Hotshot Equipment Basics! What Kind of Equipment Do You Need to Start In Hotshot Trucking? 

Get one of those flashlights that you can put around your forehead in case you need both hand free to do some work on the truck or trailer. Great video.

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This has become my favorite Hot Shot channel. Everything recorded is information you want and need to know, delivered in a way that is easy to understand and to the point without rambling and chaotic thoughts bouncing all around. Yousiff's pleasant personality comes through and you find yourself looking forward to the next video. Yousiff, thank you for all that you do, you are becoming a smash hit on RU-vid and I believe you will soon be the leader in this space.

Another super, informative video man !! People should really appreciate how you use your valuable time to teach others. Keep up the great work, great attitude, and be safe!!! 👍✌️

Thanks for all your info.im a truck driver for 12 years.and I like what you do and .that your willing to help.others.thankyou

Get yourself signed up as an amazon affiliate . then post links to the items you show in your videos. It'll help you make a few more bucks and is easy. And it'll help your viewers see the correct items to use.

Great video, Yousif! I've been a subscriber and faithful viewer since the very first video of yours that RU-vid suggested to me. I love your videos because you have a unique "flavor" as compared to most other hotshot channels -- you give the sense of a very honest documentary view of your journey and experiences, while you, yourself, are still very new and developing in the industry. You share not just the greatest, most rewarding, parts of your experience, but also some of the scary, lesson-learning moments, but always with so much positivity and sheer joy for life! You did a great job laying out pretty much all of the essentials needed for the job (in terms of tools/equipment) and I think the one new thing that I've never seen any of the other channels mention was the tire plug kit -- that's a really good tip!!! Maybe in an upcoming video, you could run through all the stuff you use INSIDE your cab -- like a "sleeping & living/tech gear" video. For example, I've noticed your plug-in cooler/fridge -- what brand/model is that? How well does it work? If it plugs into the cigarette lighter port, then what do you do about overnight/34-hr resets to keep it cold, etc.? Keep up these great videos! A lot of us viewers out here need your inspiration!

I’m missing the tire patch kit definitely a life saver great 👍 vibe.

You should also get slider winches for flatbed for you 4” straps to save time plus space in you truck

Tire plug kit is a good idea. I have had tires with a screw in them that I plugged on the vehicle then top off the air at a gas station. A 12 volt air compressor might be a nice thing to have too. Put a plug in the tire add some air and move on.

You need to make a video on the tech stuff you use. Like which load boards GPS Eld software.

Just wanted to say Thank you. You do a great job at covering the important stuff. I'm not a hotshot driver. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express. (Kidding!). I'm toying with the idea of becoming a hotshot. Thank you! Stay safe!

Very cool!! Thanks for the info on the amounts of necessary items!

Don't forget your" Tape measure" and spare axle for when it breaks and extra wheel. Enjoy your videos take care. God Bless you and your family keep safe.

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I need to buy equipments so thanks a lot again youssif , very helpful

Great video & excellent info. This channel will continue to grow. Your positive attitude will take you far!

Thank you bro!!! Great video

The Table and Chair 👍 That is an Awesome Idea.

I love your videos man. Do you know why ? Cuz it is right to the point boom boom boom 1-2-3 . It is not like (to know that wait until the end of the video and I will tell you in the end )kinda shit. 👍👍👍👍

Really good video Yousiff! Thank you alot, I'm getting my CDL soon, and planning between hotshot or semi truck owner/operator. I need the experience first and money (lol) to start my business. God bless, have a great day, be safe out there!

Great informative video. You are doing an excellent job helping others understand the hot shot business. Keep up the great work! I look forward to you videos every week.

I stumbled upon your channel this morning and have watched at least 10 videos already 😂 great videos . Thanks for all the info and stay safe 🤙🏼

Thanks for your time and the info….. I’m so excited to start a new hotshot I really appreciate you

Great content you pretty much covered everything so many drivers out there are unprepared and set themselves up for failure. One more safety item i would suggest is maybe a small lightbar or beacon amber in color to make yourself visible when moving around a busy yard or you might get a oversized shipment that needs it also a couple of red flags and a oversize sign just in case. Best of luck watching from NYC take care...

"lug nut opener 1:32" ima steel that saying

Thanks for taking the time to make this video! I wouldnt have known the steel toe boot detail and being rejected had it not been for this video. Im literally going to the store right now to buy a pair lol

Tire Opener. Hmm never heard of them. Also the bar he uses with the tire opener/loosener, I use to tighten strands and chain binders.

crazy i was just thinking about this 😂 thank you, you should write the list on the bottom of the video. bc idk mostly nothing of what you mention.

Perfect timing I was ordering equipment, Thank you

Awesome video like always 💪🏻💪🏻 very informative and straight to the point thanks man!!!

Great video. I would add a power inverter, a 1/2” impact, an air compressor and spare fuel filters. I don’t know what the capacity is on your bottle jack but I could see it not being enough for heavy loads.

Great info. Thank you!!!

Really appreciate your videos your attitude and enthusiasm is great.. keep it up and God bless

Thanks great info 👍🏾

Ok buddy the wrench you keep calling a nut remover is called a star wrench so you can remove four different types of nuts. And the cheater bar your sticking in the end is called a load bar.. but I do like what your doing and I’m so looking forward to getting into it myself and no more driving a semi with a flatbed. Keep hauling my friend

this area you filmed at reminds me of traveling through north texas past dallas ft worth heading towards Amarillo

You got a good Set up. 👍🇺🇸

You should get a DEWALT (DCF899HB) impact wrench. Tons of power to easily remove lug nuts.

Good morning young man, Thank you for showing your equipments that you have. Keep posting educational content. Peace... Regards to you and your father Eco 16:56 West Indonesia 10/19/20

Audio, audio, audio!!!! Great video - lousy sound. How about a throat mike? The German Panzer commanders in WW2 used FM throat mikes covered with a turtle neck to coordinate an attack. They could near each other very well despite the noise of the tank. They were able to attack or defend against the Russians much more effectively because of this. In your case you would be much more effective if your viewers could hear you better. Keep up the good work. John - 406 Hot Shot waiting for a load Monday 8 AM in Long Beach, CA Sunny and warm - somebody's got to do it!

I really enjoy watchin g your video's and the content that you share. You present everything very well. I thought you were a new hotshot driver but clearly you are not and have been driving for a while I can tell. Be safe out there. Also, is that your father who travels with you?

Very thorough video. Thanks

I’m curious to see how you stored it in the truck and tool box.

Thank you very much for another very informative video... you've been so much help :)

Another great video

Thank you so much

Amazingly helpful. Thank you

Excellent video. This is extremely helpful. Stay safe.

Your video's are the best! One question, where do you put all that shit? lol

@8:45 you say chains are “ 3/4 inch by 20 foot”. I’m guessing 3/8 inch? Iirc grade 70-80 5/16 by 20 ft chain over $50. 3/8 by 20 ft. @$90? 3/4 inch chain is $17 a foot. Plus ends.... and heavy, heavy, ;)

Great video keep up the good work

Great video. I seen a few of yours and you have great content. Question. Do you have your own authority or do you run under someone else's? Will keep following you and best of luck to you.

“Lug nut opener”

Informative, Thank You.

Subbed! Thank you man!

Yousiff you should totally link everything with amazon links through their partnership

Awesome buddy, new subscriber here 😀

Very informative

Thx great video buddy

Yousif what is your GVWR? or for how many pounds did your register your company? :)

very useful thanks a lot.

i gotta get me a lug nut opener

Great video!!

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Nice video i have the same trailer i was wondering what tool box do you have on your trailer i plan to get one but there are several to choose from i need storage

how much would all that equipment cost?

Can you add a list of all your tools and quantity please? Thanks

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Hey buddy nice video, man I got super busy today and couldn't call you I'll call you tomorrow if ok, keep on trucking my friend

Straps binders chains go hard sleep 4hours a night u make money

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What’s the best size tarps for a 40 foot flatbed trailer all deck ..And best Store To buy..

thank you very good infomation, question please, what trailor are you currently using?

Yousif best breakdown of what you need that iv seen man! Are the blowouts on the trailer tirers or the truck primarily?? How many spares should i get ?

You need a trailer to haul your tools ... lol 😂

Hey how much money was all of this equipment? Thank you! 🙏

Thanks 🙏

Where do you store all this stuff, like the 4x4. In the bed?

Hey brother would you make a list and post it please

Good info.. will you consider lease on?

Have you ever been in a situation where a weapon was needed? It seems that this profession can put one in some dangerous situations.

Where do you keep all that stuff

Hey Yusif do you have to mount the fire extinguisher and where??

Yousif what is proper length of 2 inch and 4 inch straps? And who sells good tarps? Tarps are 20'×30' ??

Where did you get the trailer and what size is it?

What size tarps did you buy? 30ft by what?

Where is the best place to get all of these supplies

Hey yousif, just got a new dually from the dealership. Can I go pick up a 40ft big Tex like yours while still having paper plates on the truck ??

He and where do you store this equipment?

Were do you get or how to get your loads.

which gps do you use. Any specific truck one. Or just google maps.

Where can i buy the tarps in southeast Texas, anyone know?

Do you use eld or paper logs. And how many hours are you able to work a week orper day?

How long have you been at this?

What kind of stove do you have to cook?

Whoaaa jack it very easily & fast? buddy cmon

I spy an AR15.COM shirt!

Do they teach you all this at the CDL CLASS.

Wondering if your running apportioned plates on this setup?