I'M BACK!...but I need your help!! 

Personal I don’t get tired of your day to day videos!! Like seeing what your hauling!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

You got Ideas will be glad to Here them . Your Buddy Tow Piglet is in a Semi now .

Great to see you back!! So very true that this is the WRONG time to start up in this business. I’ve been running just enough to keep the bills paid for the trucking side. Fortunately I’ve got a couple of other small businesses that keep food on the table and a house over my head. Unfortunately not a lot of others out there are as fortunate as I am so I’m trying to run enough to keep this business until the fuel prices come back down. It’s also sad to see all of the equipment out there for sale because of this economy. Stay safe and keep the videos coming!

Thanks for the video

I feel your pain !!! GOD only knows what’s coming 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 we HAVE to TRY & stay positive spread his word &&& (just keep swimming)🥹!!! Thank you for posting again!!!

oilfield trucking is good over here in West Louisiana/ East Texas. Can’t speak for anything else. fuel is high as hell here to but rates for frac sand isn’t too awful. making a good living at the moment. Glad to see you’re back, keep pushing brother

As an old timer with over 40 years behind the wheel of a Big Rig, after watching a few of your videos. I can definitely see you one day having your own CDL Driver Training School. Lots of luck. Our industry definitely needs more guys as yourself. God bless you for what you do. An Thank You for being the professional that you are. Be safe & Keep On Trucking

Fuel and rates have affected me big time. However, I’ve been mitigating this by staying in Texas and doing short runs that pay well.

Good to see you Happy to hear your voice again, with the truth about the industry

Happy to see you bud! Biggest thing is rates not keeping up with fuel and the total cost of operating. Brokers are killing everyone across the spectrum.

I wish truckers could come together like these brokers: they corroborated to bring down rates in this worst time, just to counter us with some wiggle room. This is all by design. the fact that a handful of Elite Snowflakes can F up the best country in the world is what infuriates me the most. Truckers, if united, have the biggest power. Just gotta figure out how.

Thank the for this last year of your effort and good heart. I have been working on my CDL and leaning in on learning everything I can. Lots of information. The challenge is finding quality information. And you sir, deliver quality!

Hey Load mizer been watching your videos since day one when I started hotshot. Now I moved up to the semi Flatbed and I couldn't be happier the hotshot is dead now so it was time to get out I was doing to much running around for 2 per mile it just wasn't profitable anymore. I been in the semi 1 month and the whole month I been averaging $4-5 per mile and only running 3 states NC, SC And GA and home every other night, on the hotshot I was driving 2000 to 2500 miles a week, now im only driving 1200- 1600 and making double of what I was doing on the hotshot, best decision I ever made.

Glad 2 c u back Ricky…any outlook u have is inspirational 2 me as a newbie, I’m all ears between u, Danny, Hotshot Haven, etc.

Late 2023 diesel is $4.99-$5.19/gal in NW New Mexico. Makes questions going into business for myself. I am in cdl school, I think I may drive semi for a local companies for a while. I will have all the endorsements when I finish.

Video ideas: 1. How to build relationships with brokers to get dedicated routes and better rates. 2. When’s the best time to start expanding your hotshot business. 3. How you target cheaper fuel/ plan routes. 4. Do you use a dispatcher and what benefits do you see as having one? 5. Car hauler or flat bed? 6. Websites/ forums you would use to stay up to date on the industry and what direction it’s headed in. (Lots of controversy on that subject.) 7. How do you like to run? Weekly, bi-weekly, weekends off? And which one have you found to be more feasible for yourself. My authority went active in February and I’ve been steady since. Not every week has been a blow out but I have noticed with better route planning and being a little bit more strategic, it has allowed me to cut my expenses back some rather than hitting the road with whatever load. I learned pretty quickly that a $5K load that takes 5 days isn’t always better than a $3K load that only takes 3 days. I’m obviously new to the industry but have been very careful with how I run in order to stay afloat. I spent a lot of time in the beginning trying to build a direct clientele and it paid off very slightly. I believe that’s one of the main reasons I’m not drowning right now. I believe those video ideas would benefit a lot due to not being able to find a lot of that information solely for hotshot set ups. Glad to see you back!

Spot on with everything in the video. Freight availability is what’s really kicking my ass, I’m usually only west coast and it’s to the point where Truckstop shows more available trucks than freight overall online some days. Seems like everything gets worse every day with no end in sight.

Glad to talk with you brother. Never told you my name 😁 "Carlos". Still out here getting it done. Heading home next week. I say a video of all unnecessary over head right now. I know I've cut back on some things. Be safe out on the road 👍🏻.

What ever you put out is fine good to see you are back

I'm glad you asked!! I stopped watching hotshot trucking cuz most insted of showing loading and tarping and unloading and a little bit of scenery they wanted to look in the camera and admire theirself and talk talk talk. about nothing important!! and most would want to give a break down on how much money they making i'd say that's personal info!! most wants to show all the chains and staps and boomers etc My self i don't care about that unless it's a special load!! want I like to see is driving on location loading securing the load tarpping and unloading the same! thanks for asking!! stay safe!!!

Whats up Mizer, I'm 90 days in my Authority. I'm dealing alot with that 180 day rule. Only freight I've been getting is cheap freight since the good paying loads require 180 days and/or 2 million aggregate coverage. Hoping it gets better.

In northern Illinois , like Deerfield Crystal lake, lakemoor etc try woodmans . All fuel is $1.00 cheaper than anywhere else . If you arent a Costco member become one as they have prices similar to woodmans . I payed 4.69 for premium today I’m looking at a mobil now which is 4.59 for Reg

Glad your back. What are your thoughts on security? Dog or no dog? Fire arm ? Tire bat? B-12 spray ? Straps on door ? Is it best to not stay at large truck stops , safety is a big concern with so many people out there try to get stuff for free. Any cities to not stay in ? Any info would be great.

welcome to the road I wish you good luck..

🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼glad to see you back brother!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼💯❤️🇺🇸🙏🏼🙏🏼

I tough out here in c.a 4 40ft hot shots trucks! Fighting with broker's for higher wages. There's no room FOR 2. some parts if Northern CA fuel prices at 950per gallon..we all need to stop taking cheap freight stand together united

Good to see you back I appreciate your information and honesty about things I am currently starting up but not succeeding is not a option every industry has its ups and downs I will push through hope to see you out there.

That’s basically it🤷🏾‍♂️, I hope we don’t lose our business it’s getting tough out her for us hotshot ers.

Thank you for all the information and knowledge in your videos I will be hitting the road in about two weeks when my trailer is finished being built. Can you do video or give some info on your pickup inspection? Do you use an app? Or just take pics with your phone and email them if needed? Hope you got more videos coming it’s been a while.

For a while I wanted to hotshot but I'll just keep driving a concrete truck. I'm at $20/hr, on track to make $75-80k this year. That's plenty enough for me here in Alabama, and I get to leave work stuff at work every night.

Hello mizer I'm new in the business I'm the ones you taking too not in a rush to get inn just keep taking I'm Listening

the industry is a bit off on prices but everyone has their own ways to be successful to he or she.....ur ways is different but that's doesn't mean ones won't be successful out here...I work hard everyday but money still out here to be made💯💯....good info though ur a guide to many young bucks

good to see you. I passed you not to long ago. PARTS other than fuel are affecting me. My trailer is in the shop. A buddy let me use his Kaufman 53ft trailer. It needed a couple of tires. Stopped in Denton TX at a local tire shop. I will not include the business name because I believe this was an employee issue but they didn't tighten the lug nuts. Got some hours down the road in the mountains and there goes my friends wheels off his trailer and the two brand new 16 ply tires i just bought. over the guardrail to end up who knows where at the bottom of the mountain. long story short it messed up studs, center cap, etc. Ordered the parts to fix it today from etrailer they are on back order until JULY. I need to give his trailer back next week or so when my 8 car is ready.

Thanks for the info you provide, I have learned a lot from your videos, im a new 3 car hauler from Southern Cali to AZ, NM and NV. Been studying this industry for a couple of years and the rates remain the same despite fuel costs. Please talk about rates and are brokers keeping the money or are the dealers. Dealers throughout are reporting record profit’s. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. Sergio S&E Transports Riverside CA

Ahahahaha this is my luck. I put everything together to start a car hauling business over the last 10 months, which included quitting my job. Truck, Kaufman mini 5. DOT and the whole 9 yards. Booking my first load next week. Too far to turn back now. Good to see you're back. Fuel is obviously the biggest issue. What fuel cards do you use?

Fuel brother it’s breaking me that an breakdowns I can’t get these heads right on my truck keeps blowing it sucks

I would love to hear the true cost of your leased truck. At my job we pay 130k for semi with warranty and after 5 years sell for 50k. The rear kicker is we get 8mpg as we get lift axles. So 80k for 5 years 500 to 600k miles. Want to compare to leasing a pick up from enterprise. We have no problems keeping them going

Good to see you back. I would say the car market has definitely changed I went from being able to run back-and-forth from Nashville to the house being home every night and now have to look for something paying good in the 500-600 mile range and hope later in the week my direct customers buy something at the auction. Had to cut back on deadhead miles the volume of cars just isn’t out there anymore these dealers can’t afford to buy these inflated used cars.

For me being a new owner operator and having a great support system at home, I just did my first over the road trip to UT, WY and CO and the fuel prices are not far off from home fuel prices. I am trying to find loads close to home to compare fuel differences in high wind or going up and down mountains. It’s very expensive on getting started just in hotshot. I plan on going semi someday! My big road block with brokers is due to my authority being new. For military brokers I’m still a couple of months short to haul for them. I believe at the end of July doors will open more for us when our authority will be 90 days. So right now I’m getting what I can get without going to a handful of states. I will keep politics out to explain those states. I tell brokers, my authority is new but I’m not, being I’m pushing 50…..LOL! You all stay safe out there and God bless!

Good to see you back!!

Dry van rates were so bad. I had to switch to step deck over night or I was gonna lose it all. Still fighting fuel but I can survive as of now. Fuel is my biggest concern

I’m here in jersey and still doing ok moving cars. Profit has fallen of course, but still making money here in the northeast. I’m starting to get cars at 2.50 to 3.45 per mile which is great in this current economy. I still have no problem finding loads here. I guess it depends on where you live.

Hope you been good brother

Good to see you back! I got my CDL last month and was looking to up my weight capacity by going to a 550 and 22 or 25 GN. The cost and availability of the 40' GN trailers is the real deal breaker - cheaper and easier to buy a 48' flatbed. Then I took my typical non-CDL freight search parameters and checked 40' 20K and semi loads. Here's the results: 18 non-CDL loads, 83 CDL loads and 8057 semi loads. And of course keep in mind that many of the available loads are not profitable to run (non of the non-CDL loads were). But my point is that it just isn't worth the expense of buying a bigger truck and trailer to triple the available loads when I can spend about the same for an older semi and multiply the available loads by 455! So I'm on the hunt. Still running non-CDL freight when I can get a good rate. Been doing far more port loads which I guess most drivers don't take because they can't get a TWIC or they don't like sitting in the queue. That's fine, more for me. Yesterday I took one and was able to put it on my truck's flatbed so I didn't have to drag that 6,600 lb. trailer all day!

It may be time for a hotshot vs semi reveiw again. I switched from non CDL to full size semi. I'm in KS. I was struggling with finding work for my hotshot so I bought a 1980 Mack truck and have been swamped with work for pretty much whatever rate I want. I was running my hotshot for $2.50 now I run my truck for $4.50-$5.50

Man I just started this business So far I am just covering fuel costs! Not to mention all the risk that is involved in hauling cars(road risk) DOT compliance and being away from home eating junk food!! Lol. If I am not making money its not worth it! Even not making a good amount isn’t worth it. Its a shame I happen to start right when the world is getting upside down. Good luck man!

Hey glad to see you back!!! I'm hearing so many many stories. I know some guys that live up my way which is delaware. There still doing good. They got three car haulers. The fuel definitely cut in there profit they did mention but there constantly loaded

Good to see you back!

I’m concerned with falling rates and speed limiters

Well, I been trucking doing it 2 half years now I though about buying truck but way fuel prices going forget it I live in PA and crazy here. I'm backing out the idea and just staying working for company also I just hit 50 years old saving money for truck at this point I would need towards retirement. Glad your honest like fakes on RU-vid.

A lot of Semis are parking up here in the Tri-State area. Fuel's just too high for the freight rates. Car hauling is still good, and so is retail dry bulk if you can get the mega carrier's scraps.

Just ran across you. Decent content brother

I am fortunate to be around 3 states but only one have decent fuel prices in Virginia at 5.40 compared to MD and PA 5.99....... I just started out this month things seem to be going kinda OK but I have very low overhead compared to most guys.... i’ve been watching some of you guys (H.H,H.B and Kendall for the past two years.... don’t quit homie it’s a marathon

Every industry goes through a cleaning periodically. Fuel prices have been very high in the past and those that tough it out, will benefit after Nov 2022 or Nov 2024. Funny thing, when you turn off energy production in America everything goes way up! You are going to find it nearly impossible not to remain nonpolitical if you want to dig in deep to the root cause and solution.

Welcome back

The truth is there are too many hotshots that have never driven or knows anything about biz that are a part of the problem. Been driving big rigs since 06 and have some hotshots as well. Everyone can get a dually with personal credit. New hotshoters are taking cheap freight because they have to just to make it to the next week/month. It’s a damn shame. Too many hotshoters not enough freight. You cannot drive down a highway without seeing at least 20 trucks.

I’ve been seeing about 1000 dollars less In profit as a lease op but my gross rev has increased

I would love to have an in-depth conversation on rates themselves. And from what I have learned about the broken freight broker system.

I know we are mixing Freight & Auto right now to fill in the gaps and staying out of high fuel cost and slow lanes.

A quick question. Do u run ur 3 car wedge CDL or Non CDL? Can u explain ur reason?

bro keep us posted on rates grosses thanks🤙

I would like you to show a video on proper pti. I have seen so many unsafe transport out and about. So can we make a video please.?

I have been driving for ten years class a cdl all my endorsements and I’m a company driver and it isn’t any better

Omg am almost ready to get started n listening to u idk what to do suppose go look at trailers next week 😢 thanks mizer man I always take ur advice. Sorry u guys r going through this praying none of u guys lose anything especially ur mental health stay strong god bless

Man im a brand new subscriber. It's sad to hear this because I was just looking at starting in the hotshot business. I was gonna wait until I retire from the Army to do it but everything got moved way forward with me not taking the 💉 and them kicking us out. I'm just on the other side of LBL at Ft. Campbell. Been watching the heck out of all of your videos as part of my research. You have some great advice and I thank you. Stay safe out there.

Guess I am crazy to wanting to start non-CDL hot shot for oilfield and other avenues as well as hauling cars to getting my own authority. My plan is negotiating directly with customer and get long term contracts instead of trying to use brokers as they are raping people by skimming so much off the top.

Even in the car hauling business.

😇💪🏽😇 Blessings To Ya 😇💪🏽😇

Man I wished I could find someone like you in my area "North GA" to drive for..

Brother I started my hotshot company 3 months ago ......I team drive with my twin bro and we doing great ......might be just cause we a team .....but they said you cant team hotshot tou told me we could just dont use sleep birth and 3 dot stops later the officer said the same thing ty fam

Nice video! I need your help too. I have a 2020 Gmc 3500 dually. No Trailer. Looking to lease on.

Talk about how I see people moving cheap cars NOW with high gas prices 🤦🏼‍♂️

Another issue is that some not all but some of these freight brokers are not paying fsc. Some that do, do not pay it all. That fsc is very important these days. I like the lower Midwest simply because that is were the fuel is the cheapest. But I will go outside that zone if the load is paying good enough. Right now it's about keeping the wheels turning!!! But do NOT haul freight that you can not profit from. Sometimes you have to grab a less than desirable load to get you in a better area. Stay away from mountain areas. They are fuel chuggers. Be mindful of windy areas. Wind is worse than weight. Watch your spending habits. Cut back on things if you can. God bless to everyone and keep the wheels turning and you should stay afloat.

I would like to know if you still hauling cars ?

Thanks for your videos. Got a buddy asking me about coming to be his driver. No truck or trailer expense on my part but is this a good time to start non cdl as a driver to get my experience in?

I swear the world as we knew it has changed in the last 6 or so months.

Let’s talk about all trucks striking and shutting tf down til either these fuel prices drop or the rates start matching the fuel and inflation cost. MFers shouldn’t be running no less than 3.50 per mile COME ON YALL ITS TIME TO BAND TOGETHER

What if my house is paid off, and have the cash to buy a truck? Kids are raised don't have a family. But will have to finance a trailer or can just do power loads, "boats, campers etc. Considering I would have low overhead would it be worth dropping 50 k on a truck cash and getting in still? I also have a class A CDL. Thanks brother. Thanks brother.

Awesome content as usual. What are your thoughts on negotiating contract work with small to medium shippers for outbound loads and only using load boards/brokers for return loads? Any insight would be much appreciated.

Hello. So can you talk about how to get and were to call to get permits. I'm about to start this. Is the end of year almost winter is coming is ok to start now or wait till new year? So I can start from scratch with taxes too. I'm planning to do non cdl because I'm starting and cdl here in Cali cost 4000 dollar and the is money for insurance so I'm just wondering and I really need help. If I have to leas to some one I will love to do it with you no one else. I've seen alot of hotshoters and you been a open book for me man. Pls I NEED YOUR HELP

Business is better than last year... fuel is up but so are rates

I’ve been in this part time for a year and a half. About ready to throw in the towel. I thought for sure the rates would go up but it seems in my area the average seems $1.50 a mile . Damn near costing me $1.00 a mile in fuel. I don’t see how people are making it.

i want to do this busines but i dont know what my future can be on gas prices!!!!!

Hard video to watch Brother, It's like looking in the mirror. You start to think you're the only one going through this and you post your video showing we are not alone. Husbands & Dad's just put our heads down and keep going forward not an option to stop. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and it's not a train.

If you could drive local for $30 hour would you get out of owner operator?

Can u make a video how to dispute a violation!? Thanks

Show us or “me😂” how to do a true fuel breakdown so we can make the most out of the trip 💪🏻

I got a question I am a new driver new start up should I register my truck in my business name or my personal name and just add business insurance I opted out of a 40 foot trailer because I hear that could put me over length a few inches in some states and I don’t know which ones they are currently so I bought a 31×5 gooseneck trailer I’m new. I signed up with a factoring company today actually yesterday they sent me a fuel card. I still haven’t registered vehicle yet. I’m postponing putting it on the road till I resigned my current job. Oh yeah I’m already upwards probably 150 K when it’s all done give or take a few thousand lol I do have my clase. I bought a 36K gross vehicle weight Trailer I bought a brand new 23 4 x 4 four-door dodge bighorn truck I believe it shows capability I think it’s 37,000 towing I don’t think you can find the information on dodge sight everything I looked for, didn’t show my vehicle and one similar to mine. I think the 33 maybe towing in 9000 payload I think mines 37 towing in 7000 payload.

I really need a video on dunnage. I just bought 6 4x4x8 for my 16gn 35+5 with mega ramps. I need to know how to strap down and where to stow. Please help

Im a company driver, non cdl in a tow truck. And our company rates are for the birds. We have a auction and that is where our company makes money, but they charge crap rates and us drivers aint making no real money in the transport dept. And i have talked til i blue in the face to our dispatchers and our bosses that they need to be charging better rates. I am wanting to go out on my own myself one day, but i can see the time is not right, right now, so crappy company driver i stay.

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We're definitely heading in the wrong direction as a country, I sure miss those mean tweets 👍

How are you doing today?

Hey I just found your channel and I was wondering if you I need have your CDL?

Is there a point to where you will say enough and work for a Company?

Good to see you Brother! Do you have the lottery numbers!? 😆 i pulled a u and took off past month, hoping fuel would go down but it hasnt. So now, do i continue hauling cars!? Bc u know we arent getting paid more! Or are people getting more? Fuel here in the NE at $6.29 😞 thinking maybe should get a truck and do freight. 🤷🏼‍♂️ i’m lost also….and everything is still going to rise bc actual “fuel prices” havent trickled down to the cost of stuff on the shelves yet.

Truth

Good video. HOURRA.

Hi Everyone , As you can see that BROKERS are paying less on there freight to the carriers and CHARING more to there CUSTOMER and making more profits from our service as HOTSHOTER'S ....PLEASE MAKE SURE NOT TO TAKE CHEEP RATES CAUSE ITS ONLY HURTING YOU AND ALL OF US....Stay True to your operating cost or you will be closing up shop.....Also, Customers are asking me directly to set up with them cause of the RATES brokers are asking for so take the opportunity to talk with them cause it's the BOTTOM line on there profits to so they will work with you to save them monies and you can make more for you per mile rate....Stay Safe

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