ". She has drank probably 10 drinks over the 30+ years I have known her. So she isn't drinking. She usually ends up with a verbal warning for a light out. The tag light usually. I check her lights weekly so I know it's a crap thing.
You guys always do great work 👏
And people complain that tree trimming costs so much. Good work Sam!
I had 1 dot inspection and passed with no issues. He gave me just enough time to get my log book updated before he got to my door.
Always had great interactions when pulled over more warnings or nod and wave than tickets. In 40yrs of driving only 2 jerks.
I always say a DOT inspection is akin to a roadside colonoscopy.
I have heard that those in Colorado never end without a ticket. The state is money hungry. Glad I never dealt with them when I was farming. I used mostly dirt roads.
Those dang diesel cops 😂😂😂 stay safe Sam👍🇺🇸
that's why i run 'em on magnets. slap them on when i hook up and pull them off after my drop for the run back home.... :eyes if your straps are right and your load is right and your numbers are on, they'll (usually) drive right on by. just dont drive thru those commercial areas where they do 'enforcement days'... good stuff man!
I bought a 2021 3500 single rear wheel ram my registration was out 11 months. Was pulled over by chp .he asked me if I bought the truck new I said yes but dmv didn't send me any paperwork. So he checked my dmv records and it shows that dmv never finished my paperwork. He gave me a fix it ticket and I went to dmv there was a weight fee problem. Dmv finished my paperwork it just cost me registration fee and 25 dollars for the fix it ticket. Any thing over 6 months chp can impound your truck or car until you get your paperwork done. This was out at the coast in valley ford CA. Denis from Santa Rosa CA. Treat police and chp with respect and it goes smooth.
Never had any trouble with dot as long as they respectful iam respectful been driving semis otr for 20 yrs California never has bothered me
This is cool, what I found out about DOT inspection and for hotshot setup as a example they still require you to have spare fuses. Even eth spare fuse holders might not buyt if a inspector wants to ba asshole.
Most are respectful, but they're still highway pirates
Had a commercial cop try and write me up for the 100 gallon transfer tank in my F450 which I had plumbed into my truck tank. He tried to tell me that I needed placards, stop at RR crossings, blah blah blah. I told him it's plumbed into the truck it's an auxiliary fuel tank. He said it was not because of the transfer pump. I called BS, I pulled the pump off right in front of him and said now what, problem solved, he wasn't to happy
I know this is off topic for the video I appreciate the work you do on here for our entertainment but getting ready to do a nv5600 swap on my 06 ram and can’t find a conclusive comprehensive list of parts needed to complete the task any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance
7:10 putting #s on the side. But prefers the 5500
9:01 had his class a
10:01 said he’s glad he didn’t put a camera in his face
11:01 he’s running the last yr of the ‘08 non compliant
12:01 got his cdl
-man all the hoops he has to go thru!!
Let’s get to the DOT stop
Yeah let’s do it
Awesome setup
Have you talked about insurance costs at all? I’ve gotten a few quotes and they are astounding… but it sure would make life easier to have DOT numbers and haul our equipment on our own schedule
When it comes to insurance, what do you want or need to know?
The reality is, the rates ARE "astounding" as you typed. At least if you're referring to commercial type of insurance which I would assume you are since nobody that cares actually inquires about personal insurance for these topics since anybody that cares isn't worried about whether their personal policy would cover them or not. I'm not going to get into all of that in this comment.
If you're wondering if the quotes you got were not accurate, it's hard to tell for sure but it depends on what you feel is "astounding". Some people may feel that $200 per month is "astounding" while others may feel that $2000 per month is "about right".
If you're referring to insurance rates (on average) for many people pulling a pickup and trailer, it can vary depending on many factors such as year and model of equipment as well as the area where the equipment is "garaged" (kept) which is usually where you live. Also, the overall registered weight for what you want to haul may play a factor in the rates as well.
As an example, someone living in California or New York or maybe other largely populated areas would typically have higher insurance rates than someone living in a less populated area such as Iowa, North or South Dakota, Nebraska, and so on.
Also, if you are using a pickup that's say 10 years old or older, the rates will be less as well. The trailer might not matter as much but I'm sure it matters just a little bit.
Next, if you're total GCVWR is over 26,000 pounds such as 26,001 and over, then you are considered to need a CDL in damn near any situation.
*** (There may be some EXTREMELY RARE situations where you can get away with not needing a CDL if your GCVWR is over 26k but it's so rare to get that combination that it's really not really worth mentioning. One situation I can think of is if you have a vehicle such as a large box truck that has a GVWR of say 24k or right at 26k and you are pulling a trailer with a GVWR of 9,999 or less, then you "might" be able to get away with NOT having to have a CDL.
But again, those situations are so super rare that it's not worth mentioning really.
Also, it depends on where your vehicle is registered as well as where you're traveling as some states such as California and a few others have some stricter guidelines for when a CDL is required. In some cases, you "might" be able to get away with not having to have a CDL EVEN IF your trailer's GVWR is over 10k if you are NOT registered in California. But, don't hold me to that as I'm sure depending on which officer you got that day when being pulled over may write you a ticket or violation for having a trailer over 10k GVWR even if your GCVWR is under 26k.
I'm not going to get into all of that here in a comment so if you have more questions about that, then I'll suggest you do more research on the subject) **
Now, DO NOT CONFUSE GCVWR with GVWR as they ARE NOT the same thing so you NEED to understand the difference.
Again, do your research to understand the differences.
If you are going to have a GCVWR of 26,001 and over and you are a "CDL" entity or driver, then your insurance would likely be even more expensive as your "perceived" risk would likely be greater since you're hauling more weight overall than a "non-CDL" driver/hauler.
I can't confirm if this is true as I'm not Progressive or State Farm or The General or any other insurance company but my guess would be that their rates are based on risk and I would "assume" that there would be greater risk with hauling more weight.
We can argue that a person with a CDL "should" (in theory) have more knowledge and potentially more skill to drive on the road than the typical driver of a typical personal vehicle but the reality is, there is PLENTY of evidence of many semi truck drivers as well as other pickup drivers with CDLs that are shown to be getting into accidents or running over things or not paying attention and doing stupid stuff all the time.
So, saying that a CDL driver is a "better" driver is just plain horse crap and nonsense as there is plenty of evidence (with videos on RUclips and other places) to prove otherwise.
Anyway...
So, you would have to consider if you're going to be considered a "non-CDL" hauler or someone with a CDL as this will make a difference.
Also, it matters where you're planning to travel as the further distance you travel from your "homebase", the higher the rates. At least "typically" from what I understand.
Again, I believe they consider this a higher risk situation due to familiarity with where you're traveling so there is greater risk traveling where you don't typically drive so you might not be as comfortable driving the roads and so on.
So, if you stay within your state and are considered an "intrastate" driver, then your rates would likely be lower. If you plan to travel out of state or to multiple states, then you would be considdered an "interstate" driver so your rates would be higher.
Another few things should be obvious which is your driving history as well as your credit which will increase your rates if you have driven like crap in the past and have bad credit.
However, I have heard of people STILL getting pretty high rates even with no faults or maybe only 1 ticket or accident on their driving history "years ago" and having good credit.
In general, the rates are just typically "astounding".
Just to give you an idea, I believe "most" people were getting quotes of about $1600 to $2000 per month for a pickup and trailer about 1 to 2 years ago. I've heard some people saying it was $2200 to $2400 and even a few with higher rates yet. Typically, the insurance company will give you a quote for a year's worth of coverage and require an initial down payment of 20% so you can have to come up with anywhere between $3500 and $5000 or more just to get started.
This isn't abnormal by any means.
I would guess that the rates haven't come down at all and have likely increased over the last year or two so I wouldn't be surprised if the $2000 per month "average" is actually low now and maybe the $2200 to $2400 per month average is "the norm".
Another thing you have to consider is the type of cargo you plan to haul because it matters with the rates as well. Although you could have sort of a "blanket coverage" that would allow you to haul general freight as well as automobiles and a few other things other than hazardous materials (likely a different rate as well), you wouldn't want to do that as hauling vehicles is actually more expensive than general freight for "most" insurance policies so you wouldn't want to have a "blanket" type of policy if you hardly ever haul cars.
I know it seems weird but the policies for doing towing is actually lower than transporting vehicles for some reason. At least it was when I checked it many years ago and others have said the same thing. Perhaps it's changed now I don't know.
Regardless, you would just want to know what you're hauling so you can get the right coverage and not over pay for stuff you're not hauling.
I know some people think that hauling cars is the way to go but the reality is, it's a really "cut throat" market and since insurance is even more costly, it can make it not as desirable when it's all said and done. So, just pay attention.
There are a few rare exceptions to the rates and I have seen a truck driver with a RUclips channel called "Just Truckin" (Justin is his name) and he owns his own semi truck with standard sleeper and an enclosed trailer (known as a "dry van"). He is only paying $500 per month for insurance for his equipment.
How in the world does he get his insurance for about 25% less than most? Well, for one thing, he's been doing it for 5 years now and possibly going on 6 so the additional time in the industry has helped him. He said his rates were pretty high for he first 2 years or maybe 2 1/2 and then they started going down and after year 3, it got better.
Also, he doesn't have any violations to my knowledge so that helps a bunch. And, I'm sure he may not have any personal vehicle driving violations so that helps as well.
The reality is, if you're new to the industry, you're just going to have higher insurance, that's all there is to it.
And, if you want to shop around, good luck. Unless by some really weird miracle you're able to convince some odd ball insurance company to write a commercial insurance policy for you, NO INSURANCE company other than Progressive will write a policy for you so you don't really have any options when it comes to a commercial policy. After a few years if you haven't had any violations or at least any "major" ones, you may be able to shop around but to start, you're just limited so you're pretty much stuck.
The bottom line is, if you try to run without commercial insurance and you "should" be having it, it can get pretty costly if you don't have it and you get caught by DOT or get in an accident.
I know there are people that run without it so I'm not sitting here trying to say that nobody does it. But, just know the consequences of not having it. The fines can be pretty steep.
Also, the industry in general is just not an easy one at all right now when it comes to hauling freight for others. If it's for yourself, that's one thing. But, the rates that people or shippers are paying are so poor and there are so many available drivers / haulers in the industry that it's EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to make it in the industry anymore.
There are just TOO MANY drivers so supply is FAR OUTWEIGHING the demand at this time. And unfortunately, I don't think it's going to change anytime soon because I've been seeing the same complaints for going on 5 or 6 years now and I've heard others say it was going on before that even though it was at least "better" prior to 3 years ago.
So, if you're looking to just make things easier for yourself for hauling your own stuff, then you're probably fine. But, if you're looking to haul for others whether it be as an independent owner/operator or working under someone else, you better be prepared for extremely hard times. The industry is in the tank right now and isn't looking great by any means.
Insurance is "astounding" though.
Get R done 💪🥳
That first song sounds like you singing 😂
Don’t have a CDL, pull my skid loader daily for work. Never have been pulled over . Never had a issue. I always make sure everything is completely strapped and working. Wonder what they could actually do to me, I’m in Florida. I think only state troopers do that kind of enforcement here. Does not seem to be a issue here.
If your vehicle/trailer combination could fall into a class that would require a cdl, they could put it “out of service” until a properly licensed cdl holder shows up to drive it. There’s potential the officer could pile on tickets for not having any of the other items or documentation that goes along with having a cdl. Also, don’t forget about proper weight ratings on your vehicles(tires) & registration (if Florida does that).
In Florida as well and haul bobcats/mini x if your truck and trailer has aGCVWR of over 26001 you need a cdl…
@@jimtheriver7270 I think the
It’s the the total weight of what you actually weigh, or the total weight the truck and trailer plus load is rated for ?
@@hhazelhoff1363 total weight of what it’s capable of hauling, so if your truck is 14000 and trailer is 14000 you are at 28000 need a cdl the second you hook the trailer up to the truck empty….
Long time fan here! Just curious if you have your class A, why don’t you invest in a semi truck? Just curious, is it cheaper to run a 3500 or 5500 truck for what you do? Love the videos man! Greetings from Oregon!
Yes I have a class A. I would have been hitch hiking home when this dot officer pulled me over if I didn’t have my class a lol. And I made a video comparing the two. A big rig only has one use. Hauling. Can’t daily it can haul the family. It has one job. And it cost 2.5 times more to keep a semi legal plus double the cost to buy a compliant semi. And I don’t think I’d fit into most jobs with a semi. If I did I’d probably get stuck. I rely on 4x4 often
A CDL isn't as easy as it once was. i keep hearing that you must go to school, as they no longer will allow you to test without a registered school sign off. Oh, and the bi-annual medical.
Because I stopped driving commercially, I down graded my license to a non-commercial Class AE, tractor trailer and motor cycle. My new home state doesn't have a non-commercial classification, so I lost my AE and got bumped back to passenger car with motor cycle endorsement.
My F-650 Super truck became worthless as a tow vehicle unless I tow a jet ski, as the combi weight places me too close to 26,001 lbs. Much safer towing with it than the F-350.
The kicker is, I can operate a truck tagged as FARM, up to 80,000 lbs, and a passenger car classification, provided I'm within 150 miles of the registered address.
My state has those special statutes for farmers too. My state also recognizes RV, Recreational Vehicle, and as long as you're NOT making money with it you can drive a tractor trailer if you wanted. Even air brakes on a motorhome are over looked since it's an RV. Kinda crazy really.
In my state you still have to have the corresponding license class and endorsements with non cdl for farm tags.
Got mine in 93 was none of that requirements now if you take a truck with automatic transmission it's says on your license the laws changed a lot not in favor of the trucker
i got my CDL during covid, talk about difficult! every appointment was scheduled out 90 days, and sometimes cancelled... was a royal PITA to make it happen. but i did and have been earning with it since. i run an F550 with a custom flatbed i made, weighs 9600, got the lightest 17.5k trailer i could find @ 6100lbs and usually haul lighter bulky loads. (why would you want to haul heavy at the same rate....??) anyway, our business works and we do well. waiting for economy to come back next year so we can get back to that good money we were making back in 2020.
Is your intro song the intro for The Ranch on Netflix. Noticed it in your last few videos. Really enjoy your videos from 🇮🇪🤠.
I don’t know that show but the song is ‘Irene’ by ‘Binkley’ and I first heard it here. I used Shazam to find that out and now play it a lot! Love it, we’re almost neighbours 🏴🤓
50 miles …. I’m pretty sure it’s 150 air mile radius where no logs are required
That to I was referring to insurance aswell
What's that song at the beginning?
Sam is that your music?
hi there interesting . john
You're so modus, Sam. He just wanted to pull you over because of youtube content and so good looking. Lol!
I have had cops come up and tell me they watch the channel haha
Your always going to get hit at the early morning hours. If you left at 9am you would have never seen him
Would miss half the day of work doing that.
@@VBELTandSON I’m just saying brother I never said you wouldn’t miss work lol.
I leave at 9 wrap up around dark 6-7 ish. Still plenty of time for work.
@@JesseJames-23 I like to see my family in the evenings. I like starting early less traffic less bs. Get done earlier go home with less traffic and I can still do other stuff around the house
Is that you singing? Kinda sounds like you lol.
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