Wow. As someone starting off fresh with dispatching and logistics, this video is so insightful. Like it’s so educational and informative that this video alone could help you launch your hotshot business and go from there. I truly appreciate you for taking the time out to do this.
That's very nice of you. I'm sure there are other strategies as well that wasn't covered in this video that may be helpful. Never stop learning, keep adding strategies as extra options.
Awesome tutorial and thank you i drove for about 13 years and now going to start hotshot would love some more pointers and again ones again thank you.i am very new at this.
im new to this , and im barely learning because i have friends and fam members that own trucks and the business is good , and i want to learn more about loadboards before i jump in into dispatching for someome,, but this was very informative for me,,gives me an idea in how it works.... you should teach me mannnn!!!! lol GOD BLESS YOU and your fam..
That was an interesting video. I've wondered how you folks investigate what's available on the load board. I'm not involved in trucking but am interested in some channels like yours. I know you are no longer in hot-shotting but would guess that what you are doing with FedEx is similar. I recently found your channel and have subscribed.
Thank you for the support Ron. The FedEx board for Custom Critical is a little different. Easier to get loads in this game, atleast for me anyhow. In expediting I have a way bigger dead head at times angle gotten paid well for it. In hot shoting I would try to keep the dead head around 150-200. Looking back i should've expanded the dead head and looked for higher paying loads to make up for the dead head. Now in expediting it feels normal to dead head 500 miles. Doesn't bother us if we get good paying load to cover the dead head miles. Thanks for subscribing. I hope you, your family and friends are healthy.
@@TruckandTravel Hlo just now i have got ur channel in youtube and wathched this video, it's really very nice video.Will u pls make a video on this topic that how to collaborate with several truck owners as a freight broker ?
to be honest i don't want to say. there are a lot that goes into that answer. what location you are at. what it is. length of trip. For the most part it is hard to find 1.90 per mile with deadhead. that was a rare find but I think it may have been a wide load or something cause it was still on the board. usually great loads like that dont last a minute unless by chance you are there at the right moment to grab it.
This is Awesome. Great way of explaining the app and the what not's lol Is there smaller stuff on the app as far as weight like for a single axle 3500 pounds??
Truck and Travel We came off of the road, started dispatching and hired owner-operators. If we could finally hit that 1000 subs, we would be doing better. Unfortunately, I get asked that a lot about being a Buckeyes fan, but I just can’t get into sports. Thank you for asking. Oh and if brokers would stop taking booked loads from us because someone else would run it cheaper.
do not depend on youtube. it only pays $0.005 per view. Consider taking on semi's, they are easier to find loads for. We wish you guys the best. Make me a short video clip with you guys saying "We are Life On The Road Hotshot Trucking Edition on youtube and you are watching truck and travel"
Truck and Travel I would love to have some semi’s running under us. Maybe sometime soon, I can put together a video for you. Thank you for the offer and help.
Good video. Informative. A lot of questions. Im a semi driver now but need a change. Seriously looking into this option. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Rob
I live in Ventura county California! I drive a dump truck! Do they post loads on there for my type of truck too? I don’t wanna go out of state only locally
Can you guide me what kind of truck and pick up truck should I get to start doing this business, I don’t have the CDL license yet and I leave in the state of Massachusetts
Im new to this I have a toyota tundra v6 truck I want to carry load in the back of my truck no trailer yet do you think they will have any thing available for me
I've seen a channel on RUclips called gator chronicles and he was running a half ton truck with pipe bars on it. Sometimes his truck would get beat up by fork lifts. You still have to make sure you do not put more on the truck then what it says it can handle from the manufacturer, DOT officers are looking. That's all I know.
Hello Maxim, you will not find loads for the van on the load board. You will need to use a different strategy and find direct customers within your area.
@@TruckandTravel // I bought a semi and a stepdeck and ramps and rented the whole thing out to a trucking company. I'm quitting my clinical job to go buy another truck and trailer or just drive for that company lol. Wild huh?
Have to have your own authority. Some require having your own authority for a certain amount of time. If you are new to trucking I recommend leasing onto Landstar or FedEx Custom Critical.
Depends on what you are hauling (auto, RV transport, flatbed etc). If I remember correctly we had to have a $1,000,000 policy on cargo but you want to check with an insurance company that is familiar with CDL coverage.
I have a question for you what would you charge to transport 2- 20 foot shipping containers combine grocery Weight around 24K from New Jersey to California 2905 miles appreciate any feedback
Hello sir- single mother here. I have a regular truck with a 6X12 trailer 😂 I’d love to try and haul with what I have. Hopefully I can grow and buy a bigger trailer. Any recommendations? TIA! 😊
I work in Logistics...... so a site like this seems extremely crazy to me ..... guess I’m used to using XPO to manage expediting services ..... why wouldn’t you get into the car part industries?
Hi Darrick, Im starting H.S. but undecided between doing my own dispatch or hiring a dispatch service for 8%. Others including TowPiglet recommended hiring it out... Do you think its too much for a beginner while trying to learn the trucking trade? Im really in no hurry when on the road, so im guessing i could holdout and wait for better freight...any opinions?
+El Toro Transport I do think it's too much for a beginner. I would recommend driving for landstar before starting your own trucking company. But you would have to pick your own loads. I would get a dispatch that takes care of other hot shot drivers so they are more familiar with places to stay away from. Picking your own loads is a lot to take on and causes down time. Dispatch might get you loads while you are driving. Hope that helps. We wish you the best.
Depends on your axle & if you have cdl or not. Ex if you have a 40 ft trailer w/o CDL - it may be @ 10k - so that you don’t have to go through weigh stations ect. The more direct answer- google/FMCSA website
Hi I am also interested in starting Hot shot business, Questions If I buy a RAM 2500 and don’t buy a gooseneck trailer in the beginning, can I still do this business with RAM truck ? With this can I still find loads ? Thanks Please answer and advice
+Drew Murphy semi loads by far are easier to find. Part of the reason we got out of hot shotting was because it's harder to find loads. We wanted to position ourselves the best way possible for us to make money with less stress and ended up in expediting for FedEx and so far so good.
Truck and Travel I am considering getting into hotshot, but I feel like it’s crazy to quit a job with a stable paycheck every week. But to get into hotshot it’s a lot of money, I just need to do a lot more research I guess lol
@@TruckandTravel I have my CDL for months, drove for a few companies, but it ain't working for me, can you offer me some pointers on how to about getting started with a semi....
Wow. As someone starting off fresh with dispatching and logistics, this video is so insightful. Like it’s so educational and informative that this video alone could help you launch your hotshot business and go from there. I truly appreciate you for taking the time out to do this.
That's very nice of you. I'm sure there are other strategies as well that wasn't covered in this video that may be helpful. Never stop learning, keep adding strategies as extra options.
Are you still using this today?
How do you get paid?From Broker?
One of the only valid videos on RUclips for business owners. At all
Thank you very much 👍
Awesome tutorial and thank you i drove for about 13 years and now going to start hotshot would love some more pointers and again ones again thank you.i am very new at this.
im new to this , and im barely learning because i have friends and fam members that own trucks and the business is good , and i want to learn more about loadboards before i jump in into dispatching for someome,, but this was very informative for me,,gives me an idea in how it works.... you should teach me mannnn!!!! lol GOD BLESS YOU and your fam..
Good video man
Thank you TP. Means a lot coming from you.
I use the same load board. I have no problem finding loads my hotshot. Cool video man. 👍👍👍
Thank you sir
Very informative. One of the best video on youtube during with hotshot
Thank you
I like straight to the point vids thanks bud
Your welcome
That was an interesting video. I've wondered how you folks investigate what's available on the load board. I'm not involved in trucking but am interested in some channels like yours. I know you are no longer in hot-shotting but would guess that what you are doing with FedEx is similar. I recently found your channel and have subscribed.
Thank you for the support Ron. The FedEx board for Custom Critical is a little different. Easier to get loads in this game, atleast for me anyhow. In expediting I have a way bigger dead head at times angle gotten paid well for it. In hot shoting I would try to keep the dead head around 150-200. Looking back i should've expanded the dead head and looked for higher paying loads to make up for the dead head. Now in expediting it feels normal to dead head 500 miles. Doesn't bother us if we get good paying load to cover the dead head miles. Thanks for subscribing. I hope you, your family and friends are healthy.
@@TruckandTravel Hlo just now i have got ur channel in youtube and wathched this video, it's really very nice video.Will u pls make a video on this topic that how to collaborate with several truck owners as a freight broker ?
if you have any helpful tips with truckstop please leave a comment for others to learn. Thanks for checking out the video.
Truck and Travel what’s the highest pay rate
they all range. The rates go up and down all the time. 2018 was the best. 2019 doesn't come close.
Truck and Travel the ave might be around 1.9
to be honest i don't want to say. there are a lot that goes into that answer. what location you are at. what it is. length of trip. For the most part it is hard to find 1.90 per mile with deadhead. that was a rare find but I think it may have been a wide load or something cause it was still on the board. usually great loads like that dont last a minute unless by chance you are there at the right moment to grab it.
Truck and Travel Columbus Ohio. U trying to say I’ll fine load like maybe 1.4 most part
Good advice man, pretty realistic, thanks.
Can I practice looking up loads, even though I haven't got into hot shot yet? I wanna know more though
I was wondering the same .but 6 months later I hope you figured it out .
john johnson you can get a free 10 day trial on some pages. Just look for some.
Leo ,Thanks
Lol. You sound like me. But your answer is no. You're gonna have too pay.
123 and dat gives free trials, u can cancel before the trial ends
Very good channel
Thank you
Great content!
saludos mi hno desde Puerto Rico
Question Can I start with just a pick up truck doing power loads or bed loads ? Or does truck stop not have those thanks !
This is Awesome. Great way of explaining the app and the what not's lol Is there smaller stuff on the app as far as weight like for a single axle 3500 pounds??
Now you have to do all the logistics in under one second or the load is gone.
Lol. How are you guys doing? So are you guys Buckeye fans?
Truck and Travel
We came off of the road, started dispatching and hired owner-operators. If we could finally hit that 1000 subs, we would be doing better.
Unfortunately, I get asked that a lot about being a Buckeyes fan, but I just can’t get into sports. Thank you for asking.
Oh and if brokers would stop taking booked loads from us because someone else would run it cheaper.
do not depend on youtube. it only pays $0.005 per view. Consider taking on semi's, they are easier to find loads for. We wish you guys the best. Make me a short video clip with you guys saying "We are Life On The Road Hotshot Trucking Edition on youtube and you are watching truck and travel"
Truck and Travel
I would love to have some semi’s running under us. Maybe sometime soon, I can put together a video for you. Thank you for the offer and help.
Good video. Informative. A lot of questions. Im a semi driver now but need a change. Seriously looking into this option. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Rob
Me personally, I'm not a fan of the hot shot game. Hate being cooped up in a pickup. We left hot shot trucking to do expediting
Nice video! More please!
There's two different options the new version and the classic version. I found the classic version has alot more traditional options
I live in Ventura county California! I drive a dump truck! Do they post loads on there for my type of truck too? I don’t wanna go out of state only locally
Can you guide me what kind of truck and pick up truck should I get to start doing this business, I don’t have the CDL license yet and I leave in the state of Massachusetts
Im new to this I have a toyota tundra v6 truck I want to carry load in the back of my truck no trailer yet do you think they will have any thing available for me
I've seen a channel on RUclips called gator chronicles and he was running a half ton truck with pipe bars on it. Sometimes his truck would get beat up by fork lifts. You still have to make sure you do not put more on the truck then what it says it can handle from the manufacturer, DOT officers are looking. That's all I know.
Can somebody advice where i can find load for the sprinter van? I cant load my sprinter using DAT Loadboard for 3 days in Macunge, PA. Please help!!!
Hello Maxim, you will not find loads for the van on the load board. You will need to use a different strategy and find direct customers within your area.
@@RIMOO7 Can i find loads for the box truck or you are talking in general?
Maxim Ivanov , it’s almost impossible to find loads on the load board for a van or box truck. You will need to use different strategy to find loads.
Miss you guys.
How is hot shot going?
@@TruckandTravel // I bought a semi and a stepdeck and ramps and rented the whole thing out to a trucking company. I'm quitting my clinical job to go buy another truck and trailer or just drive for that company lol. Wild huh?
@@TruckandTravel // We should talk soon bro.
Didn't see that coming. Hope it works out. 👍
@@TruckandTravel // Trucking rates are fantastic!!!
so if you got the semi truck, just go to dash board to find load, do they required exp 2 years or anything? Thank
Have to have your own authority. Some require having your own authority for a certain amount of time. If you are new to trucking I recommend leasing onto Landstar or FedEx Custom Critical.
a question do you use personal use for the truck or commercial insurance?
Commercial insurance
How do I get into semi load.
Could you please educate me on that.
Can you look up 26ft box truck on tht load board?
God bless you!
God Bless you as well
I use to live in Findlay!
So helpful
What insurance do you need to cover the freight ?
Depends on what you are hauling (auto, RV transport, flatbed etc). If I remember correctly we had to have a $1,000,000 policy on cargo but you want to check with an insurance company that is familiar with CDL coverage.
@@TruckandTravel I was told Progressive's has a commercial policy by a friend
I have a question for you what would you charge to transport 2- 20 foot shipping containers combine grocery Weight around 24K from New Jersey to California 2905 miles appreciate any feedback
Sorry, we no longer do flatbed. Landstar seams to have some good drivers.
Thanks 🙏🏾
Hello sir- single mother here. I have a regular truck with a 6X12 trailer 😂 I’d love to try and haul with what I have. Hopefully I can grow and buy a bigger trailer. Any recommendations? TIA! 😊
I'm not sure about that size, I won't say it can't be done but it's gonna be tough.
I work in Logistics...... so a site like this seems extremely crazy to me ..... guess I’m used to using XPO to manage expediting services ..... why wouldn’t you get into the car part industries?
i am interesred to enter the car parts industry, please can you teach me?
Did you say you have a factory company?
Do you book another load to come back home at the same time? That way you’re not driving back home empty.
Do they have work for cargo vans?
Hi Darrick,
Im starting H.S. but undecided between doing my own dispatch or hiring a dispatch service for 8%. Others including TowPiglet recommended hiring it out... Do you think its too much for a beginner while trying to learn the trucking trade? Im really in no hurry when on the road, so im guessing i could holdout and wait for better freight...any opinions?
+El Toro Transport I do think it's too much for a beginner. I would recommend driving for landstar before starting your own trucking company. But you would have to pick your own loads. I would get a dispatch that takes care of other hot shot drivers so they are more familiar with places to stay away from. Picking your own loads is a lot to take on and causes down time. Dispatch might get you loads while you are driving. Hope that helps. We wish you the best.
@@TruckandTravel Thank you!
your welcome
I’m curious to know about sprinter van rates
sorry I cant help. sometimes they give you 30 day free trials.
Do you need another insurance for the cargo ?
yes for freight
This is probably a dumb question but how do you get how much weight you can take.
Depends on your axle & if you have cdl or not. Ex if you have a 40 ft trailer w/o CDL - it may be @ 10k - so that you don’t have to go through weigh stations ect. The more direct answer- google/FMCSA website
Hi
I am also interested in starting Hot shot business,
Questions
If I buy a RAM 2500 and don’t buy a gooseneck trailer in the beginning, can I still do this business with RAM truck ?
With this can I still find loads ?
Thanks
Please answer and advice
Yeah. My buddy Uses a Flatbed to Haul Motorcycles across the country, mostly track bikes being takin to new owners or Tracks
Can u get car hauling loads on that also
+Tyler Helbert not totally sure. I think I heard once that centraldispatch.com was a good site for that.
coffee warmer bro
what package plan did you purchase for truckstop.com?
The most expensive one, not sure what it was called. I think $150 a month
Hello, are you still in the business?
This was very informative
Not in hot shot. Still connected to the trucking world
2023 dispatching for Hotshot trucking, still worth it?
Haven't been in hot shot since 2019. I would recommend leasing onto Landstar. They have their own load boards. They don't make money unless you do.
@TruckandTravel thank you for answering! will look into it
Hotshot loads vs semi loads? Which do you think is the better route? Is it harder to find jobs for hotshot?
+Drew Murphy semi loads by far are easier to find. Part of the reason we got out of hot shotting was because it's harder to find loads. We wanted to position ourselves the best way possible for us to make money with less stress and ended up in expediting for FedEx and so far so good.
Truck and Travel I am considering getting into hotshot, but I feel like it’s crazy to quit a job with a stable paycheck every week. But to get into hotshot it’s a lot of money, I just need to do a lot more research I guess lol
It does take a lot of money. I highly recommend semi over hotshot
@@TruckandTravel I have my CDL for months, drove for a few companies, but it ain't working for me, can you offer me some pointers on how to about getting started with a semi....
Are straight box truck drivers allowed on here?
Not sure if they have loads on there. You would think so, but not sure. Might say on website somewhere.
Did you find one? I'm new here and is hard to find for box trucks
COULD SOMEONE SAY WHİCH PLATFORM FOR EU USED
using this site where does it say how much insurance is required ?
Not sure. Haven't used it in awhile. Might have to look for there phone number and give them a call
Is this for independent hotshots ??
Yes, If we was going to continue down the road of hot shot we would drive for a company and not our own. Can be cheaper doing that.
What are dead head miles?.....
Miles driving empty with no load to the pickup.
very informative
Are you doing hot short?
I like it, l want start
a hot short please give your advice
thank you for sharing ae you a HS CDL
When we did HS at the end we was CDL A with no air breaks and no 5th wheel. We later retook all the test to get them. Started out as non cdl hs.
Can a Hot Shot move a 54' modular house?
not sure,
Do you even have a CDL ??
250 miles for $700
I’d rather do Uber eat 😂
The video is from 2019. Rates go up and down.
is truckstop better then DAT
I think it depends on the person but prefer truckstop over dat.
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